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Smith out for NCAA Tournament success with Stanford

Roy Ward 6:46 PM Alanna Smith has struggled with distance but is making the most of her first year at Stanford.

Opals Cambage and Kunek bury the hatchet

Liz Cambage and Alice Kunek have quietly buried the hatchet ahead of the Australian women's basketball team's first pre-Olympic camp in Canberra next week.

Vasiljevic staying local ahead of Hurricanes move

Roy Ward Dejan Vasiljevic could be playing anywhere in the country ahead of his move to US college basketball next season but he is playing with Diamond Valley Eagles in the Big V state league.

Simmons signs with LeBron's management

Ben Simmons has taken another major step on the path to becoming the NBA's next $US100 million man.

Abby Bishop, Steph Talbot in Australian Opals squad

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Capitals duo Abby Bishop and Stephanie Talbot have been included in an extended 27-player squad for their first Olympic training camp in Canberra next week, but three-time Olympian Belinda Snell's international basketball career is seemingly over after missing out.

Taylor, Cambage headline Opals camp, but Snell omitted

Roy Ward The Opals name a strong squad for their first camp in Canberra starting on March 29.

Coach defends Australian teen Simmons

Bryan Lazare Louisiana State University coach Johnny Jones has defended Australian teen basketball star Ben Simmons and accepted responsibility for the team's disappointing season.

Who will knock Simmons off his NBA perch?

Australia's Ben Simmons appears to have lost his favouritism among US experts to be the top pick in this year's NBA draft.

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Simmons set to cash in with LeBron

Peter Mitchell Ben Simmons is officially on a golden path to the NBA with LeBron James' sports agency and personal right-hand man guiding him.

Hawks re-sign Beveridge before Kings could steal coach

Tim Barrow The Illawarra Hawks' four-year deal with Rob Beveridge came as arch-rivals the Sydney Kings were preparing a massive offer for the master coach.

Sydney Kings change of ownership sees them move games to Allphones Arena

Tom Decent A company with private shares in the LA Lakers has taken 100 per cent control of the Sydney Kings and will run its own financial and basketball operations in a bid to "rejuvenate" the struggling franchise which finished as the NBL's wooden spooners this season.

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Lauren Jackson's Olympic hopes to be re-evaluated at end of the month

Jon Tuxworth Australian Opals coach Brendan Joyce has urged his side to embrace the challenge of playing Brazil in front of a hostile home crowd.

Townsville Fire aim to clinch WNBL championship at home against Perth Lynx

Roy Ward Townsville Fire upset Perth Lynx in Perth to win game one of the WNBL grand final series on Saturday night, and they can clinch a second-straight title with a win at home on Friday night.

Ugly end to Simmons' NCAA tournament quest

It was ugly, embarrassing and not the way Ben Simmons wanted to end his US college stint.

Australian Boomers draw Team USA, China for Rio

Roy Ward Boomers guard Adam Gibson welcomes group with Team USA but warns of tough campaign in Rio.

NBL aims for contract changes to draw Australian, US talent to the league

Roy Ward The NBL is working to improve how its clubs can keep star talent, draw home Australia's best from overseas.

LeBron takes win, but Kobe puts on show

Mike Bresnahan There were just enough moments for Los Angeles Lakers followers to savour - plenty of wham-bam plays and a solid Kobe Bryant effort in the final countdown of his career. If only there was some defence.

Childress signs for NBA D-League

Sydney Kings co-captain Josh Childress has signed with NBA Development League side Texas Legends as he eyes a possible return to the big time.

Simmons prepares for life in the big league

In a few weeks, maybe days, Australian teenager Ben Simmons will pack his bags and leave Louisiana State University's Baton Rouge campus to begin what will probably be an incredible journey as a professional basketball player.