Jacob Holmes

Australian Basketball Players' Association, CEO. Australian Athletes' Alliance, General Secretary.

[ABPA @AusBasketballPA]

Congratulations to the 14 athletes selected to represent the Australian Boomers against the University of Colorado Buffaloes 🦘

The international fixture will be held on the Gold Coast on the 31st of July as part of the team’s preparation for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.

#StrongerTogether

[ABPA @AusBasketballPA]

Welcome to the new home of the ABPA 🏠

Our updated website puts players at the centre—featuring key resources, player programs, and the latest on our work.

Explore the full history of the Boomers and Opals through an interactive map and 69-year timeline, highlighting every player to represent Australia at a World Cup or Olympic Games.

https://t.co/iET6770OZE

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[ABPA @AusBasketballPA]

Congratulations to ABPA Director Mitch McCarron on an incredible 10-year professional career 👏

From Championship runs in Spain, Slovenia, and the NBL, to two FIBA Asia Cup golds in the Green and Gold, Mitch has done it all.

A true competitor, champion, and leader. Wishing you all the best for what’s next.

#StrongerTogether

[ABPA @AusBasketballPA]

A historic new Agreement for the WNBL 🚀

Driven and initiated by the players and players’ association, the new Agreement is a huge step forward for players, professionalism, and the future of the league.

#StrongerTogether

[ABPA @AusBasketballPA]

Female basketball players secure historic pay deal 🤝

The Australian Basketball Players’ Association has initiated and signed a historic four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL).

Full release here: https://t.co/ZGuGMyVSrk

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[ABPA @AusBasketballPA]

The ABPA is saddened to hear of the passing of former NBL player and Coach, Kevin Braswell

We extend our condolences to the Braswell family and everyone impacted by Kevin’s passing.

[ABPA @AusBasketballPA]

The ABPA is saddened to hear of the passing of former Australian Boomer; Boomer #2 Colin Burdett. Colin was a trailblazer of the game competing in the 1956 Melbourne Olympic games as a member of the first Australian Boomers team to compete at a major international tournament.

We extend our deepest condolences to the Burdett family and everyone impacted by Colin’s passing.

[ABPA @AusBasketballPA]

A pioneer of Australian Basketball, Boomer #2 Colin Burdett 🦘

Colin Burdett, who was apart of the 1956 Men’s Olympic Basketball Team which was the first Boomers team to compete at a major international tournament, was presented with his Boomer Number and Akubra prior to the 2024 Olympic Games.

Boomer legends Mark Lampshire #44 and Brett Maher #92 presented Colin with his Akubra.

#StrongerTogether

[ABPA @AusBasketballPA]

After 15 incredible seasons and 422 NBL games, Jason Cadee has announced his retirement at the end of the 2025 season 👏

A long time ABPA Delegate we want to congratulate Jason on an amazing career and look forward to his next chapter post this NBL season.

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[ABPA @AusBasketballPA]

Congratulations to Michele Timms who was enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame over the weekend 👏

Timms becomes the third Australian ever to be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame!

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[ABPA @AusBasketballPA]

Congratulations to Chris Goulding who plays his 450th NBL game tonight, an incredible milestone for a legend of the sport! 👏

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[FIBA Basketball @FIBA]

🌟 Rising Star of #Paris2024 Women's #Basketball

Jade Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺

[FIBA Basketball @FIBA]

All-Second Team of #Paris2024 Women's #Basketball

🔹 Ezinne Kalu, Nigeria 🇳🇬
🔹 Julie Vanloo, Belgium 🇧🇪
🔹 Satou Sabally, Germany 🇩🇪
🔹 Valeriane Ayayi, France 🇫🇷
🔹 Ezi Magbegor, Australia 🇦🇺

[FIBA Basketball @FIBA]

ALL-STAR FIVE of #Paris2024 Women's #Basketball 💎

🔹 Gabby Williams, France 🇫🇷
🔹 Breanna Stewart, USA 🇺🇸
🔹 Alanna Smith, Australia 🇦🇺
🔹 Emma Meesseman, Belgium 🇧🇪
🔹 A'ja Wilson, USA 🇺🇸

[ABPA @AusBasketballPA]

Quarter-Finals Bound 🇦🇺

The Australian Boomers advance to the Quarter-Finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics after finishing 2nd in Group A.

They face Serbia on Tuesday the 6th of August at 10:30pm AEST.

#StrongerTogether

[ABPA @AusBasketballPA]

Australian Basketball Players’ Association Stands with Nate Jawai.

Statement from ABPA CEO, Jacob Holmes.

[Australian Athletes’ Alliance @AusAthletesAll]

Volleyball Australia has apologised to former players for psychological and physical abuse.

Read here: https://t.co/A5SAbDjqk1

[ABPA @AusBasketballPA]

Congratulations to Matthew Adekponya who has won the 2024 ABPA Media Award for his documentary Rose Gold 🎥

#ABPAAwards2024

[ABPA @AusBasketballPA]

Your 2024 ABPA Community & Leadership winner is Abigail Wehrung!

#ABPAAwards2024

[Bendigo Spirit @BendigoSpirit]

Congratulations to Abbey Wehrung on winning the 2024 ABPA Community & Leadership award!

So so well deserved, we’re so proud of you Abbey. 💙

#ABPAAwards2024