Australia’s top representative teams will converge for the first time for Ford BALLIN’24 – an international series against China and Japan in Melbourne.
For the first time ever, the Boomers, Opals, Gangurrus (3X3), Gliders and Rollers will come together and play in a series over four days under one roof at John Cain Arena.
Day sessions will bring you an action-packed day with a mix of Australia’s wheelchair teams, the Rollers and Gliders taking on Japan, while the Gangurrus will play the fast-paced and exciting 3X3 format against China.
The showcase games will see the Boomers and Opals take on China in the evening.
Tuesday 2 July
Day Session
Night Session
Wednesday 3 July
Day Session
Night Session
Thursday 4 July
Day Session
Night Session
Friday 5 July
Day Session
Night Session
Be part of history as John Cain Arena turns green and gold for a festival of basketball this July!
Brian Goorjan’s Boomers are going to be near full strength, with NBA talent such as Josh Giddey, Matisse Thybulle and Dyson Daniels on display against the Chinese Men’s basketball team, while the Opals line-up includes stars such as, Tess Madgen, Cayla George and Lauren Jackson.
The Gangarrus are fresh off Asia Cup Gold Medals and will showcase the 3X3 format that first appeared in the Olympics in Tokyo 2020, and Australia’s successful wheelchair teams; the Rollers (Men) and Gliders (Women) will also be in action throughout the four-day event.
Round 11 .
Basketball Event on
Sunday 8 December 2024
at 2:30 pm , atJohn Cain Arena
Round 12 .
Basketball Event on
Friday 13 December 2024
at 7:30 pm , atJohn Cain Arena
Round 12 .
Basketball Event on
Sunday 15 December 2024
at 2:30 pm , atJohn Cain Arena