2024/25 WNBL: Round 10 preview
FIVE matches welcome in the start of 2025 for the WNBL with the first of five tipping off tonight in Sydney. The Flames will test themselves up against ladder leaders Bendigo Spirit, in what will be a relatively straight forward round for the eight sides in action, with Adelaide Lightning and UC Capitals playing two […]
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Fourth quarter Kings do it again
FOR THE second consecutive match, an incredible final term from the Sydney Kings saw them run over the top of an NBL opponent, this time the Brisbane Bullets at Brisbane Entertainment Centre last night. The Kings trailed by three points at half-time and two at the final break in a game that was on edge […] The post Fourth quarter Kings do it again appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Fast-starting 36ers turn tables on United
ADELAIDE 36ers have reversed the script against Melbourne United, exacting revenge on the side that beat them by 20 points in Round 9, by coming away with a four-quarter performance and 19-point victory at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Just a week ago, the 36ers looked in serious trouble, going down to Perth Wildcats by 24 points […] The post Fast-starting 36ers turn tables on United appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Ellis buzzer-beater Fires Townsville to win
A LAST second ridiculous long-range bomb from Abbey Ellis grabbed the win for Townsville Fire, sinking Southside Flyers at the State Basketball Centre this evening. In a WNBL classic, the Fire lad for the most part in the match, but were level in the dying moments until Ellis nailed an outstanding jump shot from outside […] The post Ellis buzzer-beater Fires Townsville to win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Lightning Colliered by red-hot Capitals
DESPITE a tough season, the UC Capitals came up with the goods against a disappointing Adelaide Lightning thanks to a stellar performance from import Charli Collier overnight. The 25-year-old American finished with a massive double-double of 25 points and 16 rebounds, going head-to-head with Adelaide’s Brianna Turner (12 points, 19 rebounds) in a battle for […] The post Lightning Colliered by red-hot Capitals appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Taipans produce fatal bite in jaw-dropping upset
IT ALMOST had to be seen to be believed, but the result is now in the books. Last placed Cairns Taipans – on a 15-game losing streak – took down ladder leaders Illawarra Hawks by three points at the Hawks’ home court much to the disbelief of everyone in the NBL community. The Taipans have […] The post Taipans produce fatal bite in jaw-dropping upset appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Hawks set to strike in top-against-bottom clash
IN WHAT looms as one of the most one-sided contests of the year, ladder leaders Illawarra Hawks will play host to cellar dwellers Cairns Taipans at home. The 13-6 Hawks are coming off a rare loss the other night to South East Melbourne Phoenix and will be keen to atone for that, which they should […] The post Hawks set to strike in top-against-bottom clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Griffin winds back clock as Spirit douses Flames
A REMARKABLE double-double performance from veteran Kelsey Griffin resulted in WNBL ladder leaders Bendigo Spirit accounting for Sydney Flames in a dominant 21-point win overnight. To kick off Round 10 of the competition, and the first official match of 2025, the Spirit dominated for three quarters to lead by 29 points at the last break […] The post Griffin winds back clock as Spirit douses Flames appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Comeback Kings: Adams dominates last term
COACH Brian Goorjian might be asking for more support in the backcourt, but his number one man Jaylen Adams seems comfortable just doing it all himself. The star guard went ham in the last quarter against South East Melbourne Phoenix, putting up 21 points in 10 minutes for his Sydney Kings to go from 13 […] The post Comeback Kings: Adams dominates last term appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Rising Phoenix face inconsistent Kings
TWO SIDES that have enormous potential, but have also had some serious lows this season, Sydney Kings and South East Melbourne Phoenix will tip off for the first NBL game of 2025. As it stands, the Kings are ahead of the Phoenix, but the gap – which was considerably larger for most of the season, […] The post Rising Phoenix face inconsistent Kings appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
