They did play here last year against Argentina.

I'm from Adelaide and I'd schedule Melbourne and Sydney first, then maybe Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide as the third option. Nothing to be horrified or surprised about.

"They did play here last year against Argentina."

Yeah, I could have sworn that Adelaide got included in the last round of International games whereas others missed out... Plenty of cities for games to be played, so nothing to whinge about really... Unless you're a FNQ fan :)

I think the fact that Adelaide isn't getting games is a sign of the strength of basketball in the state.
A reason for putting games in Brisbane and Sydney is because they want to attract bigger basketball fan bases in those areas.

Fortunately, South Australia already has a great fan base and the 36ers have a huge following.

So definitely could be seen as "a blessing in disguise" (Signals the strength of Basketball in SA)

It does suck but I understand. Hopefully we get a game next year in the Olympic year when we have Irving and Bogut playing

I also don't think Adelaide is the guaranteed pinnacle of basketball crowds any more. Still get some atmosphere during the best bits of 36ers games, but after some lean years the crowd seems a bit iffy these days. I went to a Kings-36ers game last year and even though the Kings had a wooden spoon year, the crowd was really into it, a decent size, there were a few celebrities around and appreciating their seats and the game and the atmosphere was decent for what was not a brilliant, memorable game on court.

Sometimes I wonder if Adelaide fans might be more appreciative of what we have if the team had spent a year or so out of the league.

Tickets on sale now (Victorian release)


2011 FIBA OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Game 1 - Wednesday 7 September - State Netball Hockey Centre (Melb.)
5.15pm Opals
7.30pm Boomers
Tickets: Ticketmaster - 13 61 00 OR www.ticketmaster.com.au
ADULT: Gold - $39.00, Silver - $32.00 Bronze - $25.00
JUNIOR 14 YEARS & UNDER: Gold - $15.00, Silver - $15.00, Bronze - $15.00
CONCESSION - STUDENT/PENSIONER/SENIOR CARD HOLDER: Gold - $25.00, Silver - $20.00
FAMILY PASS: Gold - $97.00, Silver - $85.00, Bronze - $72.00


Game 2 – Friday 9 September - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
5.15pm Opals
7.30pm Boomers
Tickets: Ticketek - 132-849 OR www.ticketek.com
ADULT: A-Reserve - $30.00, B-Reserve - $22.00
JUNIOR 3-15 YEARS: A-Reserve - $20.00, B-Reserve - $15.00
CONCESSION - STUDENT/PENSIONER/SENIOR CARD HOLDER: A-Reserve -$25.00, B-Reserve - $18.00
FAMILY PASS: A-Reserve - $75.00, B-Reserve - $60.00


Game 3 – Sunday 11 September – Sydney Entertainment Centre
4.00pm Boomers (Subject To Change)
6.15pm Opals (Subject To Change)
Tickets: Ticketmaster 1300 883 622 OR www.ticketmaster.com.au
ADULT: A-Reserve - $30.00, B-Reserve - $22.00
JUNIOR 3-15 YEARS: A-Reserve - $20.00, B-Reserve - $15.00
CONCESSION - STUDENT/PENSIONER/SENIOR CARD HOLDER: A-Reserve -$25.00, B-Reserve - $18.00
FAMILY PASS: A-Reserve - $75.00, B-Reserve - $60.00

Julius Hodge shook it - broke it , then he.
6,500 on a Wednesday nite.
9,000 to see Maher's last game.
Don't spose we'll see those numbers agen,
unless we gotta a game breaker , that stayed here for a coupla seasons.