Lopez lights it up again despite defeat
ALTHOUGH it has been a slow start to the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season for the New Zealand Breakers as a whole, Next Star and NBA Draft prospect Karim Lopez has been a shining light for the team. Lopez impressed again in the loss to the Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday […]
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Taipans looking to defend home court against Wildcats
THE ROUND 4 action in the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2025/26 fixture continues tonight, when the Cairns Taipans host the travelling Perth Wildcats at Cairns Convention Centre in a blockbuster Friday night encounter. The Taipans were thumped by the Adelaide 36ers during their last home game up north, and will be eager to put on […] The post Taipans looking to defend home court against Wildcats appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Sixers stay unbeaten after fending off JackJumpers
THERE are still two unbeaten teams in the National Basketball League (NBL) a few weeks into the 2025/26 season, after the Adelaide 36ers defeated the Tasmania JackJumpers at Adelaide Entertainment Centre last night. It marked the first official match of Round 4 following a pair of Ignite Cup clashes on Wednesday, and was shaping as […] The post Sixers stay unbeaten after fending off JackJumpers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Squad announced for selection camp ahead of Oceania Championships
AUSTRALIA’s next generation of basketballers are gearing up for potential selection for the upcoming 2025 FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championships, which is set to be held in Samoa later this year in an excellent showcase of young talent. Australia will take both a men’s and a women’s team to the tournament and will be the favourites […] The post Squad announced for selection camp ahead of Oceania Championships appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
In-form teams set to lock horns in Thursday encounter
FOLLOWING last night’s Ignite Cup action, Round 4 of the National Basketball League (NBL) officially kicks off tonight with a clash between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Adelaide 36ers at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Both teams are in form with consecutive wins under their belt, and have emerged as strong contenders for the 2025/26 championship, ensuring […] The post In-form teams set to lock horns in Thursday encounter appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Melbourne maintains perfect record with win over Kings
MELBOURNE United has kept its perfect record intact over the first four weeks of the National Basketball League (NBL) season, kicking off its campaign in the Ignite Cup with a win over the Sydney Kings on Wednesday night. United travelled north to take on the Kings at Qudos Bank Arena, and were the form team […] The post Melbourne maintains perfect record with win over Kings appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Winless teams clash as Ignite Cup begins
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL)’s in-season tournament begins tonight, with the New Zealand Breakers hosting the Illawarra Hawks at Spark Arena to mark the first match of the Ignite Cup in an exciting milestone for the competition. The Ignite Cup will see a total of 20 games take place on Wednesday nights across the 2025/26 […] The post Winless teams clash as Ignite Cup begins appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Lopez lights it up again despite defeat
ALTHOUGH it has been a slow start to the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season for the New Zealand Breakers as a whole, Next Star and NBA Draft prospect Karim Lopez has been a shining light for the team. Lopez impressed again in the loss to the Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday […] The post Lopez lights it up again despite defeat appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Lewis shows promise against Pelicans
THE SECOND of the NBL x NBA clashes took place at John Cain Arena on Sunday afternoon, with the New Orleans Pelicans facing the SEM Phoenix in another exhibition clash, and although the result was disappointing, Next Star Malique Lewis stood out. Lewis withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft to return to the Phoenix and […] The post Lewis shows promise against Pelicans appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Capitals douse Flames in preseason hitout
THE PRESEASON action in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) continued earlier today, as the UC Capitals defeated the Sydney Flames in an exhibition clash at Belconnen Basketball Centre. With the 2025/26 season set to kick off in less than two weeks, the final preparations are underway for what should be an exciting few months […] The post Capitals douse Flames in preseason hitout appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
