Basketball

Top Ipswich Force recruiting for NBL1 North season

NEW Ipswich Force head coach Colby Stefanovic believes “all the stars have aligned” as he prepares for the latest NBL1 North season. Expecting a tough opening match with Gold Coast at Carrara, Stefanovic was cautiously excited about what his...

David Lems

5 hours ago

Sport

Thursday night NBL1 test for Ipswich Force women

WITH more than a decade’s coaching experience in NBL1 North and state league competitions, Brad George knows how unpredictable season-opening matches can be. Playing on a Thursday night first-up adds to the uncertainty. However, the Ipswich Force...

David Lems

6 hours ago

Sport

Ipswich basketball upgrade provides multi-use benefits

WITH a welcome pledge of $5 million in federal funding, Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) president Toni Caldwell knows how important future expansion is. A recent feasibility study highlighted that Ipswich was currently nine courts short of what...

David Lems

09 Apr 2025

Sport

Force women settle into NBL1 build-up

AFTER a scramble to get everything sorted this time last year, Brad George is a more relaxed coach preparing for a new season. The Ipswich Force NBL1 North women’s team mentor has just launched training knowing that three months of pre-season work...

David Lems

12 Feb 2025

Sport

Ipswich Force’s NBL1 plan taking shape

UPBEAT Ipswich Force head coach Colby Stefanovic is happy to be home after seven years away, working with a responsive core of promising talent. While he’s still negotiating with National Basketball League [NBL] players while the playoffs are...

David Lems

05 Feb 2025

Sport

Olympic superstar Jackson’s valuable Ipswich mission

FIVE-time Olympian Lauren Jackson inspired the next generation of Ipswich basketballers, coaches and officials delivering a special message of encouragement. “Seeing the amount of people who just want to be involved and be around it is awesome,”...

David Lems

29 Jan 2025

Sport

Towering Jemyma’s state team reward after national honour

SHE’S 195m tall, eager to learn and one of Ipswich’s most exciting basketball prospects. Ipswich Force teenager Jemyma Manyok is rising up the representative ranks being selected in her first Queensland South under-18 team for the national...

David Lems

29 Jan 2025

Sport

Thanks Ipswich sports community for great support

AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the dedicated people who make Ipswich sport great. It’s been a delight sharing your sporting successes and challenges in the award-winning Ipswich Tribune newspaper and on our comprehensive online service www.ipswichtribune.com.au

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Wish lists to take Ipswich sport forward

PROGRESSING a major stadium, building on strong Jets recruiting, lighting up Baxter Oval and more community engagement are among what leading Ipswich sport administrators have on their 2025 wish lists. Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) president...

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

Sport

Historic Ipswich sporting successes to cherish

IT was the year Ipswich celebrated sporting success at the Paris Olympics, watched a proud club win a rugby league ‘grand slam’ and created netball history. Ipswich achievers continued to impress in a range of sports on the world stage. Ipswich...

David Lems

27 Nov 2024

Sport

Award-winning Ipswich Basketball progressing major asset

BOOSTED by three recent awards, Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) officials are focused on progressing a much-needed sporting facility that will shape the city for years to come. IBA president Toni Caldwell is excited about a feasibility study...

David Lems

20 Nov 2024

Ipswich

Top community efforts rich in Ipswich pride

AN incredible period of team and individual success, backed by a strong financial commitment has earnt the Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) a major reward. The IBA was named Sporting Organisation of the Year at the 15th annual City of Ipswich...

David Lems

13 Nov 2024

Sport

‘Beautiful’ Jemyma’s Oceania recognition

IPSWICH Force NBL1 North player and coach Lorna Shepherd is excited to be helping “raw talent” Jemyma Manyok make the most of her first international experience. Jemyma has been selected to represent the Under 15 Basketball Australia Sapphires...

David Lems

30 Oct 2024

Sport

Excited coach to strengthen Ipswich basketball ties

INCOMING Ipswich Force head coach Colby Stefanovic has gained extensive NBL1 experience since last working in the city’s basketball program. However, he was eager to accept his latest challenge having retained strong links to Ipswich while...

David Lems

23 Oct 2024

Sport

Top Ipswich coach stands down

CHAMPIONSHIP-winning Ipswich Force head coach Chris Riches hasn’t ruled out a return in the future after standing down from his NBL1 role next season. However, the astute mentor is already enjoying more family time not having to start 2025...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Force junior basketball sides rise to next level

AS one Ipswich Force junior side stood tall on the national stage, six other young representative basketball teams also provided positive signs for the future. Ipswich’s under-14 girls finished a creditable fourth in the Shield competition at the recent Club National Championships in Melbourne.

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Ipswich basketball’s new shot of knowledge

POSITIVE psychology assistance for players, coaches and parents, years of teaching experience, and exciting development support. Two Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) management committee newcomers add a diverse range of skills to the sport, with...

David Lems

14 Aug 2024

Sport

Ipswich benefits from tough seasons, Youth teams rise

THE calm and calculated Chris Riches will make some important off-season reflections after seven years as Ipswich Force men’s team head coach. He started the 2024 NBL1 North season guiding a team that had months earlier created Ipswich history by...

David Lems

17 Jul 2024

Sport

Ipswich Force’s silver stars set for national challenge

A FEARLESS and skilful Ipswich junior basketball team is heading to the national championships with a shot of confidence after their latest state titles silver success. The Ipswich Force under-14 girls qualified for the Australian tournament in...

David Lems

10 Jul 2024