Magnay-cifent JackJumpers tame Snakes
TASMANIA JackJumpers made it four straight NBL wins with a nine-point victory over Cairns Taipans at MyState Bank Arena last night. In front of more than 4000 fans, the JackJumpers led following a high scoring first term, but found themselves down by the main break. Once they got back on top they held firm to […] The post Magnay-cifent JackJumpers tame Snakes appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
New position means new learnings for Sligar
A HEAD knock was the burden of all evil that sent shockwaves through the Australian Fast5 camp. Kim Jenner was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament leaving just two defenders for the reigning champs. But someone saved the day. Amy Sligar was popped in the relatively unfamiliar position of goal defence for the […] The post New position means new learnings for Sligar appeared first on Netball Rookie Me Central.
SCOUTING NOTES | Alabama vs. North Carolina
ONE OF the most intriguing clashes in the NCAAM basketball schedule for Thursday was a matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Crimson Tide were ranked lower but ended up claiming a 15-point win off the back of a balanced team performance. Alabama controlled the first half to lead […] The post SCOUTING NOTES | Alabama vs. North Carolina appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Double-header set to shake ladder
ROUND 11 of the National Basketball League (NBL) begins tonight with four teams in action in a pair of intriguing clashes. With the action kicking off late in the afternoon, the standings will be likely changed once again with the two clashes representing sides from different areas of the ladder. The first game of the […] The post Double-header set to shake ladder appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
BBL|14 Season Preview: Brisbane Heat
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season is right around the corner, kicking off with a clash between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15. Another bumper schedule plays host to 40 matches followed by a finals series which will see the BBL|14 title awarded on January 27. With plenty of water passing […]
Cotton sets the new bar with record scoring performance
REMARKABLY, for the third time in as many rounds the NBL has seen an all-time 40-minute era scoring record broken. Just two rounds ago Chris Goulding came up against Perth and entered the top three with his scorching 46-point performance, the second highest scoring game of his career behind the 50 points he scored for […] The post Cotton sets the new bar with record scoring performance appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBL Next Star Watch – Round 10
FOLLOWING a week off for the international break, the Next Stars returned in the National Basketball League (NBL) and some produced strong showings as the back half of the season began. The Next Stars are well and truly comfortable at NBL level and should look to make the most of the remaining rounds of the […] The post NBL Next Star Watch – Round 10 appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Marsden bested by brilliant Barker at School Champs
THE 2024 Foot Locker Australian School Championships continued on Tuesday with plenty more games taking place, and in the Girls tournament, Barker College claimed a commanding win over Marsden State High School on the Gold Coast. The two teams came into the clash in very different form, with Barker College undefeated from two games while […] The post Marsden bested by brilliant Barker at School Champs appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Fauonuku overcomes illness to nail nationals
IN A cruel twist of fate, illness came at the worst possible time for Amalani Fauonuku ahead of a national tournament. In what was nearly a nationals campaign to forget, Fauonuku persevered and overcame the illness to thrive across the event. The Saturday night before leaving for Frankston earlier this year, the 16-year-old was struck […] The post Fauonuku overcomes illness to nail nationals appeared first on Netball Rookie Me Central.
NBL25 Mid-Season review – Tasmania JackJumpers
SEASON 2024/25 of the National Basketball League (NBL) is already approaching the halfway mark, and the race for a top six spot is as tight as ever. Now 10 rounds into the fixture has seen record-breaking performances, dominant team displays and thrilling finishes as the NBL produces its most exciting season yet, with the championship […] The post NBL25 Mid-Season review – Tasmania JackJumpers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Woods wonders as Fire catch Lightning in a bottle
AN EXCELLENT performance and game-winner from Townsville Fire star Courtney Woods has led her side to a thrilling one-point win over the Adelaide Lightning at Adelaide 36ers Arena on Friday night. The Fire had been one of the better sides in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) to start the season, but sustained a hefty […] The post Woods wonders as Fire catch Lightning in a bottle appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Terrific trio lead Lake Ginninderra to win
ONE OF the most exciting teams at the 2024 National Schools Championships secured a thrilling win on Monday, as Lake Ginninderra College defeated The Southport School by one-point on the Gold Coast. Lake Ginninderra came into the tournament with plenty of spotlight on their performances, largely due to the inclusion of Jacob Furphy to the […] The post Terrific trio lead Lake Ginninderra to win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
