The newest edition of the Basketball Victoria Newsletter 'Backcourt Banter' has been released, read all the latest Basketball Victoria news below.
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Welcome to Backcourt Banter
Backcourt Banter is the official monthly e-Newsletter of Basketball Victoria
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With less than 90 days to go before the London Olympic Games, all attention turns to the Boomers and Opals as they embark on their final preparations. Both squads have had their fair share of injuries to deal with; however, over the next three months, things are going to heat up and Victorian basketball fans will get the opportunity to witness the action first hand as the Farewell Series makes its way around the state.
In this addition, details on the Farewell Series: Basketball's road to London, along with a range of basketball news from right around the state.
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Tickets on sale for Farewell Series
Tip off the Farewell Series: Basketball's road to London.
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Australian basketball fans are presented with a special and historic opportunity to farewell our London-bound basketball stars with Melbourne Hisense Area hosting the much-anticipated Boomers and Jayco Opals double-header.
FIBA fourth-ranked Greece take on the Australian Boomers who will field their best available team from a squad of Australian NAB, European-based and NBL stars including the likes of San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills, David Anderson and Brad Newley.
Headlined by our twin towers Lauren Jackson and Liz Cambage, the star-studded Jayco Opals will face South American powerhouse Brazil in preparation for a shot at a fifth consecutive Olympic Medal. Don't miss your chance to celebrate and farewell our basketball stars on their final journey towards London.
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NZ Breakers NBL Champs after Game 3 thriller
It took a final piece of CJ Bruton magic to steer the New Zealand Breakers home 79-73 over the Perth Wildcats.
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After one of the greatest series of all time, the result came down to a desperate final quarter in which Amercian Gary Wilkinson willed the Breakers ahead with a string of clutch plays.
"I felt aggressive, in good rhythm and getting some good shots, so I took advantage of that to take the shots I thought I would make," said Wilkinson.
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Calling all basketball history buffs...
Mormon Yankees Documentary Launch
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The Mormon Yankees basketball team played a key role in the development of basketball in Victoria during the 1950's. This is the subject of a documentary (film & book) by Professor Fred Woods of Brigham Young University in the U.S. Professor Woods is visiting Australia in early May for a series of lectures to launch his documentary.
He will be showing the film (narrated by Andrew Gaze) and talking about his book at various locations across Melbourne.
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$40 Discount on Rego Fees
Special Offer for all Aussie Hoopers...
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If your child is currently enrolled in an Aussie Hoops program or is thinking of enrolling, then we have a great offer for you...
After a term of Aussie Hoops is completed and your child registers and plays in a Domestic or After-School Competition, Basketball Victoria will subsidise your first season's registration by $40.
Terms and conditions do apply.
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X's & O's
Basketball Victoria regularly conduct a number of Coaching Clinics throughout each year, which aim to provide something new for every level of coach, from primary school and domestic coaches, right through to our national level junior and senior coaches.
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Play of the Month
This play was used by the Silver Medal winning Vic Metro U18 Men's Team at the recent National Championships.
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Vic Metro Head Coach, Nic Abdicevic, talks us through one of the plays used by the Vic Metro U18 Men's Team at the Nationals earlier this month.
'Bingo' was an entry play to what is the world-famous 'Shuffle Offence.' You will notice if nothing comes of the play, players can reset and the 'Shuffle Offence' can begin.
Thanks to Nic for submitting the play.
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Upcoming Coaches Clinic
With Ian Stacker
Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from a Coach with one of the most impressive basketball resumes in the country and who currently serves as the AIS Men's Basketball Head Coach.
The Clinic is designed to give all coaches an insight into some of the skills and philosophies the AIS Men's program have implemented.
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This clinic is designed for coaches of all levels and is expected to sell out...make sure you get in quick.
The Clinic will take place on May 14th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at Box Hill Senior Secondary College.
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Participation Programs
Basketball Victoria conduct a number of participation programs ranging from introductory-level skills clinics through to elite camps for players that aspire to reach the national or international level.
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2012 Under 18 Nationals
Vic Metro U18 Men's and Women's teams win silver and bronze medals at the 2012 National Championship.
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The Basketball Australia 2012 Under 18 Australian Junior Championships concluded on Saturday, 21st April after an impressive 8-day tournament in Perth, Western Australia, which saw 14 men's and 14 women's teams from throughout Australia and New Zealand competing for the prestigious annual U18 National Championship titles. Victoria was represented well with both Metro and Country Men's and Women's State Teams performing well.
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McDonald's Hoop Time launches into Social Media
'Like Us' and stay up-to-date with all the news from McDonald's Hoop Time...
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McDonald's Hoop Time launched its official Facebook page this month as part of its build up to the official launch of the 2012 tournaments which will take place throughout May.
Targeted at a wide and varied audience, the page has been designed to not only document and display the most recent history of the program, but to also provide upcoming event details, results, any last-minute notifications, information on McDonald's Sports Grants and the latest news and event information.
Go check it out, and 'like' the page to ensure you get access to all the exclusive info and enjoy the full McDonald's Hoop Time experience like never before!
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VBRA Bulletin
April edition now available
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The April edition of the VRBA Bulletin has hit the stands...this edition features details on the Referees who have been selected to Referee at major FIBA events throughout 2012 along with Referee of the Month Awards, VBRA Resources and upcoming Referee Courses.
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Basketball Victoria Annual Awards Dinner
Basketball Victoria celebrates another fantastic year!
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On Tuesday the 17th of April, Basketball Victoria celebrated yet another fantastic year and the tireless work and efforts throughout 2011 of our players, officials, volunteers and Associations at the Basketball Victoria Annual Awards Dinner.
With 250 people in attendance for the evening, we joined together from across the state to commemorate the achievements of our Administrators, Volunteers, Players, Coaches, Officials and Media in Basketball in Victoria.
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