Hoops

How the Boomers made us believe again

They've had a great tournament, it's just a shame their worst performance was when all of Australia was watching (not just the basketball fans).

I am very proud of them. They're the rightful bronze medalists

Losing to a power-house like Spain by a point - yeah, baby!

I'm really impressed by this team and all they achieved. A team to be proud of!

Say what you will, but the Boomers have never lost to the All Blacks..... and would prob put in a better effort than the Wallabies...

Itll be a clear failure, if you ask Koberulz, SMH. Great team, fun to watch and definitely been a successful campaign.

Would be good if they could spell David Andersen and Damian Martin's names correctly!

But good things ahead for #AussieHoops!

Win or lose tonight (hopefully win) this has been a successful campaign for Australian basketball. People have been talking more about the Boomers now than ever and hopefully that ends on a high note.

This part was impressive: “The guys at Channel Seven have been over the moon with the ratings and I just got a note from Australia to say our Aussie Hoops registration which is our junior development program is heading into term four with all-time high registration.”

Good article here too: http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/olympics-2016/boomers-future-bright-with-simmons-maker-set-to-strengthen-squad-in-coming-years/news-story/61a8ad3f5d148a798540ddc9662611cb

The Goldfields Giants currently have positions available on our roster for the 2011 WA State Basketball League (SBL) season.

We are looking to replace at least one roster spot with an Australian player of quality. Our preference is for a starting-quality point guard, however we will consider any player who has the attributes to contribute towards the team, and to help us in our quest to win our third championship.

For those unfamiliar with our team or the league, the Giants are based in Kalgoorlie in regional Western Australia and have won two of the past 4 championships. Kalgoorlie is the gold mining capital of Australia and is currently experiencing the mining and industrial boom that is being felt throughout WA.

The WA State League is sometimes referred to as the unofficial western conference of the ABA and the quality of the league is similar to Big V/Central/Waratah. Most teams play with two imports, while there were also 8 NBL players competing in 2010.

Three players who have recently played with us have gone on to play NBL - Brad Williamson, Brent Hobba & Ash Cannan.

We regard our club as one of the most dynamic and professionally-run basketball clubs in Australia outside of the NBL, and we will be doing what we can to field a team capable of winning a championship in 2011.

For any prospective player, a move to Kalgoorlie and to the Giants will not only reap rewards in a basketball sense, but also in a career sense, in particular with the abundance of jobs available in the region and the associated skills shortage it has created.

We have the ability to provide remuneration to any player we feel could make a difference, while assistance with employment, accommodation and relocation can also be negotiated.

If you are interested in playing in a great regional city, alongside a fantastic group of guys, and in front of the best fans in the SBL, please email us at admin@goldfieldsgiants.com for more information. Alternatively you can fax us on 08-90213373.