Lopez lights up Spark Arena in win over United
LIKELY 2026 NBA Draft lottery selection Karim Lopez impressed in front of scouts in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Friday night, steering his New Zealand Breakers to a two-point win over Melbourne United. Lopez is gunning for the 2026 NBA intake, having impressed during his stint in the Next Stars program, approaching the end […]
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Phoenix power past Sixers to make stunning statement
IN A clear display of just how wide open the race for the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) is heading into the last month of play, the SEM Phoenix recorded a 20-point win over the ladder-leading Adelaide 36ers. In a huge battle on Saturday afternoon, the Sixers welcomed the Phoenix to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre […] The post Phoenix power past Sixers to make stunning statement appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
McVeigh musters up win as Taipans top Tassie
IN AN overtime thriller in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Friday night, Cairns Taipans were able to chalk up a gutsy win over the Tasmania JackJumpers at the Cairns Convention Centre to play agent of chaos in the race for sixth spot. It was a massive encounter in the context of the finals race, […] The post McVeigh musters up win as Taipans top Tassie appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Lopez lights up Spark Arena in win over United
LIKELY 2026 NBA Draft lottery selection Karim Lopez impressed in front of scouts in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Friday night, steering his New Zealand Breakers to a two-point win over Melbourne United. Lopez is gunning for the 2026 NBA intake, having impressed during his stint in the Next Stars program, approaching the end […] The post Lopez lights up Spark Arena in win over United appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Tassie set to tussle with Taipans in vital clash
ONE OF the most intriguing factors of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season to date has been the race for sixth spot on the ladder heading towards the play-in, and another chapter will be written tonight when the Tasmania JackJumpers take on the Cairns Taipans. The JackJumpers are currently clinging to the position with […] The post Tassie set to tussle with Taipans in vital clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Clinical Kings move into second with big win
REMAINING one of the form teams of the National Basketball League (NBL) heading towards the end of the season, the Sydney Kings claimed a dominant 18-point win over the Illawarra Hawks in last night’s encounter. The Hawks travelled up the highway to take on the Kings at Qudos Bank Arena, with the former looking to […] The post Clinical Kings move into second with big win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Perth Wildcats Hold Off SEM Phoenix in Thriller
IN THE National Basketball League (NBL) action on Wednesday night, the Perth Wildcats have managed to sneak past the SEM Phoenix in a surprising comeback win. Being their sixth win in their past seven games, they aim to push past Melbourne United to grasp the fourth spot, and with this statement win against the second-best […] The post Perth Wildcats Hold Off SEM Phoenix in Thriller appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Sixers smash Bullets in spiteful encounter
ALTHOUGH the game will be remembered for an extraordinary late-match melee, the end result remained the same in the National Basketball League (NBL) with the Adelaide 36ers recording a 33-point win over the Brisbane Bullets. The two sides locked horns at the Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre on Wednesday night, with the Sixers looking […] The post Sixers smash Bullets in spiteful encounter appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Wildcats welcome Phoenix in blockbuster clash
WEDNESDAY night in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup will see the SEM Phoenix travel west to take on the Perth Wildcats in a battle between two of the contending sides over the final few weeks of the fixture. The Wildcats and Phoenix will face off at RAC Arena on Wednesday night, and with […] The post Wildcats welcome Phoenix in blockbuster clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Hawks hammer Bullets to move closer to finals spot
WITH injuries blowing the top-six race wide open in the National Basketball League (NBL), Illawarra Hawks showed why they are primed for a run at the play-in with a 38-point win over the Brisbane Bullets. In the final game of Round 18, the Bullets welcomed the Hawks to Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Monday night, with […] The post Hawks hammer Bullets to move closer to finals spot appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
