VFL Player Focus: Hussien El Achkar (Essendon)
ESSENDON has wasted little time in exposing its Next Generation Academy (NGA) talent to state league level, with budding prospect Hussien El Achkar making his VFL debut in Round 10. The 18-year-old booted three second half goals as the Bombers were ultimately overrun by Brisbane on Friday. With Calder Cannons having the bye, El Achkar […] The post VFL Player Focus: Hussien El Achkar (Essendon) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Cobras fall to Thunder in tight contest
KILSYTH Cobras found themselves overrun in the final term in their clash against the Keilor Thunder in Round 11 of the Big V Youth Championship Women’s over the weekend, with the latter getting the job done by seven points. It was a highly anticipated clash given both sides are right in the hunt for the […] The post Cobras fall to Thunder in tight contest appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Houston Rockets
FRESH off their most successful season in years, the Houston Rockets are now armed with a top-10 selection at the 2025 NBA Draft, boasting the capabilities to add to the young talent already thriving on the roster. The Rockets became one of the best teams in the Western Conference, clinching the second seed late in […] The post 2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Houston Rockets appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Spectres speed past Sunbury with big win
NUNAWADING Spectres have started their time in the 2025 VJBL Under-18 Boys VC Championship division in style, claiming an 18-point win over the Sunbury Jets when the two sides went head-to-head over the weekend. After an exciting start to the season in the VC Ashe and VC Watson divisions, the competition was reshuffled ahead of […] The post Spectres speed past Sunbury with big win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Tigers fall short as Geelong grinds out win
MELBOURNE Tigers were unable to recover from a slow start in the Big V Youth Championship Men’s competition over the weekend, falling to Geelong United by nine points in Round 11 of the 2025 season. Both sides have been underperforming to date, falling behind in the standings and currently out of the finals places as […] The post Tigers fall short as Geelong grinds out win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Golden State Warriors
IT WILL be a quiet draft night for the Golden State Warriors, who recently traded away a large portion of their draft capital to acquire veteran stars in a bid to contend in the next couple of seasons. In order to acquire Jimmy Butler in a blockbuster trade, the Warriors traded away their first round […] The post 2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Golden State Warriors appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Sandy stays on top after regrading
THE WEEKEND marked the first round of the VJBL U18 Girls VC Championship division, after the competition underwent some regrading based on form throughout 2025, although it seems the Sandringham Sabres are still the team to beat. The Sabres were unbeaten over the first few months of the season, with no side able to truly […] The post Sandy stays on top after regrading appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Detroit Pistons
IT WILL be a quiet couple of nights for the Detroit Pistons at the 2025 NBA Draft, after the team traded away their first round pick and taking just the one selection into the intake in Chicago next month. After years of trying to put it together and rebuilding through the draft one pick at […] The post 2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Detroit Pistons appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Alexander the amazing in rookie season
IN HIS first season in the G League, Denver Nuggets two way guard Trey Alexander was excellent for the Grand Rapids Gold, winning the competition’s Rookie of the Year award and giving the NBA affiliate plenty of hope moving forward. The 22-year-old went undrafted at the 2024 intake 11 months ago, but signed on to […] The post Alexander the amazing in rookie season appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Dallas Mavericks
IN A massive result in the organisation’s history, the Dallas Mavericks have been awarded the number one selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, in what could prove a crucial moment for the club heading into the future. There was plenty of controversy in Dallas throughout the 2024/25 season, after trading away franchise player Luka Doncic […] The post 2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Dallas Mavericks appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Timme’s terrific season earns NBA spot
BIG MAN Drew Timme became another success story for the G League, producing a magnificent campaign with the Long Island Nets and earning a multi-year contract with the team’s NBA affiliate in the Brooklyn Nets. Timme was outstanding for Long Island throughout the G League season, dominating as a scorer and rebounder and stamping his […] The post Timme’s terrific season earns NBA spot appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Cleveland Cavaliers
IT WAS an extremely disappointing end to the 2024/25 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, being eliminated in five games in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, despite being the best team in the Eastern Conference. It could not have been a more perfect start to the season for the Cavaliers, winning their first 15 […] The post 2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Cleveland Cavaliers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
