Young guns set to shine in Trans-Tasman Throwdown
THERE is plenty of emerging talent named to feature in the 2025 Trans-Tasman Throwdown, which pits the Australian Boomers and Opals against the Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns respectively in the coming days. Australian and New Zealand basketball will lock horns in a best-of-three series, with two games taking place in Australia while the third […]
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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.
2025 NBA G League Elite Camp invitees announced
ONE OF the most unique paths to the NBA continues again this season, with the list of invitees announced for the G League Elite Camp, which is set to take place later this week. It is a three-day event where NBA Draft prospects will get a chance to showcase their skills in front of scouts […] The post 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp invitees announced appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Young guns set to shine in Trans-Tasman Throwdown
THERE is plenty of emerging talent named to feature in the 2025 Trans-Tasman Throwdown, which pits the Australian Boomers and Opals against the Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns respectively in the coming days. Australian and New Zealand basketball will lock horns in a best-of-three series, with two games taking place in Australia while the third […] The post Young guns set to shine in Trans-Tasman Throwdown appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Deas dominates as Blues beat Pioneers
EMERGING talent Bonnie Deas put together an excellent offensive performance as the Frankston Blues claimed a 23-point win over the Mt. Gambier Pioneers in Round 5 of the NBL1 South Women’s over the weekend. The Blues had broken even with three wins and three losses from their six games to start the 2025 season, and […] The post Deas dominates as Blues beat Pioneers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Joan Beringer
BIG MAN Joan Beringer has been impressing throughout his short junior career in Europe recently, and will slot into an NBA rotation nicely when he is inevitably selected at the 2025 NBA Draft late next month. At six-foot-11, Beringer is an immensely impressive physical profile, and has developed at a rapid rate after only beginning […] The post NBA Comparisons – Joan Beringer appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
