Phoenix pip Taipans in preseason clash
THE SECOND preseason clash ahead of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season saw the new-look SEM Phoenix defeat a slightly undermanned Cairns Taipans outfit when the two sides went head to head on Tuesday night. Following the first preseason match which saw the Sydney Kings defeat the Tasmania JackJumpers, the action continued at State […] The post Phoenix pip Taipans in preseason clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Dandenong downs Thunder to seal third
THE DANDENONG Rangers have locked in third spot after defeating the Keilor Thunder in the ninth and final round of the 2025 VJBL U18 Girls VC Championship season when the two sides went head to head over the weekend. The Rangers were coming to the end of a strong home and away fixture, having proven […] The post Dandenong downs Thunder to seal third appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025/26 NBL Next Star preview – Karim Lopez
ONE OF the strongest performing players in the program last season, Karim Lopez is entering his second campaign as an NBL Next Star, having already firmed as a top 10 fancy for the 2026 NBA Draft on the back of his efforts. The New Zealand Breakers were thrilled with the level of output and upside […] The post 2025/26 NBL Next Star preview – Karim Lopez appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Miller magnificent as Sea Eagles snatch title
THE MANLY Warringah Sea Eagles are the 2025 NBL1 East Women’s Champions, with Zoey Miller playing a key role as her side defeated the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (BA CoE) in the decider over the weekend. It was a fitting conclusion to the 2025 season, given they were the two best teams throughout the […] The post Miller magnificent as Sea Eagles snatch title appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Cobras clinch second by trumping Thunder
THE KILSYTH Cobras have secured the second spot in the VJBL U18 Boys VC Championship standings for season 2025 by defeating the Keilor Thunder by nine points when the two sides clashed in the final round of the fixture on Friday night. Both teams were set to feature in the upcoming finals series, but the […] The post Cobras clinch second by trumping Thunder appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Knox Raids Geelong’s perfect season with stunning upset
NOTHING stings more than losing a grand final, but for Knox Raiders, they applied extra salt in the wound with a 20-point thrashing of a previously undefeated Geelong United for the 2025 NBL1 South Women’s Championship. The Raiders entered the match winning the past 13 games, so were hardly out of form themselves, but Geelong […] The post Knox Raids Geelong’s perfect season with stunning upset appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Thunder deny Spartans’ double in NBL1 North
LOGAN Thunder won a decisive third game by just two points to win the best-of-three NBL1 North Women’s Grand Final yesterday. Tied at a game apiece after the first two matches, the Thunder brought the heat and won in an incredible overtime finish, fitting for a title decider. The first two matches between the pair […] The post Thunder deny Spartans’ double in NBL1 North appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Boomers Cook in Asia Cup three-peat
A DOMINANT performance from Xavier Cooks paved the way for Australia to win its third straight Asia Cup, defeating China in a thrilling on-point victory (90-89) at the King Abdullah Sports City on Sunday night. Cooks put up 30 points and nine rebounds in a memorable night for the Aussies. Prior to the last three […] The post Boomers Cook in Asia Cup three-peat appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBL Next Stars preview series starts next week
THE 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season is around the corner, which means there will be another crop of Next Stars shining in the professional competition in a bid to make their NBA dreams come true. Last season saw two NBL Next Stars make their dreams a reality, when the program helped Alex Toohey and […] The post NBL Next Stars preview series starts next week appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
McDowell-White has her moment in title win
ALTHOUGH her sister Jess may take most of the attention, 20-year-old Hayley McDowell-White showed plenty of promise off the bench as the Southern Districts Spartans defeated the Mackay Meteorettes in the NBL1 North Women’s Grand Final. The Spartans advanced straight through to the semi finals after finishing atop the standings with a record of 13 […] The post McDowell-White has her moment in title win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Williams Jr. wonders as Tigers douse Flames
IN A terrific team performance, Roosevelt Williams Jr. almost posted a triple-double to lead his side to a 19-point win as the Willetton Tigers downed the Rockingham Flames in the NBL1 West Men’s Qualifying Final. Coming into the top-four clash, the Flames were well-placed, having finished atop the standings and secured homecourt advantage at Mike […] The post Williams Jr. wonders as Tigers douse Flames appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Boomers at their best as Aussies pip Philippines
THE AUSTRALIAN Boomers have advanced to the semi finals at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup following their win over the Philippines in their quarter final clash in Saudi Arabia last night, with a team performance leading the way. The Boomers came into the tournament as favourites to win it all and looking to defend their […] The post Boomers at their best as Aussies pip Philippines appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
