Gems get going with first up win
DESPITE an unexpectedly delayed start to their campaign, the Australian Gems are finally underway at the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup in Czechia, defeating Brazil by 28 points in their first outing of the tournament in the ideal way to kick things off. The Aussies were initially meant to kick off their campaign against Mali […]
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2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Philadelphia 76ers
ONE OF the more intriguing teams heading into the 2025 NBA Draft in Chicago last month, the Philadelphia 76ers left the intake with a key piece for the future thanks to their top-three result at the draft lottery. Despite being tipped as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference heading into last season, […] The post 2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Philadelphia 76ers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Furphy, Olbrich duel in Summer League battle
A PAIR of Aussies went head to head in the 2025 NBA Summer League this morning as Lachlan Olbrich‘s Chicago Bulls defeated Johnny Furphy‘s Indiana Pacers by nine points in an exciting glimpse into Australia’s NBA future. Furphy is set to enter his second NBA campaign this season, with his Pacers falling one win short […] The post Furphy, Olbrich duel in Summer League battle appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Cobras crush Blues with emphatic win
THE KILSYTH Cobras produced a dominant display in their sole outing of Round 16 of the Big V Youth Championship Women’s over the weekend, handing the Frankston Blues a 35-point loss when the two sides clashed at Kilsyth Sports Centre on Saturday evening. The Cobras are one of the biggest contenders to the championship in […] The post Cobras crush Blues with emphatic win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Orlando Magic
IT WAS a pair of excellent additions for the Orlando Magic at the 2025 NBA Draft in Chicago next week, adding two really strong prospects and ensuring the future is still immensely bright for the team moving forward. The Magic have built their star duo of the future in Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, and […] The post 2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Orlando Magic appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Toohey tremendous as Warriors best Jazz
RECENT NBA draftee Alex Toohey was excellent in Monday’s action in the Summer League, starring for the Golden State Warriors as they claimed a 10-point win over the Utah Jazz in the preseason tournament. Toohey was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft last month, having caught […] The post Toohey tremendous as Warriors best Jazz appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Blues best Thunder to close out round
THE FINAL game of Round 16 of the Big V Youth Men’s Championship saw the Frankston Blues claim an 11-point win over the Eltham Wildcats in an entertaining clash at Montmorency Secondary College on Sunday afternoon. The 2025 Big V season is coming to a close, and the Blues are one of the teams to […] The post Blues best Thunder to close out round appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Gems get going with first up win
DESPITE an unexpectedly delayed start to their campaign, the Australian Gems are finally underway at the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup in Czechia, defeating Brazil by 28 points in their first outing of the tournament in the ideal way to kick things off. The Aussies were initially meant to kick off their campaign against Mali […] The post Gems get going with first up win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Oklahoma City Thunder
FRESH off winning the first NBA Championship in the history of the franchise, Oklahoma City Thunder added two young pieces to their roster at the 2025 Draft in Chicago last month, ensuring the young core continues to grow. The Thunder were the best team in the NBA last season, winning 68 of their 82 games […] The post 2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Oklahoma City Thunder appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Proctor produces pearler to start Summer League
IN HIS first outing in an NBA jersey, Aussie point guard Tyrese Proctor caught the eye as his Cleveland Cavaliers fell to a fast-finishing Indiana Pacers in their Summer League clash earlier today. Proctor was drafted by the Cavaliers with the 49th overall selection at the 2025 NBA Draft last month, following an impressive few […] The post Proctor produces pearler to start Summer League appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
