Basketball

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

Sport

Winning double gives Force teams late lift

BOTH Ipswich Force senior teams showed what they are capable of in securing a winning double in the final NBL1 North home games of the season. It’s just a shame the Force men and women didn’t replicate that form more often in earlier matches...

David Lems

03 Jul 2024

Sport

Ipswich basketball program finds future stars

FOUR of the Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA)’s most exciting prospects have been rewarded, with more valuable opportunities ahead. Zephaniah Teaukai and Ty Khomenko have been selected to represent the South Queensland Under-16 side at the...

David Lems

03 Jul 2024

Sport

Ipswich Basketball backs major indoor stadium plan

HAVING “fixed” a financial situation, the Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) has received a significant funding injection as they back a massive multi-purpose stadium proposal. IBA president Toni Caldwell is excited about a $15,000 Basketball...

David Lems

26 Jun 2024

Sport

Loyal Ipswich captain’s make-or-break faith

IPSWICH Force captain Jason Ralph hopes a short break helps his misfiring team refocus before a doubleheader that will make or break their NBL1 North season. The defending champions have to win their remaining six matches to have any chance of...

David Lems

12 Jun 2024

Sport

Playoffs double blow: Ipswich Force not finished yet

ASTUTE Ipswich Force head coach Chris Riches knows where there’s life, there’s hope. After watching his team lose both NBL1 North doubleheader games, Riches had every reason to concede the defending premiers were sliding out of playoff...

David Lems

05 Jun 2024

Sport

Force women gain lift for doubleheader test

THE Ipswich Force women received a timely confidence boost for this weekend’s NBL1 North doubleheader after securing their first victory of the 2024 basketball season. However, the Force women didn’t make it easy for themselves. Force finally...

David Lems

29 May 2024

Sport

Tough time for Ipswich teams on northern road trips

A PATCHED-UP Jets rugby league team and two Force basketball sides endured testing road trips north last weekend. The Jets travelled to the Port Moresby stadium in Papua New Guinea, losing their latest Hostplus Cup match 36-18 to the Hunters. The...

David Lems

22 May 2024

Sport

Force teams on rapid fire Darwin mission

THE Ipswich Force men’s and women’s basketball teams head to Darwin on Friday with different NBL1 North priorities. The Force men are looking to build on their latest 91-87 win over the North Gold Coast Seahawks in what head coach Chris Riches...

David Lems

15 May 2024

Sport

Kate happy at home after beneficial US College stint

AFTER five seasons in the American College system, Ipswich Force basketballer Kate Head seized on the opportunity to rejoin her home team. Although the Ipswich women are still searching for a breakthrough NBL1 North win after five games, point guard...

David Lems

08 May 2024

Sport

Positive signs for Force from tough doubleheaders

IPSWICH Force men’s head coach Chris Riches gained plenty of encouragement, including from his bench, after two nail-biting NBL1 North doubleheader duels last weekend. Force rose to beat Brisbane Capitals 96-94 last Friday night before making...

David Lems

01 May 2024