Furphy fantastic in first season with Pacers
AFTER being selected in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft last year, Aussie Johnny Furphy made the most of his 10 appearances in the G League with the Indiana Mad Ants, and did enough to justify more minutes with the Pacers moving forward. Although a large chunk of his time was spent with […]
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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.
Ball continuing brilliance in NZNBL
ONE OF the brightest young talents in New Zealand basketball, Jackson Ball has continued to impress in the NZNBL and remains a consistently strong performer for the Hawke’s Bay Hawks throughout the 2025 season. At 17 years of age, Ball has truly emerged as one of the premier young basketball talents in Oceania, thriving in […] The post Ball continuing brilliance in NZNBL appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Hunt heroics prominent despite tough loss
ALTHOUGH the Cockburn Cougars fell five points short in their clash against the Mandurah Magic in Round 3 of the NBL1 West Men’s over the weekend, rising talent Josh Hunt was one of the better performers. The two sides had enjoyed two very different starts to the season, with the Cougars searching for their first […] The post Hunt heroics prominent despite tough loss appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Ben Saraf
ISRAELI shooting guard Ben Saraf offers plenty as a prospect ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, and could develop into one of the best players in the class if all goes to plan when he hits the top level. At six-foot-six, he immediately catches the eye for the size he brings to his position, which […] The post NBA Comparisons – Ben Saraf appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
