Driving Lay UpItaly 's Caterina Dotto (left) driving a layup past Australia 's Mikhaela Donnelly during the girls' basketball match between Italy and Australia. Australia won 29-15.
Olivia DribblesAustralia's Olivia Bontempelli (left) dribbles the ball as Japan's Hikari Itaya defends in a Girls' preliminary basketball match between Japan and Australia. Japan won the match 17 - 10.
Japan's Lay UpJapan's Misato Kuma (center) lays up a ball while Australia's Olivia Bontempelli (left) and Mikhaela Donnelly (far right) attempt to block in a Girls' preliminary basketball match between Japan and Australia. Japan won the match 17 - 10.
Hannah RunsAustralia's Hannah Kaser (right) races past Chile's Garcia Dayanne for the ball in a preliminary girls' basketball match. Australia beat Chile 12-4.
Olivia Fights BackChile's Garcia Katalina (left) fights for the ball with Australis's Olivia Bontempelli in a preliminary girls' basketball match. Australia beat Chile 12-4.
Chile ChallengesChile's Garcia Katalina (right) challenges Australia's Rosemary Fandljevic in a preliminary girls' basketball match. Australia beat Chile 12-4.
Huge atmosphere at 3 on 3Rosie Fadljevic loves the atmosphere at the 3 on 3 and thinks the youth targeted modification is fantastic.
Parent sees YOG as stepping stoneBasketball parent Anne-Maree Kaser sees the Youth Games as an amazing experience for her daughter Hannah.
Donnelly's BlockAustralia's Mikhaela Donnelly blocked by France's Rudiane Eduardo during the girls' preliminary basketball.
Fadljevic's DefenceFrance's Onayssa Sbahi scoring a graceful layup against Australia's Rosemary Fadljevic. Australia beat France 21-15.
Tripping OverAustralia's Olivia Bontempelli falling over France's Lou Mataly during the girls' preliminay basketball match between France and Australia.
Blind SidedIt was a hair raising experience for Australia's Hannah Kaser as she dribbles during the girls' preliminary basketball match between France and Australia. Australia beat France 21-15. Photo:
London BasketballLondon 1948: Players in action during a basketball match.
Training for three-on-threeOlivia Bontempelli talks about the Youth Games three-on-three basketball competition and how the team has been training for the different format.
Gaze the Sydney 2000 FlagbearerFive-time Olympian in basketball Andrew Gaze reflects on the night he was announced as Australian Team flagbearer for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Basketball ArenaConstruction on the Basketball Arena in Olympic Park is underway. It will host Basketball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and the final stages of the Handball competition during the London 2012 Games.
Original Dream TeamThe original American Dream Team awaits their next match. Co-captained by Michael Johnson (2nd from left) the team included Michael Jordon (4th from left), Charles Barkley (5th from left) and the best the NBA had to offer. The team scored more than 100pts in every game and defeated Croatia in the final 117-85.
Three on three basketballYouth Olympics Athlete Role Model Andrew Gaze talks about three on three basketball at the Games.
Australia Trumps CubaAn Australian victory over Cuba in an Olympic basketball match with a final score of 75-63. Australia went on to win the bronze medal in a match against the Ukraine winning 66-56.
Andrew Gaze - Athlete Role ModelFive-time Olymian in basketball Andrew Gaze talks about being an Athlete Role Model for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympics.
Bradtke praises YOG opportunityFour-time Olympian Mark Bradtke told Australian Youth Olympic Team members and media today how he wishes there was a Youth Olympic Games when he was starting out. To celebrate one-month until Singapore 2010 athletes gathered in Melbourne where there was a 3-on-3 exhibition which Bradtke played in.
Edge of Your Seat ThrillerLauren Jackson #15 of Australia goes to the basket over Lisa Leslie #9 of the United States in the women's basketball gold medal match. The United States won 74-63.
Argentinian CelebrationsTeam Argentina walk off the court after they receive the gold medal for men's basketball beating Italy 84-69.
Best of Beijing - BasketballThe Australian's Women Basketball Team won silver at the Wukesong Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.
