NBA Comparisons – Noa Essengue
AT JUST 18 years of age, Noa Essengue is one of the youngest players in the 2025 NBA Draft pool, but the Frenchman is one of the best high-ceiling bets available, and could prove a steal if he slides outside the top 10. At six-foot-10, he is already bringing plenty of size as a forward […]
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Berg brings it as Magic maul Slammers
IN ONE of the most dominant wins in 2025 for an NBL1 side, the Mandurah Magic claimed an astounding 71-point win over the South West Slammers in the West Women’s action at Mandurah Aquatic and Rec Centre on Thursday night. The two sides came into the match in reasonably similar form, with the Magic having […] The post Berg brings it as Magic maul Slammers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Nique Clifford
A VERSATILE prospect who can fill a number of roles on the court, Nique Clifford will be an extremely intriguing option for teams at the 2025 NBA Draft later this year in June. A six-foot-six wing who essentially does it all, Clifford displayed plenty of toughness throughout his time with Colorado State in the NCAA […] The post NBA Comparisons – Nique Clifford appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Bertram brilliant with near-triple-double
LACHLAN Bertram was everywhere for his side as the Mandurah Magic defeated the South West Slammers by 24 points to kick off the ANZAC Round in the NBL1 West Men’s last night. Kicking off the action for the long weekend was a clash between two sides in very different form to start the season at […] The post Bertram brilliant with near-triple-double appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Danny Wolf
A TALENTED big man who brings plenty of height and skill to the frontcourt, Danny Wolf has been pushing himself up the draft boards ahead of the 2025 Draft in June, and could be an outside chance for a lottery selection. Standing a mighty seven feet, he is an impressive physical specimen, and he uses […] The post NBA Comparisons – Danny Wolf appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Freer fantastic as Rockets remain unbeaten
THE NORTH Adelaide Rockets have recorded their fourth win of the 2025 NBL1 Central Women’s season, defeating the Southern Tigers by eight points when the two sides clashed in Round 4 over the weekend. Coming into the game, the Rockets held a record of three wins and zero in a red hot start to the […] The post Freer fantastic as Rockets remain unbeaten appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Giddey reaches greatness in breakout campaign
THE BRIGHTEST Aussie basketball talent in the world, Joshua Giddey delivered a standout season with the Chicago Bulls, playing at an All-Star level in the back half of the season to fully cement himself as a player to watch in the NBA. After coming through the NBL’s Next Stars program (the first Aussie to do […] The post Giddey reaches greatness in breakout campaign appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Hollick helps in a big way as Lakeside topple Slammers
TIM HOLLICK was one of many players to stand out for the Lakeside Lighting as they claimed an impressive win over the South West Slammers in the NBL1 West Men’s over the weekend. Coming into the clash at Eaton Rec Centre on Thursday night, both sides were yet to record a win, with Lakeside having […] The post Hollick helps in a big way as Lakeside topple Slammers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Liam McNeeley
UCONN forward Liam McNeeley is an impressive shooter on the wings and will be able to fit into any offensive set up, which adds to his value ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft where he looms as a lottery selection. The Huskies gun has made a name for himself as a sharpshooter throughout his time […] The post NBA Comparisons – Liam McNeeley appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Camp squad announced for Under 19 World Cup
THERE are plenty of familiar names in the initial squad for the Australian Emus ahead of the 2025 Under-19 World Cup, with the Aussies looking to continue their hot streak of qualifying for the tournament. Since 1979, Australia has qualified for the tournament on 15 out of a possible 17 occasions, and remains a steadfast […] The post Camp squad announced for Under 19 World Cup appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
