Mohamed Bamba handled the crowd and expectations with a smile and some determination as his Texas side beat Dandenong Rangers on Tuesday night.

Dandenong Stadium has hosted the past two No. 1 NBA Draft picks during recent US college tours, Texas centre Mohamed Bamba might be the third when he runs out on Tuesday night.

Australia have completed a clean sweep of their group games at the Asia Cup in Lebanon, advancing to the quarter-finals after a 90-50 win over Chinese Taipei.

Australian big man Mangok Mathiang shunned a potential AFL career for the chance to chase his NBA dreams - he has now signed a two-day deal with Charlotte Hornets.

The Australian Boomers showed their young legs and some sweet shooting in a thumping win over Hong Kong in the FIBA Asia Cup at Lebanon on Thursday night.

Melbourne United is not hiding its pursuit of Casper Ware and Casey Prather, but says neither import is signed yet.

Australia's inexperienced Boomers entered the FIBA Asia Cup with a bang on Tuesday night with a big win over Japan.

Ben Simmons has declared he's a better player than before breaking his foot and is ready for the upcoming NBA season.

The Boomers open their FIBA Asia Cup campaign against Japan on Tuesday night and David Andersen wants the NBL-based Boomers to chase the high standards set by the Rio Olympic side.

NBA star Stephen Curry will return to his day job with his head held high after carding a second successive four-over-par 74 on the secondary Web.com Tour.

Daniel Kickert has answered the call again from the Australian Boomers for the FIBA Asia Cup in Lebanon starting on Tuesday night.

Basketball Australia launched its new singlets on Friday and Matthew Dellavedova confirmed he would look forward to wearing them in next July's FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

NBA superstar Stephen Curry has shot an opening round four-over par 74 on his professional golf debut in a secondary-tier event in California.

They've only won three games but the Canberra Gunners are producing future stars.

Melbourne's rookie Corey Maynard is preparing for a baptism of fire against premiership fancies Greater Western Sydney at Manuka Oval.

Stephen Curry, who does amazing things on the basketball court, is going to see how he fares at professional golf.

The Capitals have signed the daughter of a rock and roll icon.

If the reaction of veteran guard Brad Newley is any sign, the Sydney Kings will make a good fist of their clash with NBA club Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on October 3 [AEST].

Melbourne United star Chris Goulding says disrespect of the NBL should stop after three sides won invites to play NBA clubs.

Anthony Petrie has seen the NBL on its knees, but he's excited for an NBA opportunity to spark the competition.

In October, the Sydney Kings, Melbourne United and Brisbane Bullets will face NBA sides in official pre-season games in the US.

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Melbourne United and two other NBL clubs will take on the NBA's best in America this October.

Patty Mills always considered himself to be just another kid with a dream, but now he's much more.

An inspired Japan outlasted the Australian Opals to win the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in India on Sunday but first-time Opal Kelsey Griffin was named tournament MVP.

The San Antonio Spurs are on the verge of a play-off record and Patty Mills wants to help lead the charge.

Matthew Dellavedova has embraced an off-season of rest and now he plans a big season with his Milwaukee Bucks.

The Australian Opals will play for a gold medal early Sunday in their first FIBA Women's Asia Cup appearance.

Whether you are talking about stopping the Golden State Warriors or inspiring the next generation, Patty Mills hasn't got all the answers but it won't stop him looking for them.

Brisbane Bullets forward Daniel Kickert has been named in the Australian Boomers team to play in next month's FIBA Asia Cup in Beirut.

The Opals will play in the FIBA Women's World Cup in Spain next year after securing a semi final place at the FIBA Asia Cup on Thursday night.

If you need a reminder the NBA life hasn't changed Matthew Dellavedova, his visit to Collingwood on Thursday was it.

The Capitals are close to signing the last player on their roster after the WNBL draw was published on Wednesday.

Patty Mills is on his way back to Canberra and hopes to inspire a new generation of kids.

The WNBL's new schedule sees more games in less time and WNBL boss Sally Phillips said the shorter season would benefit players across the league.

Stephen Curry has delivered his share of success already to a franchise that desperately needed it.

The Opals completed their group games with a showdown against Japan winning 83-74.

The long and winding basketball odyssey of Derrick Rose took its latest turn on Monday (US time), when he agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to multiple news reports.

The Opals took the court against the Philippines on Monday afternoon and won comfortably.

Australia started their FIBA Women's Asia Cup campaign with a win over Korea.