Basketball
Penrith to shoot for spot in top comp
Penrith Basketball Association is set to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to be included in the 2023 NBL1 East competition.
Kids can learn off Kings
Local kids will have the chance to learn off some of the best basketballers in the country when members of the Sydney Kings visit...
Basketballers itching to go ahead of new season
Penrith's best basketballers return to the court this weekend.
Local basketballers on the world stage
Two Penrith Basketball juniors will take their careers to the highest level later this month when they represent the Australian Boomers in Okinawa, Japan.
Could Penrith house an NBL expansion team?
Is Penrith ready to house another major sporting team?
Penrith basketball team set to shine at Club Championships
An U14 Girls basketball team from Penrith has qualified for 2023 U14 Australian Club Championships.
“Immediate and eye-opening”: Taipans excited to lure Gak north
Former St Dominic’s College student Akoldah “AK” Gak will remain in the NBL next season after signing with the Cairns Taipans on a two-year deal.
Panthers aim to be the heartbreakers in NBL1 East
While playoffs might seem like a distant dream for the Panthers in the NBL1 East Men’s competition this season, Penrith are hoping to wreak some havoc with teams in contention for a spot in the post-season.
Triple treat: St Doms win again
St Dominic’s College has plenty to smile about after their Senior basketball team won the Combined Catholic Colleges (CCC) State Championship for the third...
Chance of a lifetime for Penrith Basketball youngsters
To celebrate the start of the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Sydney this week, a team of champions from the Penrith Basketball Association have been selected for an opportunity of a lifetime.
Josh Green on verge of NBA dream becoming reality
Most NBA players regard being drafted as the best day of their life. For Aussie Josh Green, that moment could be a matter of months away.
Salawu chases American dream
While she isn’t looking forward to a freezing cold American winter, Cambridge Park basketballer Binta Salawu can’t wait to head to the United States...
Appreciating the game
Local basketballer Ella Tofaeono almost gave it all away, that was until a serious knee injury changed her perspective on life and the game.
The...
Matt Nielsen makes NBA jump with San Antonio Spurs
Penrith Basketball junior and all-round nice guy Matt Nielsen continues to make history overseas, named Assistant Coach of the San Antonio Spurs.
Glory beckons for Panthers
Penrith’s Youth League Women’s basketball team are just two victories away from being crowned back to back Division 1 champions.
The third-placed Panthers remain in...
Destiny awaits young Panthers in big weekend of basketball
They’re one of the best regular season basketball teams Penrith has ever produced, but now they need to make it count when they take on the Central Coast Crusaders for a place in the Waratah 1 Youth Men Grand Final on Saturday.
Another Penrith basketballer eyes NBA dream
Penrith Basketball has already produced one NBA player in Josh Green, but could they have a second in the next few years? Akoldah Gak likes to think so.
