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 […]
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SCOUTING NOTES | Providence vs. UConn
THE COLLEGE basketball action continued over the holiday period, with 2025 already seeing some exciting clashes take place as March Madness approaches at a rapid pace. Monday saw the Providence Friars take on the UConn Huskies in a highly anticipated matchup that certainly lived up to the hype. The Huskies were the favourites coming into […] The post SCOUTING NOTES | Providence vs. UConn appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Hawks, JackJumpers look to bounce back in crucial clash
THE 15TH round of the National Basketball League (NBL) continues tonight with a clash between two finals contenders, when the Illawarra Hawks host the Tasmania JackJumpers at WIN Entertainment Centre in a game that could shape the ladder. Both teams have already sustained a loss in Round 15, and with the 2024/25 season as tight […] The post Hawks, JackJumpers look to bounce back in crucial clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Bullets, Kings top up with import signing
WITH the final stretch of games set to decide the race for the finals in the National Basketball League (NBL), both the Brisbane Bullets and the Sydney Kings have added imports for the last few rounds of the 2024/25 season. The Bullets have added a name that will certainly be familiar for NBL fans, with […] The post Bullets, Kings top up with import signing appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Cotton does it again to best Breakers
THE Perth Wildcats welcomed in the new year with a Round 15 victory over the New Zealand Breakers. New Zealand have continued to slide down the NBL25 table after sitting atop the ladder after seven rounds. The Breakers entered Sunday’s clash off the back of a win, but before that had lost eight consecutive games […] The post Cotton does it again to best Breakers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Rising Phoenix halt Jackies’ winning streak
THE FORM team of the National Basketball League (NBL) continued that trend over the weekend, with the SEM Phoenix convincingly defeating the Tasmania JackJumpers by 14 points at MyState Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon. In one of the most anticipated clashes of Round 15, two teams that have been putting a string of wins together […] The post Rising Phoenix halt Jackies’ winning streak appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Collier crushes Lightning with monster double-double
A TREMENDOUS individual performance from Charli Collier helped the UC Capitals break their losing streak and defeat the Adelaide Lightning in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) action over the weekend. The two teams clashed at Adelaide 36ers Arena on Friday night, and it was the home side that came in as favourites. The Capitals […] The post Collier crushes Lightning with monster double-double appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
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.
