2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Brooklyn Nets
ANOTHER year has passed in the rebuild of the Brooklyn Nets, but the team has secured another top-10 selection at the 2025 NBA Draft, and in such a strong class, will undoubtedly add a key piece for the future. Injuries plagued the likes of Cam Thomas and Cameron Johnson throughout the 2024/25 season, and off-season […]
Mason makes his mark in winning campaign
IN WHAT would be considered a successful season, Stockton Kings star Mason Jones powered his team to a G League championship in April, and was deservingly named Finals MVP for his efforts in the decisive series. Jones was a driving force for the Kings all throughout the 2024/25 season, putting together a consistent campaign and […]
2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Boston Celtics
THE BOSTON Celtics came into the season as the reigning NBA Champions, but could not go back to back after falling in the second round of the playoffs last week after being eliminated by the New York Knicks. Boasting one of the strongest rosters in the NBA, the Celtics were a strong chance to go […]
Harkless’ heroic season as Elijah steps up
IT WAS a breakout campaign from Utah Jazz two-way guard Elijah Harkless in the G League this season, proving a vital member of the Salt Lake City Stars and emerging as a serious talent throughout the 2024/25 fixture. On the season, Harkless averaged 26.9 points to go with 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.3 steals […]
2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Atlanta Hawks
IT WAS another play-in exit for the Atlanta Hawks to wrap up the 2024/25 season after finishing as the eighth seed and being eliminated by the Miami Heat in the second round of the tournament. Despite a breakout campaign from Aussie recruit Dyson Daniels, who took out the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award and an […]
Brown shows brilliance for Westchester
LOOKING to make his way back into the NBA, Moses Brown put together a strong campaign for the Westchester Knicks in the G League, cementing himself as one of the competition’s premier big men and putting himself back on the radar. After going undrafted in 2019, he joined the Portland Trail Blazers on a two-way […]
Daniels delivers in Sabres debut
ONE OF the most exciting young players in the country made his debut in the NBL1 South Men’s over the weekend, with Dash Daniels suiting up for the Sandringham Sabres in their 19-point win over the Ballarat Miners. The younger brother of NBA star Dyson, Daniels has already signed on as an NBL Next Star […]
Sabres steal win from Casey in thriller
SANDRINGHAM Sabres have pulled off a thrilling win over the Casey Cavaliers in the Big V Youth Men’s Championship on the weekend, getting the job done by two points in a nail-biting finish to the contest, with Joe Lubarsky‘s game-winning jumper proving the difference. Coming into the clash at Southern Basketball Stadium on Sunday afternoon, […]
Brogan brilliance leads CoE past Bears
AN EXCELLENT two-way performance from Che Brogan was instrumental in getting the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence past the Norths Bears in the NBL1 East Men’s over the weekend. Despite being full of players still finding their feet at professional level, the CoE have dominated the 2025 season to date, claiming seven wins from eight […]
Big guns star as Wildcats thrash Blues
THE ELTHAM Wildcats delivered one of the best performances of the 2025 season in the VJBL Under-18 Girls VC Ashe competition on Friday night, defeating the Frankston Blues by a whopping 64 points in a dominant display. The Wildcats have been one of the strongest outfits to start the fixture, and look the biggest challenger […]
Sabres steal win from Casey in thriller
SANDRINGHAM Sabres have pulled off a thrilling win over the Casey Cavaliers in the Big V Youth Men’s Championship on the weekend, getting the job done by two points in a nail-biting finish to the contest, with Joe Lubarsky‘s game-winning jumper proving the difference. Coming into the clash at Southern Basketball Stadium on Sunday afternoon, […]
Terrific Tigers maul Eagles for road win
THE MELBOURNE Tigers have continued their winning form in the Big V Women’s Youth Championship, defeating the Diamond Valley Eagles by eight points at Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre on Sunday afternoon. Melbourne Tigers (92) defeated Diamond Valley Eagles (84) It was the second time of the weekend that these two sides were locking […]
Cobras strike in second half to down Sabres
A TERRIFIC second half showing has seen the Kilsyth Cobras defeat the Sandringham Sabres when the two sides clashed at Southern Basketball Stadium on Sunday afternoon in the Big V Youth Women’s Championship. Sandringham Sabres (76) def. by Kilsyth Cobras (86) It was the Cobras’ second match of the round, having bested the Waverley Falcons […]
Blues beat Tigers in Mother’s Day thriller
IN ONE of the most entertaining finishes of the Big V Youth Championship Men’s season, the Frankston Blues chalked out a three-point victory (88-85) over the Melbourne Tigers at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on Sunday morning. It marked the Tigers’ second clash of Round 8, having lost to the Eltham Wildcats in a blowout […]
Tigers win double-overtime classic against Keysborough
IN THE game of the 2025 season to date in the Big V Youth Men’s Championship, the Melbourne Tigers defeated the Keysborough Cougars in double-overtime at Rowville Secondary College on Saturday night. The two sides had struggled to start the season, and were in danger of falling behind the contenders in the standings, so Saturday’s […]
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 […]
Blues pass Cavaliers test in Big V Youth Men’s
FRANKSTON Blues remained outright third on the NBL1 table after a hard-fought win over Casey Cavaliers on the Blues’ home court in the Big V Youth Championship Men’s division over the weekend. In a tough challenge, the Blues fell four points behind at half-time but worked back in the contest to come away with the […]
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 […]
Cobras strike in top of the table clash
KILSYTH Cobras sent a chilling message to the rest of the Big V Youth Championship Men’s competition with a comprehensive 20-point win over the only other previously undefeated side Frankston Blues in Round 5 on Sunday afternoon. Both teams headed into the match with unblemished 6-0 records in what was touted as the match of […]
Sabres clip Falcons wings in Big V Youth Women’s Championship
IT WAS a weekend to remember for Sandringham Sabres who produced back-to-back victories, the latest of which was a 39-point thrashing of previously unbeaten Waverley Falcons yesterday. The Sabres never looked like losing in the 86-47 victory which came a day after knocking off Casey Cavaliers on the road, 87-73. Sandringham Sabres 27 19 18 […]
