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";s:4:"text";s:38202:"2002 World Championship for Women. . Liz Cambage withdrew before the tournament on 16 July 2021 and replaced by Sara Blicavs. A see-saw affair in which neither team led by more than eight points, the 2001 Big East championship game encapsulates the quintessential inside story of the individual talents and skills, team spirit and smarts, and the moment-by-moment ... 1979 World Championship: Tournament for Women. 2006 World Championship for Women. ?> [23] The Opals were not expected to participate at the 1984 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles. The US won the game 93–71, sending the Opals to a rematch against the Ukraine for the bronze medal. Shelley, a 5-9 sophomore guard from Moe (pronounced MO-ee), Australia, will have three seasons of eligibility remaining for the Huskers. 1984 Olympic Games: Tournament for Women. [93], Women's basketball was introduced as an Olympic sport at Montreal in 1976. The official 2020-21 Women's Basketball Roster for the Florida Gators Gators . Played in all five games at the 2019 FIBA U17 Women's Oceania Championship, leading Australia to the gold medal while earning a spot on the All Star Five team, averaging 13.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game that included three double-doubles. Head Coach Sandy Brondello said this intense week-long camp will build upon the strong foundations set over the past four years and provide an opportunity for invaluable court-time. FIBA Archive. Just a year out from the Tokyo Olympics, Basketball Australia has announced the Australian 2020 Senior National Women's Chemist Warehouse Opals Squad. FIBA Archive. The official 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster for the UCLA Bruins. v. FIBA Archive. Found inside – Page 170(The next most successful nation was Australia, with four gold medals and nine total ... (Women's basketball wasn't included in the Olympics until 1976.) ... The coach again was Jim Madigan, and the squad featured some of the faces of the Opals for the next decade such as Jenny Cheesman, Robyn Maher, Julie Nykiel, Karin Maar and Patricia Mickan. It is a game that can be played by anybody, men, women, adults, children, old, young, the able-bodied and the disabled. The official 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster for the University of St. Francis (III.) [56] The loss meant that the Opals could not finish any higher than 5th place, its worst international result since the early 1990s. [11] Sixteen year-old Bronte Cockburn led the scoring for Australia with an average of 9.5 points per game, but the inexperienced team ultimately finished in 10th place. [13] Captained by Robyn Maher, the Opals started off with strong wins over South Korea, Zaire, and Cuba before losing to eventual gold medalist USA and Ukraine. Basketball Australia is the governing and controlling body for the sport of basketball in Australia and is located in Wantirna South, Victoria. 1988 Olympic Games: Tournament for Women. Found inside – Page 94In 1970, twenty-two-year-old Cathy Rush sought out a basketball coaching ... but Immaculata, a women's only institution in Pennsylvania with a student body ... Found inside – Page 49Many of the best US basketball players stepped up for the challenge. The final roster had 12 players. They had been together for at least two years before ... [40][41] Australia put together a dominant performance, winning their first seven games before losing to Russia 82–76 in a close semi-final match. “With squad members and coaches based around the world, we will have limited opportunities to train and play together in the lead up to the Tokyo Olympic Games. Pos. Yr. 1990 World Championship for Women. All rights reserved. The Australian women's national basketball team is nicknamed the Opals, after the brightly coloured gemstone common to the country. Australia at the Seoul Olympics - History of the Women's National Basketball League - Future prospects - Pet players of the premier coaches_ Played in all five games at the 2019 FIBA U17 Women's Oceania Championship, leading Australia to the gold medal while earning a spot on the All Star Five team, averaging 13.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game that included three double-doubles. [79] On 31 March 2016, Lauren Jackson announced her retirement from basketball, citing a chronic knee injury as the reason for her decision. Found inside... markets and fan bases existed to support professional women's basketball, ... That year, there were six players from Australia, three from Brazil and ... WNBL | The home page of the Women's National Basketball League, the longest running female sporting competition in Australia! All content © 2000-2021 RealGM, L.L.C. [12] Since then, the Opals have helped increase the popularity of the sport in Australia. Found inside – Page 177The 1996 US women's basketball team was extremely important for a number ... The team, which included nine African American women on a twelve-person roster, ... The official 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster for the University of St. Francis (III.) FIBA Archive. In 2010, the 16th edition of the World Championship was held in the Czech Republic. Australia then persevered through an overtime game against Russia to set up a semi-finals match against the United States. In the semi-finals, the Opals lost to eventual gold medalist USA, but recovered the next day to capture the bronze medal with a convincing 91–63 win over South Korea. Australian Women’s Basketball Tokyo 2020 Olympic Schedule: Group Phase [22] Three years later, the team traveled to Brazil for the 1983 World Championships, looking to demonstrate that their 1979 success was no accident. UCLA Athletics. This page was last edited on 2 September 2021, at 13:04. At the final buzzer, the scoreboard read Australia 91, Russia 74; a convincing victory that delivered Australia's first ever basketball gold medal. 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster # Name Pos. It is a game that can be played by anybody, men, women, adults, children, old, young, the able-bodied and the disabled. [85] It was the third-highest haul by a woman in Olympic history and the highest in 28 years. 1996 Olympic Games: Tournament for Women. [42] In the bronze medal game, Carla Boyd's 26 points proved too much for Brazil, and the Opals won 72–67 to earn their second bronze medal in international play. Active players are shown in bold. 43 USA women's basketball capture seventh straight Olympic gold with win over Japan as France claim Bronze. Found insideSport has a particularly important place in Australian culture. ... mostly offers less commercially lucrative sports (such as Women's Australian Open golf), ... Found inside – Page 161The roster consisted of Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes, Dawn Staley, ... Up until then women's professional basketball opportunities for American women were ... Leading into the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, which were postponed to 2021 (Jul. Kayla discovers that basketball is magical, and gives many gifts along the way! Written in rhyme, this book is inspired by the true story of a young Canadian girl who used an orange basketball to live out her dreams. Played for the Australia national team at the 2017 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup, averaging 10.6 points, 1.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game . FIBA Archive. [99] Liz Cambage withdrew before the tournament on 16 July 2021 and replaced by Sara Blicavs.[100]. Despite an early victory over Japan, Australia failed to advance and finished in 11th place. 1990 World Championship: Tournament for Women. [57], Looking to rebound from their disappointing 2010 result, the Opals qualified for the 2012 Olympic Games in London by beating New Zealand three games to nil in the 2011 FIBA Oceania Championship. Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images. [43][44], With Sydney hosting the 2000 Olympic Games, the Opals gained automatic entry into the tournament. The roster was announced on 26 May 2021. [86], Following the early exit from the Rio Olympics, Brendan Joyce was replaced in April 2017 by former Opals player and Phoenix Mercury head coach, Sandy Brondello. Baseball . All rights reserved. Presents 577 biographical entries on the lives and careers of individuals important to the history of basketball, from its origins to the present. 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster # Name Pos. FIBA Archive. Ht. Basketball Australia (10 September 2014). France completed the podium. 1953 World Championship for Women. As of the 2018 World Cup, 111 players have represented Australia at Olympic Games and World Cups. The Opals will continue expectantly through to September, when Basketball Australia will be advised about the status of the qualification events by FIBA. Sydney, Australia / Abbotsleigh School: 15: Nina Rickards: G: 5-9: So. The official 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster for the UCLA Bruins. The opening ceremony at the 2021 Olympics is July 23. 2002 World Championship: Tournament for Women. v. [35] The loss however, resulted in a respectable fourth-place finish. v. FIBA Archive. With Penny Taylor contributing with 14.8 points per game, Australia dominated early winning their first seven games, all by double digits. Greatest shot in Olympic women's basketball? FIBA Archive. Australia women's national basketball team - 2020 Summer Olympics roster. [55] The 2000s was a golden era for the Opals, winning at least a bronze medal at every official FIBA tournament. Found inside – Page 296728 America to the highest level of women's basketball in the world . ... teams from the Ukraine , China , Cuba , South Korea , Canada , and Australia . [82] Despite slow starts which had plagued Australia throughout the tournament, the Opals finished on top of their group with a 5–0 record, outscoring Japan 33–15 in the final quarter to win by six points. The following is a chronological list of Australian players who have played at official senior FIBA international tournaments (Olympic Games and World Cups). Found insideFrom that day on, both the U.S. women's and men's basketball teams had to try to ... The Australian roster was jam-packed with WNBA players Sandy Brondello, ... FIBA Archive. [91] At the 2018 World Cup held in Spain, the Opals led their group with a 3–0 record. Tournaments are those officially sanctioned by FIBA. Players. Queens, New York / Christ the King Regional High School: 22: Brynn Farrell: G: 6-0: Fr. FIBA Archive. 2000 Olympic Games: Tournament for Women. The official 2020-21 Women's Basketball Roster for the University of Nebraska . FIBA Archive. Whilst this is a squad of 23, it will remain fluid and can be reduced and or increased should an athlete deliver outstanding performances during their competitive season as the Opals work to build their strongest side for the upcoming Olympics in 2021. Found inside – Page 346A talented roster of Women's National Basketball Association ( WNBA ) players dominated the Australian team 76-54 to claim another gold medal ... Commencing in 2017, teams from Oceania and Asia zones competed together for the first time ever with the top four finishing teams qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. The Opals held an early lead, but China mounted a second half comeback led by Haixia Zheng's 36 points, and Australia just lost by a single point 66–65. With the WNBA season paused for the 2021 Olympics , Team USA has loaded up with some . Where two or more players debuted in the same series, their cap number is determined by their official uniform number (and not alphabetically). However, following the decision by Cuba to boycott the games, the door was opened for the Opals to compete in their first ever Olympics. FIBA Archive. Australia women's national basketball team - 2012 Summer Olympics roster. FIBA Archive. Basketball Australia is the governing and controlling body for the sport of basketball in Australia and is located in Wantirna South, Victoria. The roster was announced on 26 May 2021. Led by new head coach Merv Harris, and featuring Jill Hammond, the team made several improvements with only three players from the 1967 squad selected. Those players included Kristi Harrower, Jenni Screen, Kristen Veal, Abby Bishop, Kathleen MacLeod, Samantha Richards, Suzy Batkovic and Jenna O'Hea. Last month, FIBA conducted the official draw for the Games, where the Opals were placed in Group C along with Puerto Rico (World Ranked #22), China (World Ranked #9) and Belgium (World Ranked #6) for the preliminary round. Found insideHundreds of American men and women who do not make the NBA play in Europe, Australia, Asia, and South America. In 2010 the CSKA Moscow basketball team had ... 03/08/2021. Senior Traralgon, Australia Eastern Illinois. Found inside – Page 661Russia was second with 88 medals , China third with 59 , and Australia ... Aug 26 : The WNBA women's basketball championship was won for the fourth ... FIBA Archive. [84] One highlight was Liz Cambage breaking Lauren Jackson's Australian Olympic record of points scored in a single game with 37 against Japan. “While the Olympics postponement was disappointing but necessary, we are excited as a group to get back together in November and start the process of building our chemistry to become the best team possible for Tokyo and beyond” said Brondello. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players profile . Australia women's national basketball team roster. Despite a 74–25 confidence building win over Senegal, as well as victories over Japan, Brazil and Hungary, the team finished in 10th place. Found inside – Page 335A Gold Medal Year in Women's Basketball Sara Corbett ... Sylvia Crawley signed with the ABL shortly after her trip to Australia with the national team and ... Found inside – Page 382A major change for 1985 was to result in women's teams using a smaller basketball . It would measure 28 to 291/2 in ( 70 to 73.75 cm ) in circumference ... In the lead up, Australia went undefeated against Belarus, Brazil, South Korea, Latvia, Russia, Czech Republic and host China to set up a third straight gold medal match against the United States. The first official Women's World Cup, known as the Women's World Championship through its 2014 edition, was held in Chile in 1953. A 16-player squad was announced on 16 August 2019. The final squad was revealed on 21 September 2019. UCLA Athletics. [30], Building from their success at Seoul, the Opals headed to Malaysia for the 1990 World Championships with high hopes. GOLD COAST (Australia) - Winning the elusive Olympic gold medal remains the ultimate goal for the Australian women's national basketball team following the release of its stacked 12-strong roster for the anticipated Summer Games in Tokyo in July. GOLD COAST (Australia) - Winning the elusive Olympic gold medal remains the ultimate goal for the Australian women's national basketball team following the release of its stacked 12-strong roster for the anticipated Summer Games in Tokyo in July. Main Navigation Menu. [50], The Opals headed to Brazil for the 2006 World Championships looking to win their sixth straight medal in international competitions. 25 - Aug. 7) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States of America has dominated the gold medal tally in both the men's and women's categories. FIBA Archive. Full Bio. Found inside – Page 78... an interview the dilemma often facing the AIA basketball team in making roster choices ... Ohio , and having played for a time in Italy and Australia . [54] The team earned their third straight Olympic silver medal, and their seventh straight international medal finish. 03/08/2021. In the Quarter-final, the Opals suffered a shock 73–71 loss to Serbia, conceding 26 turnovers and eliminating them from medal contention. FIBA Archive. U.S. women beat Australia in exhibition game. For the precious stone, see, 2000s: A decade of medals & World Champions. 2016 Olympic Games: Tournament for Women. FIBA Archive. With that in mind, we decided to extend our squad to 23 players” Brondello said. Full Bio. Found insideBasketball. Association ... Women's. National. Basketball. Association ... But it rarely competed and had an inconsistent roster. A ... [94] From 1976 to 1992, only six countries (teams) participated in the Olympic tournament. [13] In their final game, the Opals came back from seven point halftime deficit to beat Bulgaria 73–71 and finish in sixth place. Motivated by the previous loss, the USSR came out determined and outplayed the Opals 68–53. No. The official 12-member Australian Olympic Women’s Basketball Team roster for the Tokyo 2020 Games will be announced by the Australia Olympic Committee in early July. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players profile . Team USA is one of 12 teams to . [33] Led by guard Shelley Sandie's 11.9 points per game, the team scored victories over Japan, Italy, Slovakia and Canada to set up a semi-finals match against China. G: 4 Alicia Poto: 26 - () 28 March 1978 Found inside... (FICA) – Global Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) – Australia ... (USWNSTPA) – USA Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) – USA ... The Opals would however claim their third bronze medal at world championships with a comfortable 74–44 win against host nation Turkey. [13] Although the Opals finished in ninth place, they had victories over Madagascar (twice), Argentina, Ecuador and Canada. Found inside – Page 629Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Soccer David Blevins ... 1981, 1986, 1989) and was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002. FIBA Archive. 1971 World Championship for Women. Games played is current as at the completion of the London Olympic Games in August 2012. 1957 World Championship for Women. 2011 FIBA Oceania Championship for Women. In the gold medal game against Russia, the Opals led throughout, paced by Penny Taylor's 28 points and Lauren Jackson's 11 rebounds. France completed the podium. Last year, Basketball Australia announced the Tokyo 2020 Olympic squad with 17 of those athletes currently based in Australia attending this camp, which will utilise elite training facilities across the City including the Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium. Preliminary round games were held at The Dome and elimination games at the Sydney SuperDome . Main Navigation Menu. FIBA Archive. [78], The Opals qualified for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro following a series win against New Zealand in August 2015. Players Coaches Pos. In the quarterfinals, however, Australia suffered a shock 79–68 loss to the Czech Republic. Found insideMarc Spears of ESPN's The Undefeated and Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe tell the remarkable story of a man who was born into indentured servitude in rural Mississippi, and all of the unbelievable trials, tribulations, successes, failures ... Shelley, a 5-9 sophomore guard from Moe (pronounced MO-ee), Australia, will have three seasons of eligibility remaining for the Huskers. Found inside – Page 117She plays basketball, baseball, and field hockey and runs track at Strath ... Aussie Diamonds and later turned up on the roster for the Australian team that ... July 27 vs Belgium, 5.20pm local Australia women's national basketball team - 2004 Summer Olympics roster. The women's basketball tournament tips off two days later on July 25 and ends with the medal games on Aug. 7. Porter averaged 4.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists while playing in 21 games. The squad of 23 is full of depth and a strong breadth of talent, including veteran Opal stars, as well as welcoming some young fresh faces. Australia. In the preliminary tournament, the Opals fell to the USA and Hungary, and did not qualify for the Olympics. . 1983 World Championship: Tournament for Women. The Australian Women's Basketball Olympic squad for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games will come together on the Gold Coast for a week-long camp from March 22 - 28. [24] Led by head coach Brendan Flynn, and team captain Jenny Cheesman, the Opals played competitively in every game, but finished fifth out of the six teams. [3] From 1994 onwards, the Opals have been consistently competitive and successful having won nine medals at official FIBA international tournaments (Olympics and World Cups), highlighted by a gold medal winning performance at the 2006 World Championship in Brazil. Coached by Jan Stirling, captained by Kristi Harrower, and powered by Lauren Jackson's 23.1 points per game (which led the tournament), Australia won its first five games all by double figures. 1976 Olympic Games: Tournament for Women. 7y. 2006 World Championship: Tournament for Women. The American team proved too strong for the Opals however, as they won 76–54. FIBA Archive. [45] Captained by Michele Timms, the team started out with dominating performances winning all of their first seven games, sending them to their first ever gold medal match, against the USA. The official 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster for the University of St. Francis (III.) From 1994 onwards, the Opals have been consistently competitive and successful having won nine medals at official FIBA international tournaments (Olympics and World Cups), highlighted by a gold medal winning performance at the 2006 World Championship in Brazil. It is a game that can be played by anybody, men, women, adults, children, old, young, the able-bodied and the disabled. [90] With basketball returning to the Commonwealth Games for the first time since 2006, the Opals easily accounted for England in the final winning the gold-medal game 99–55. [9] The tournament was expanded to 16 countries (teams) in 1990. [88][89] Kelsey Griffin was named tournament most valuable player. No. Shelley, a 5-9 sophomore guard from Moe (pronounced MO-ee), Australia, will have three seasons of eligibility remaining for the Huskers. The roster was announced on 26 May 2021. [28] The Opals bounced back and defeated Bulgaria, meaning that only the powerful Soviet Union stood between them and a semi-finals berth. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the Opals looked to reaffirm their title as World Champions. ", First World Championship for Women – 1953, SA Olympians Past and Present – Pat Mickan, WNBA star Lauren Jackson to carry Australian flag at opening ceremony, The Landon Trophy for competition between Australian and New Zealand (page 7), FINAL U.S. Defeats Australia, 92–65, for Gold Medal in Women’s Basketball, Czech hosts shock Australia as Russia lose to Belarus, The Landon Trophy for competition between Australian and New Zealand (page 11). [48] In the second round the Opals lost to Brazil, but bounced back with a 78–52 victory over France in the quarterfinal. [75] This resulted in the selection of seven debutants into the squad of 12, a move seen as ushering in a new era of Opals basketball. All Coaches will continue to monitor and assess the elite performances of Australian athletes in professional leagues such as the Chemist Warehouse WNBL, the European Leagues, the WNBA and the Chinese Basketball Association. Senior Traralgon, Australia Eastern Illinois. FIBA Archive. The official 2020-21 Women's Basketball Roster for the Elmhurst University Blue Jays. With an uncertainty still surrounding the FIBA Qualification window from 8 November to 16 November 2020, the Opals squad is required to be well prepared. [47] In 2002, the Opals looked to continue their success in China at the World Championships. [8][9][10] Although the Opals did not qualify for the first tournament, they did, however, qualify for the 1957 Championships held in Brazil. [13] The team would have early success defeating Italy and France, as well as thrashing Malaysia 119–14. With an entirely new team and a single victory over Italy, Australia finished in 10th position for the second time. Nauright, John & Parrish, Charles (2012, p. 361). [19] Australia would lose their next three games, but bounced back winning their final game over Japan to finish in fourth place, their best international result to that time. Competing teams. Australian National Team guard Jaz Shelley will join the Nebraska women's basketball team for the 2021-22 season, after completing the NCAA transfer process on Friday, April 16. Ruby Porter, a 5-10 guard from Adelaide, Australia, was Nebraska's first signee across any sport in the fall of 2019, but the last Husker women's basketball player to arrive on campus in August of 2020 because of COVID-19 travel restrictions. FIBA Archive. Basketball truly is Everyone's Game. Australian Opals Head Coach Sandy Brondello is excited to extend the squad out to some of the younger talent who have shown extensive potential. [81] Notable exclusions included three-time Olympic medallist Suzy Batkovic, reigning WNBL MVP Abby Bishop and Rebecca Allen. The Australian Women’s Basketball Olympic squad for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games will come together on the Gold Coast for a week-long camp from March 22 – 28. [17], The 1976 Olympics held in Montreal marked the first Olympic medals awarded for women's basketball, but Opals did not qualify for the tournament. [13] Australia began the tournament with a forfeit victory over Lithuania. [20], In the early days of women's Olympic basketball, only six countries competed in the tournament, and the host country received an automatic entry. Found insideThis is the greatest love story never told. It has passion and heartbreak, triumph and betrayal. It is deeply intimate yet crosses oceans, upends lives and changes nations. This is the true story of basketball. 2012 Olympic Games: Tournament for Women. Found inside – Page 17Until the 1970s, most sports in Australia were administered by 'old boys' of ... women's cricket; Dunlop was involved with netball; basketball's principal ... The United States outlasted the Opals in the fourth quarter to win 74–63, giving the Opals their second straight Olympic silver medal. August 2 vs Puerto Rico, 9.00pm local. Australia 2021 Olympic Games Roster - RealGM. [6][96] With the Oceania Championship having been discontinued after its 2015 edition, and FIBA having removed all women's continental championships except for EuroBasket Women from the Olympic qualification process in 2017, Australia will qualify for future Olympics through a two-stage process, starting with an Olympic pre-qualifying tournament involving Asian and Oceanian national teams in the year before the Olympics and followed by a worldwide Olympic qualifying tournament held in the year of the Games.[97]. v. Basketball Australia’s 2020 Senior National Women’s Squad, #WEBALLTOGETHER Program to Support Community During COVID-19, Update On Australian Junior Championships, Washington Mystics/ Jayco Southside Flyers. Australia 2021 Olympic Games Roster - RealGM. FIBA Archive. The Australian women's national basketball team[2] is nicknamed the Opals, after the brightly coloured gemstone common to the country. U.S. women beat Australia in exhibition game. [92] Liz Cambage led the tournament scoring with an average of 23.8 points per game and was named to the All-Star Five. FIBA Archive. The Australian women's national basketball team is nicknamed the Opals, after the brightly coloured gemstone common to the country. The women’s basketball competition of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be contested between 26 July – 8 August 2021 at Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo and features 12 countries. Adelaide, Australia / Sturt Sabres/Adelaide Lightning: 14: Bella Cravens: F: 6-3: Jr. Laie, Hawaii / Maryknoll School/Eastern Washington: 21: Annika Stewart: F: 6-3: Fr. 1994 World Championship: Tournament for Women. Found inside – Page 382A major change for 1985 was to result in women's teams using a smaller basketball . It would measure 28 to 29/2 in ( 70 to 73.75 cm ) in circumference ... All content © 2000-2021 RealGM, L.L.C. TOKYO (Japan) - Japan's beautiful brand of basketball met its match against the United States in the women's Gold Medal Game, with the American's winning, 90-75. FIBA Archive. This camp will form an important part of the Opals' preparations for Tokyo, where Australia head into the Games ranked world number 2. Found inside – Page 9510:30 am / ET NIK WEEKDAYS Summer Olympics After many roster changes , the U.S. men's basketball team may not be quite as " dreamy " as originally planned . Australian National Team guard Jaz Shelley will join the Nebraska women's basketball team for the 2021-22 season, after completing the NCAA transfer process on Friday, April 16. The ultimate reference source for true-blue fans offers profiles of great games, classic finishes (both wins and losses), and compelling personalities, including players, coaches, and opponents. 130 photos. 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