Flynn fires in great G League season for Spurs
IN HIS second full season at G League level, Malachi Flynn was tremendous for the Austin Spurs, leading by example with an extremely productive campaign, earning himself All-G League First Team honours. Flynn previously played in the NBA, selected by the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2020 draft, before spending four years […]
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NBA Comparisons – Maxime Raynaud
A BIG man with the ability to stretch the floor and boasting a skillset that goes beyond what is expected in the frontcourt, Maxime Raynaud is a potential first round selection at the 2025 NBA Draft. With excellent passing ability for his size at seven-foot-one, as well as an ability to knock down shots from […] The post NBA Comparisons – Maxime Raynaud appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Fagan fantastic again as CoE steal win from Bandits
THERE are not too many players having a better start to the NBL1 season than Sitaya Fagan, who was immense once again for the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (BA CoE) in their win over the Albury Wodonga Bandits in the East Women’s over the weekend. Fagan has been far and away the best performer […] The post Fagan fantastic again as CoE steal win from Bandits appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Flynn fires in great G League season for Spurs
IN HIS second full season at G League level, Malachi Flynn was tremendous for the Austin Spurs, leading by example with an extremely productive campaign, earning himself All-G League First Team honours. Flynn previously played in the NBA, selected by the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2020 draft, before spending four years […] The post Flynn fires in great G League season for Spurs appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Akhuar amazes with sharpshooting performance
THE LATEST player to impress for the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence is Roor Akhuar, who put together a matchwinning performance in his team’s three-point win over the Hornsby Ku Ring Gai Spiders in the NBL1 East Men’s last weekend. The CoE were coming off a massive 41-point win over the Albury Wodonga Bandits the […] The post Akhuar amazes with sharpshooting performance appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Yaxel Lendeborg
A VERSATILE performer who can impact the game in just about every way, forward Yaxel Lendeborg may have just done enough to secure selection in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, which is getting closer by the day. At six-foot-nine, he certainly brings plenty of height to the forward position, but it is […] The post NBA Comparisons – Yaxel Lendeborg appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Mac does it again with Magical season
ALTHOUGH largely known for his high-flying antics in the NBA Slam Dunk Competition, Mac McClung has been performing exceptionally well for the Osceola Magic in the NBA G League, and delivered another standout season. After playing for the South Bay Lakers and earning G League Rookie of the Year honours in 2022, he has since […] The post Mac does it again with Magical season appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Taylor tremendous as young guns squash Spiders
IN A game where plenty of players delivered strong outings, it was Sophie Taylor who stood above the rest as the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence defeated the Hornsby Ku Ring Gai Spiders. The Centre of Excellence boasts plenty of young talent, developing the next generation of basketballers at the AIS in Canberra. It has […] The post Taylor tremendous as young guns squash Spiders appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Aussies get it done in first Trans Tasman Throwdown
IT WAS two from two for Australia in its first clashes against New Zealand, with both the Opals and Boomers emerging victorious from the first instalment of the Trans Tasman Throwdown on Wednesday night. Australia (88) defeated New Zealand (70) Kicking things off for the evening was a clash between the Opals and the New […] The post Aussies get it done in first Trans Tasman Throwdown appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Rasheer Fleming
ONE OF the most energetic players in the class, Rasheer Fleming is an excellent combo forward and seems to has done enough to justify selection inside the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft next month. With the ability to play both the four and the three, Fleming has excellent spot-up shooting skills, is remarkably […] The post NBA Comparisons – Rasheer Fleming appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
