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Craig O'DonoghueSports Journalist

Craig O'Donoghue is part of The West Australian's sports writing team. He joined The West Australian in 2000 and spent 2013-14 working in the Melbourne bureau. He now focuses on AFL and basketball.

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Han Xu was struck by an elbow.

BasketballCommentsPremiumXu furious after elbow to face as Lynx suffer crucial loss

Top spot was on the line between Perth and Townsville, but all eyes were on the treatment Han Xu would receive, so when she went to ground after an elbow to the face, tension exploded.

Craig O'Donoghue

Allen Iverson came to Perth for HoopsFest.

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Iverson tips more NBA stars will come to Perth for HoopsFest

Basketball fans were pumped to have Allen Iverson in Perth for HoopsFest and the former NBA superstar has given the event a glowing endorsement in an exclusive interview with The West Australian.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats training at Warwick Stadium, Warwick, on Tuesday. Pictured is David Duke. Carwyn Monck

BasketballCommentsPremiumFocus on Duke at practice after Cats didn’t sign replacement

Perth Wildcats made the big call to stick with their current roster last week instead of signing an injury replacement for David Duke, so what did the American look like at training today?

Craig O'Donoghue

Han Xu was under intense physical pressure against Bendigo.

BasketballPremiumWNBL boss hits back after Lynx complain about Han Xu tactics

Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik asked why international stars would play in Australia if they cop the physical treatment Han Xu is experiencing, but now the WNBL CEO has hit back.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats celebrate their HoopsFest win.

BasketballCommentsPremiumKeep HoopsFest in Perth! NBL owner plants flag in the ground

HoopsFest enjoyed a massive increase in attendance, players and coaches raved about the weekend and celebrities were out in force, so now the focus has turned to bringing it back next year.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton in action at HoopsFest.

BasketballPremiumNo joy for Cotton in Perth despite WA crowd support

RAC Arena was packed with fans who were cheering for Bryce Cotton as an Adelaide 36er at HoopsFest, but they went home disappointed.

Craig O'Donoghue

WA excitement machine Luke Paul.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWA teen with NBA future makes HUGE call on career

Luke Paul is clearly the best 16-year-old basketballer in Australia and NBA teams are already excited about what he can be, and now he’s signed a contract that could make that dream happen.

Craig O'Donoghue

Lachie Neale could return to Perth.

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Lach it in? Time is now for Freo, Eagles to make Neale call

The prospect of Lachie Neale being available for 2027 wouldn’t have been part of Fremantle and West Coast’s plans at the start of pre-season, but now, they must move quickly if they want to lure him.

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Elijah Pepper.

BasketballCommentsPremiumThis is why we backed them: JR lauds efforts of younger guys

Perth Wildcats made a big call to back their youngsters instead of signing a replacement player and coach John Rillie says the team is seeing the benefits of them now having confidence.

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Perth Wildcats have decided against signing a replacement player.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPerth Wildcats make their call on import injury replacement

Perth Wildcats had until 6.30pm to sign a replacement player for injured import David Duke junior or spend the remainder of the season with their current roster. They’ve made that decision.

Craig O'Donoghue

New Zealand Breaker star Karim Lopez.

BasketballCommentsPremiumNBL or college cash? How league is taking on mega NIL dreams

Fifteen NBA clubs are in Perth watching NBL games at HoopsFest and while the money available play in US colleges is massive, the league believes youngsters will still value development over dollars

Craig O'Donoghue

Han Xu was angry in Perth Lynx’s win over Bendigo Spirit.

BasketballPremiumProtect Han Xu or stars won’t play in the league: Lynx coach

Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik has launched a passionate plea for protection after his superstar Han Xu received a barrage of physical attention during his team’s stunning win over Bendigo Spirit.

Craig O'Donoghue