Tigers remain unbeaten after caging Falcons
IF IT was not already clear, Melbourne Tigers further established why they are the team to beat in the Big V Women’s Youth Championship after a dominant 29-point victory on the road against Waverley Falcons in a top of the table Anzac Day clash. The Tigers notched another two wins over the weekend – including […]
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NBA Comparisons – Hugo Gonzalez
ALTHOUGH it has been tough to get a read on his play, but Hugo Gonzalez has been proving himself as a jack of all trades NBA Draft prospect ahead of the 2025 intake, and seems a good fit for teams currently in the championship window. In terms of NBA ready prospects, Gonzalez is in the […] The post NBA Comparisons – Hugo Gonzalez appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Cobras strike Tigers with tight win
THE KILSYTH Cobras held off a fast-finishing Melbourne Tigers outfit to claim a five-point win in the Big V Youth League Championship Women’s at Kilsyth Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon. Both sides entered the clash fresh off a win earlier in the round, with the Cobras besting the Casey Cavaliers by 20 points, while the […] The post Cobras strike Tigers with tight win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Jack’s attack breaks scoring record
MELBOURNE Tigers star Jack Purchase has etched his name in the history books, posting a record-breaking 55 points in the loss to the Eltham Wildcats in the NBL1 South Men’s over the weekend. Purchase’s total is the most in a single game in NBL1 history, shouldering the offensive load for the Tigers unlike anything seen […] The post Jack’s attack breaks scoring record appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Ferocious first half sets up Spectres win
THE NUNAWADING Spectres dominated the first half and held on for a 12-point win over the Pakenham Warriors in the VJBL Under 18 Boys VC Watson action over the weekend. The Spectres came into the clash in strong form, having secured wins in three of their first four clashes prior to the school holiday break, […] The post Ferocious first half sets up Spectres win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Noah Penda
ALTHOUGH not the flashiest player with the most exciting highlights package, the value of Noah Penda as a prospect is immense, and there will be plenty of interested teams at the 2025 NBA Draft in June. With one of the best brains in the draft class, he plays with the smarts of a veteran, and […] The post NBA Comparisons – Noah Penda appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Brett brilliant in first round win
ELISSA Brett led the Ipswich Force to a thrilling win in the opening round of the 2025 NBL1 North Women’s season, holding off a late charge by the Ipswich Force to run out six-point winners last night. Thursday night’s clash at Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium marked the first clash of the fixture, and gave both […] The post Brett brilliant in first round win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Davison dominant in MVP season
IT WAS a magnificent individual campaign from Maine Celtics guard JD Davison, who stepped into stardom by winning the Most Valuable Player award for the 2024/25 season in deserving fashion. Averaging 25.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game, there were no better players this season than the 22-year-old. He showed why he was […] The post Davison dominant in MVP season appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Mazlin musters up a win for the Rollers in season opener
BOSTON Mazlin was the star of the show as the Gold Coast Rollers conjured up a 10-point win over the Ipswich Force to open the 2025 season in style in the NBL1 North Men’s competition on Thursday night. The Rollers and the Force opened the Men’s division at Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium last night, with […] The post Mazlin musters up a win for the Rollers in season opener appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Will Riley
CANADIAN Will Riley is an exciting small forward and intriguing NBA Draft prospect, showing plenty of ability during his time with Illinois, giving his stock a big boost ahead of the intake in June. With excellent driving ability, plenty of upside as a shooter and nice skills as a playmaker, there is enough checked on […] The post NBA Comparisons – Will Riley appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
