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» Monday, 14 May, 2012 - 22:56

Opals

Whilst the Aussie squad is getting to work in Canberra, check out this video from the AOC of Lauren talking about the Opals (1:23 duration).

» Friday, 11 May, 2012 - 00:09

Birthday wishes

Happy Birthday Lauren!

» Thursday, 10 May, 2012 - 00:19

LJ on FIVEaa

Cornesy and Rowey from Adelaide's FIVEaa Sports Show caught up with Lauren on Wednesday evening to talk about The Road to London. Listen to the radio interview here (12:55 duration).

» Saturday, 5 May, 2012 - 16:34

LJ on 2GB

On Friday morning Lauren Jackson had a chat with 2GB's Alan Jones about the upcoming Games. Click here to listen (approx 7 minutes).

» Friday, 4 May, 2012 - 00:28

Olympic Uniforms

Heritage green blazers, dapper whites and spruced-up iconic Dunlop Volleys. Lauren Jackson was one of seven Aussie athletes to showcase the London 2012 Opening Ceremony uniforms in Sydney on Thursday morning.
For the first time in history, the uniforms were unveiled prior to the actual Games Ceremony.
- Back to the future for Olympians : Brisbane Times
- Olympic opening ceremony uniforms: verdict : news.com.au

» Tuesday, 1 May, 2012 - 16:45

Spanish Title

Ros Casares wrapped up a successful 2011/12 campaign by adding the Spanish League title to their EuroLeague title. Ros took care of Perfumerias Avenida 2-0 in the series; 74-72 in Game 1 followed by a a dominant 86-68 win in Game 2.
With the European season completed, focus now shifts to the London 2012 Olympic preparation. Lauren has returned home to Australia and the Opals squad will head into camp later in May.

The Olympic draw has been released with Australia in Group B alongside Brazil, Great Britain and Russia (two qualifiers to be decided at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Turkey).
Group A has Angola, China, USA, plus three qualifiers.

» Thursday, 12 April, 2012 - 16:39

Penny Taylor sidelined for Olympics

In a devastating loss, the Jayco Australian Opals will be without superstar Penny Taylor for the London Olympics. With just over three months remaining before the Games, Taylor tore her ACL whilst playing for Turkish club Galatasaray amidst another outstanding season for the talented Aussie. Highly respected internationally and consistently a top performer for the Opals, Taylor's absence will be dearly missed as the team attempts to chase Olympic success.
All the best to Penny for her recovery process!

» Thursday, 12 April, 2012 - 16:23

Spanish Semis

Ros Casares have progressed to the Spanish Finals after sweeping Rivas Ecopolis in the semis. Game 1 was won 70-61 at home before Ros claimed the series with a 57-47 win in Madrid after scores were level heading into the fourth quarter.
- Game 1 Boxscore | Game 2 Boxscore

» Monday, 2 April, 2012 - 17:52

EuroLeague Champions

Congratulations Ros Casares, 2011/12 EuroLeague Champions! Ros claimed their first EuroLeague title by defeating Rivas Ecopolis 65-52 to wrap a busy week of competitive European basketball in Istanbul.
In the end it was the superior balance and defensive pressure from Ros that saw them surge past their Spanish rivals. Sancho Lyttle led the attack with 18 points whilst the team was successful in restricting Rivas to just 15 second half points.
Ros have a few days to enjoy their maiden EuroLeague title before the Spanish post-season begins. They will face a familiar opponent in the Spanish semis with a three-game series against Rivas Ecopolis.
- Boxscore

» Saturday, 31 March, 2012 - 21:42

EuroLeague Final Eight

Ros were already safely into the EuroLeague Final by virtue of the other Group B results and it will be an all Spanish affair after Rivas Ecopolis upset the previously undefeated Fenerbahce. Rivas won 74-70 whilst Ros warmed up for the Final with a 90-61 victory over Wisla Can-Pack.
- Boxscore

» Friday, 30 March, 2012 - 01:04

EuroLeague Final Eight

Ros Casares overcame a double figure deficit to defeat Sparta&k 77-66. The Russian side came out firing in the first quarter and left Ros on their heels in defense. Trailing by 12 points in the second quarter, a couple of late triples from Lauren Jackson and Laia Palau halved the gap at halftime. Neither team gave in an inch in the third and with Ros still trailing, a pivotal 12-0 to start the final quarter changed the game. The strong finish saw Ros secure their second win in Group B.
Lauren led with 16 points whilst Becky Hammon added 16 for Sparta&k.
- Boxscore

» Thursday, 29 March, 2012 - 09:16

EuroLeague Final Eight

Ros Casares have commenced their Final Eight campaign with a 62-49 grind over UMMC Ekaterinburg. Unfortunately for Ekat, the Russian side were without superstar playmaker Sue Bird after an injury during pre-game warmups forced her out of the line-up.
The balanced team effort of Ros saw them take advantage of the under-manned Ekat. Very little separated the teams over the first 15mins until Lauren Jackson and Maya Moore reeled off a 12-2 run to close the half. Lauren top-scored for Ros with 12 points, which included two triples during the crucial second quarter run.
For Ekat, Candace Parker scored all 17 of her points in the second half but chasing a 20-point deficit after three quarters, Ros remained in control of the game.
- Boxscore

Next up for Ros is Sparta&k MR later today (1pm local, 9pm AEDT).
In other results, Penny Taylor's Fenerbahce won their game against Beretta-Famila whilst hosts Galatasaray were upset by Spanish side Rivas Ecopolis in Group A.

» Sunday, 25 March, 2012 - 23:51

Minor Premiers

Ros Casares have closed out the Spanish regular season with a 96-61 win over Soller Joventad Mariana for a 26-0 record. The only undefeated side in the Liga Femenina, the team is now firmly focused on the next weeks ahead of finals basketball.
Ros will now head to Istanbul for the EuroLeague Final Eight where the best teams go head-to-head in an intense few days for European supremacy.
- Boxscore

» Friday, 23 March, 2012 - 00:15

Spanish League

Heading into the last round of the regular season and preparing for finals, Ros Casares warmed up with a mid-week win over Gran Canaria. The 83-56 win was a catch up game from round 18 and after a close first quarter, Ros pulled away in the second to record their 25th win.
LJ led three teammates in double figure points with 16; Ann Wauters grabbed 14 boards.
- Boxscore

» Sunday, 18 March, 2012 - 17:33

Spanish League

In their fourth consecutive game away from home, Ros Casares have added another win to their 2011/12 Spanish League campaign. The 81-53 win over Cadi la Seu d-Urgell saw LJ produced her second double double of the season with 13 points and 10 boards whilst Wauters top-scored with 25.
Ros are still sitting atop the Spanish League ladder with two regular season games remaining. EuroLeague Final Eight games are also just around the corner.
- LJ's stats
- Boxscore

» Friday, 16 March, 2012 - 00:16

Spanish League

Ros Casares are back to their winning ways after the Copa de la Reina final ended their 3-month win-streak. UNB were the unlucky ones to face a 44-point rout; a commanding 92-48 win for Ros that included a 44-17 rebound count.
Lauren's 20 points paced a balanced attack where all nine players hit the scoresheet for Ros, including an impressive 17 points from Shay Murphy off the bench.
- Boxscore

» Monday, 12 March, 2012 - 00:20

Copa de la Reina

Perfumerias Avenida have upset Ros Casares 68-57 in the final of the Queen's Cup. Despite Valencia's record in the Liga Femenina, which includes two 22-point wins over the side from Salamanca, they fell short on the day and return home empty handed.
Erica de Souza and Marta Fernandez led Perfumerias Avenida with 17 and 14 respectively. Their efforts in the second and third quarters helped their team overcome a 5-point deficit. Whilst Ros closed a 14-point gap to just 6 points late in the game, Bonner and de Souza responded to nullify the run.
Maya Moore scored 13 points in the first quarter enroute to 24 for the game, but with Wauters the only other teammate in double figures, Ros were unable to display their usual balanced attack and were handed their first loss of the year.

» Sunday, 11 March, 2012 - 01:55

Copa de la Reina

The top 4 teams in Spain have assembled in Madrid this weekend for the Copa de la Reina (Queen's Cup).
In the first semi Ros Casares defeated Rivas Ecopolis 61-51 in a tight contest. Maya Moore carried the team early on before Ros took advantage of their depth in a crucial second quarter. Shay Murphy and LJ off the bench helped swing momentum in their favour and finished with 17 and 10 points apiece.
Ros will play the winner of Perfumerias Avenida v Girona FC in the final on Sunday - 11am local tipoff (9pm AEDT).

» Thursday, 8 March, 2012 - 23:18

Spanish League

Temporarily sitting in second on the ladder having played fewer games than Avenida, Ros Casares have maintained their win streak with an 81-60 win over Rivas Ecopolis. The second quarter proved to be the difference as Ros were able to build a 15-point lead.
Five Ros players reached double figure points, plus LJ with 8 despite being limited by fouls.
- Boxscore

In EuroLeague, the Final Eight teams are set and Ros Casares have been drawn into Group B amongst fierce competition; Wisla Can-Pack Krakow (Nicole Powell, Erin Phillips), Sparta&k (Augustus, Hammon, Dupree), and UMMC Ekaterinburg (Bird, Gruda, Parker).

» Saturday, 3 March, 2012 - 17:27

Spanish League

Ros Casares have opened Round 23 of Spanish League action with a 69-56 win over 11th placed RC Celta. Despite the ladder position difference, RC Celta held their own for much of the game and only trailed by 3 at halftime in a commendable performance.
Sancho Lyttle led Ros with a double double of 16 points and 13 boards. LJ added 12 points.
- Boxscore

» Thursday, 1 March, 2012 - 00:08

Seattle welcomes another All-Star

After signing Ann Wauters a few weeks ago, Brian Agler hinted the Storm would be making another splash in free agency and all was revealed this week. The Seattle Storm announced the signing of All-Star Tina Thompson, most recently of the LA Sparks, to add even more firepower to a formidable frontcourt.
When Lauren returns to the team after the Olympics, Seattle will have four former #1 picks as well as the top three active WNBA players in career scoring.
- Seattle Storm

» Saturday, 25 February, 2012 - 17:38

EuroLeague Eighth Finals

It's on to the Final Eight for Ros Casares as they were once again convincing winners over CCC Polkowice. The 78-58 victory was led by Wauters and Lyttle - each recording double doubles - plus 20 points from Maya Moore. LJ provided energy off the bench, particularly in the second quarter when she reeled off Ros' first 7 points to further grasp control of the game.
Ros will head to Turkey in late March as the top eight teams descend on Istanbul for an intense four days of competition in a fierce battle to claim the EuroLeague title.
- LJ's stats
- Boxscore

In other games, Penny Taylor put on a spectacular display in Fenerbahce' sweep of Montpellier. Taylor was 11/12 from the field for 27 points and 7 assists. Fenerbahce will take top seeding in the Final Eight with their undefeated showing this season. Sue Bird's UMMC Ekaterinburg also progressed to the Final Eight.

» Wednesday, 22 February, 2012 - 09:16

EuroLeague Eighth Finals

Ros Casares have taken Game 1 at home against CCC Polkowice 88-54. The Polish side were competitive in the first half with a solid run as they pegged back a 15-point deficit to a 4-point ball game. Ros struggled to find their rhythm in the second quarter and miscued for a stretch of four minutes. Isabelle Yacoubou ended the drought and a three-pointer from Maya Moore just before halftime helped set up Ros' dominant second half.
Back-to-back triples early in the third from LJ secured momentum and Ros powered their way through the rest of the game. Palau's 11 assists led to four teammates in double figure points including 13 from LJ off the bench.
Ros will be looking to close out the series against the CCC Polkowice in Game 2 in Poland.
- Boxscore

» Sunday, 19 February, 2012 - 16:17

Spanish Liga Femenina

Basketball Australia has announced a 24-strong squad as the Opals Against second placed Perfumerias Avenida, Ros Casares still had little trouble recording a 23-point win over their closest rival in the ladder, 79-56. Maya Moore led the offense with 8 assists to go with 17 points of her own on 7/9 shooting. LJ had a bit of a rough time with some fouls and missed shots, yet still contributed 8 points and 4 boards off the bench.
Ros' attention now returns to EuroLeague with their eighth finals series against CCC Polkowice.
- LJ's stats
- Boxscore

» Friday, 17 February, 2012 - 00:41

2012 Jayco Australian Opals squad

Basketball Australia has announced a 24-strong squad as the Opals program looks towards the London Olympics just over five months away. Lauren has been named in the squad along with nine teammates from the 2010 World Championship team that finished 5th.
Testament to the parity of the current WNBL season, nine of the ten WNBL teams are represented in the squad - the AIS being the exception. The majority of players have, however, spent time on an AIS scholarship including five from the historic 1998/99 WNBL Championship team (LJ, Taylor, Batkovic, Snell, Veal).
LJ and Harrower are the only players remaining from the 2000 Olympic team - both players aiming for their fourth Olympic Games.
- Opals squad

» Thursday, 16 February, 2012 - 08:51

Spanish Liga Femenina

Valencia have powered their way to another sizeable victory, crushing Hondarribia 91-53. Lauren off the bench led all scorers with 16 whilst teammate Katalin Honti was a perfect 6/6 from the floor for 14 points.
All 10 Ros players hit the court for a minimum 14 minutes each.
- Boxscore

» Sunday, 12 February, 2012 - 17:20

Spanish Liga Femenina

It was a landslide 112-64 victory for Ros Casares in the Spanish League as they crushed Burgos to their 13th loss of the season.
The visitors were no match for Valencia; Shay Murphy top-scoring with 22 and new Storm recruit Ann Wauters wasn't far behind with 20 on 9/11 shooting. LJ returned to the starting line-up for 16 in 20 minutes.
- LJ's stats
- Boxscore

» Saturday, 11 February, 2012 - 17:17

Seattle Storm

Having traded away Swin Cash and Le'coe Willingham, Brian Agler and the Seattle Storm this week have taken the first steps in building their 2012 roster. All-everything superstar point guard Sue Bird has re-signed a multi-year contract, as has fellow starter Tanisha Wright. Lauren's Valencia teammate Ann Wauters signed as a free agent in a much anticipated return to the WNBA for the Belgian veteran.
Lauren will re-join the Seattle Storm after the London Olympics.

» Sunday, 5 February, 2012 - 13:04

Spanish Liga Femenina

Ros Casares continue to set the pace in the Spanish League with another win taking them to 17-0. The final scoreline of 70-46 over Mann Filter seemed like a regulation win for the favoured homeside, but the team from Zaragoza held their own in the second quarter to level the game at halftime. Ros lifted their game in the second half and their defense restricted Mann Filter to just 3 third quarter points.
Ann Wauters led the team with 16 points.
- Boxscore

In the eighth finals of EuroLeague, Ros Casares have been drawn against Polish side CCC Polkowice. The best of three series will commence Feb 21 in Valencia (Feb 22 3.30am Sydney time, Feb 21 8.30am Seattle time).

» Thursday, 2 February, 2012 - 08:59

EuroLeague

Ros Casares have secured top seeding from Group A with another impressive win over Galatasaray 98-80. Maya Moore produced a dominant first quarter to set the tone for Ros and all players contributed in the strong team effort, which included 28 assists. After Moore's 22 first half points, the touch rubbed off on Shay Murphy as she drained 20 of her own in the second half.
Galatasaray closed the gap at times but Ros were able to counter-punch through their array of talent. Wauters and Lyttle once again controlled the paint for 10 boards each, but perhaps more impressive was their vision and team play for 5 assists apiece from the post players. LJ added 6 timely points during one of Gala's runs in the second quarter.
- Boxscore

» Sunday, 29 January, 2012 - 16:27

Spanish Liga Femenina

No trouble for Valencia in the Spanish League as they cruised to an 88-42 victory in Ibiza. Ann Wauters led five players for Ros in double figures with 17 points. LJ added 12 points before fouling out in just under 19 minutes.
Big one up next in EuroLeague with Galatasaray visiting to finish Group round matches.
- LJ's stats
- Boxscore

» Thursday, 26 January, 2012 - 23:42

UMMC Ekaterinburg v Ros Casares

Watch a full replay of UMMC Ekaterinburg v Ros Casares on FIBA TV.

» Thursday, 26 January, 2012 - 14:26

Happy Australia Day!

Lauren has celebrated Australia Day by delivering an impressive performance with Ros Casares to defeat UMMC Ekaterinburg 81-63 in Russia. A three-pointer from Lauren midway through the first quarter saw her reach a quick 10 points. The bucket gave Ros a 15-13 lead and UMMC trailed for the rest of the match. With a dozen points to her name after the first quarter, Lauren finished with 15 for the game. Yacoubou, Wauters and Lyttle joined her in double figures as the team shot a collective 57% from the field.
For UMMC, French international Sandrine Gruda top-scored with 20 points whilst Sue Bird had a rare 5 turnovers to 0 assists. The team from Russia will finished third in Group A behind Ros Casares and Galatasaray, who will battle for top seeding next week.
- LJ's stats
- Boxscore