Burton shows brilliance in tight loss
ALTHOUGH the Bendigo Spirit fell three points shy of the Southside Flyers in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) over the weekend, Veronica Burton delivered a performance that was worthy of a win. Coming into the clash, the Spirit had their unbeaten start to the season come to an end in recent weeks, and although […]
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Burton shows brilliance in tight loss
ALTHOUGH the Bendigo Spirit fell three points shy of the Southside Flyers in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) over the weekend, Veronica Burton delivered a performance that was worthy of a win. Coming into the clash, the Spirit had their unbeaten start to the season come to an end in recent weeks, and although […] The post Burton shows brilliance in tight loss appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Jackies move into top four after gutsy win
MONDAY night in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the Tasmania JackJumpers keep their winning streak alive by producing their most impressive performance in that stretch, upsetting Melbourne United by six points. Coming into the clash at John Cain Arena, the JackJumpers were dealt a massive blow, in both stature and impact, with big man […] The post Jackies move into top four after gutsy win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Hawks hand Wildcats heaviest loss of NBL25
THE PERTH Wildcats suffered their heaviest defeat of the season on Sunday, going down by 32 points to the league leading Illawarra Hawks. Perth entered as winners of four of its last five games but was well and truly dominated by the home side who move to 11-5 for the season and sit comfortably top […] The post Hawks hand Wildcats heaviest loss of NBL25 appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBL25 Wrapped Mini – Round 13
THE FIRST half of Round 13 in the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2024/25 season took place over the weekend, as the competition began 12 consecutive days of games. From Friday to Sunday, four games took place and there were some dominant team displays in that time as the contenders look to separate themselves from the […] The post NBL25 Wrapped Mini – Round 13 appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Wildcats looking to keep form rolling in tough matchup
SUNDAY takes the Perth Wildcats, winners of four out of their last five games, to the WIN Entertainment Centre to take on the Illawarra Hawks, the team who delivered Perth that solitary loss in their last five outings. Illawarra is clear on top of the NBL25 table, with a record of 10-5. They have also […] The post Wildcats looking to keep form rolling in tough matchup appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Christmas round set to begin with double-header
DESPITE starting a day later than other weeks, Round 13 of the National Basketball League (NBL) begins tonight, with two games on the agenda as the bumper Christmas week of play kicks off. With just seven weeks remaining in the 2024/25 season, each week contains matchups that will certainly shape the race for the finals. […] The post Christmas round set to begin with double-header appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Lynx stun Spirit to hand Bendigo first loss
THERE are now no unbeaten sides in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) after the Perth Lynx defeated Bendigo Spirit in a top of the table clash that will shape the remainder of the 2024/25 season. The twos sides clashed at Red Energy Arena on Thursday night, and it was the top-placed Bendigo looking to […] The post Lynx stun Spirit to hand Bendigo first loss appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
SCOUTING NOTES | Alabama vs. North Dakota
IN A high-scoring encounter, the Alabama Crimson Tide did enough to get past the North Dakota Fighting Hawks by seven points in the NCAAM basketball action. The Crimson Tide took on the Fighting Hawks at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on Thursday morning, in a clash that was set to highlight the impressive talent across the […] The post SCOUTING NOTES | Alabama vs. North Dakota appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Cotton craziness continues as Bryce brings the big show
THE FORM of superstar point guard Bryce Cotton has been irresistible of late, and he has shown no signs of slowing down after another match-winning performance in the big win over the Cairns Taipans last weekend. Cotton came into the Perth Wildcats‘ matchup against the bottom-placed Taipans in career-best form, having recorded 40 or more […] The post Cotton craziness continues as Bryce brings the big show appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
