Perth clashes with Phoenix in first final
FINALS have arrived in NBL25 and they kick off on Tuesday night with the Perth Wildcats hosting the SEM Phoenix. Perth finished the season in third place, one win off of Melbourne United in second. The Wildcats finished the season winning 12 of their last 16 games after sitting eighth five rounds in. South East […]
Brancatisano boosts Flames into finals
A CAREER-BEST performance from Isabella Brancatisano has helped the Sydney Flames secure a spot in the finals after defeating the UC Capitals by 15 points in the penultimate round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). Coming into the clash, the stakes were incredibly high for both sides. The Flames had the opportunity to cement […]
Postseason picture set as NBL wraps up
THE TOP six sides of the National Basketball League (NBL) have locked in a postseason appearance after the 2024/25 regular season came to an end over the weekend. The 20th and final round of play saw some crucial results shape the ladder heading into the finals, with the action coming down to the last match […]
Perth sides make push for second spot
THE WILDCATS and Lynx both secured vital wins overnight as they each press claims to finish second on the respective NBL and WNBL ladders. Bryce Cotton, as he has done so many times this season, starred for one final time in the regular season, scoring 49 points and knocking down nine threes. The Adelaide 36ers […]
Finalists announced for NBL awards
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL)’s best performers have been recognised with the competition announcing the finalists for the individual awards for season 2024/25. Headlining the action is the Andrew Gaze Trophy for the competition’s Most Valuable Player, with star point guard Bryce Cotton the likely recipient of the highest honour. The import is gunning for […]
Taran’s triple-double leads Taipans past Bullets
ALTHOUGH his side may not be appearing in the National Basketball League (NBL) postseason, Taran Armstrong recorded the first triple-double of the 2024/25 season to lead the Cairns Taipans past the Brisbane Bullets. It was the second clash of the 20th and final round of the fixture, with the two sides locking horns at Cairns […]
Final five set to decide postseason picture
AFTER 20 rounds of play, season 2024/25 of the National Basketball League (NBL) comes to a close this weekend, but the shape of the top six is far from decided, with the final batch of games set to provide a definitive ranking of teams. The round began last night, with the Illawarra Hawks getting the […]
Fire ferocious as Townsville trumps Adelaide
HEADING into the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) finals with some wind in their sails, the Townsville Fire recorded a massive 27-point win over the Adelaide Lightning to kick off the penultimate round of the 2024/25 season. Coming into the clash at Adelaide 36ers Arena on Wednesday night, it was a matchup that was considered […]
SCOUTING NOTES | Ole Miss vs. Kentucky
THE UPSETS continued in the NCAAM on Wednesday, as the Ole Miss Rebels defeated the Kentucky Wildcats to the tune of 14 points at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in an emphatic performance from the victors. The 25th seeded Rebels played host to the Wildcats, and would need to deliver a standout defensive performance […]
Wildcats win on the road in team performance
SIX WILDCATS scored in double figures as Perth took down the Kings in a pivotal matchup that sent Sydney down to fifth and saw the victors reclaim third spot on the NBL25 ladder. Bryce Cotton scored 30 points for the 11th time this season, as he increased his season scoring average to 27.7 per game […]
Barry’s buzzer beater buries Black Angels
A BUZZER-BEATING tip-in from Mitchell Barry saw McKinnon win one of the games of the Big V Championship Men’s season, defeating Melbourne University by a point at GESAC. In a topsy-turvy contest filled with twists, it took until the very last touch to determine the outcome, which went the way of the Cougars, 95-94. Both […]
Big V Women’s 2022 season review – Chelsea Gulls
THE Big V Women’s season has wrapped for 2022, with an ultra-entertaining fixture resulting in some big wins, close finishes and outstanding individual performances. In Rookie Me Central’s season review series, we will be taking a look at how each side fared throughout the year and how their respective seasons panned out as a whole. […]
Big V Men’s 2022 Season Review – Blackburn Vikings
THE Big V Men’s season has wrapped for 2022, with an ultra-entertaining fixture resulting in some big wins, close finishes and outstanding individual performances. In Rookie Me Central‘s season review series, we will be taking a look at how each side fared throughout the year and how their respective seasons panned out as a whole. […]
Big V Women’s 2022 season review – Southern Peninsula Sharks
THE Big V Women’s season has wrapped for 2022, with an ultra-entertaining fixture resulting in some big wins, close finishes and outstanding individual performances. In Rookie Me Central’s season review series, we will be taking a look at how each side fared throughout the year and how their respective seasons panned out as a whole. […]
Big V Men’s 2022 season review – Chelsea Gulls
THE Big V Men’s season has wrapped for 2022, with an ultra-entertaining fixture resulting in some big wins, close finishes and outstanding individual performances. In Rookie Me Central’s season review series, we will be taking a look at how each side fared throughout the year and how their respective seasons panned out as a whole. […]
Sharif’s sensational season leads McKinnon
WITH the Big V Men’s competition wrapped for season 2022 and the champions in Wyndham crowned, it is time to take a look back at the year that was. Wyndham managed to come from second place and upset the ladder leaders to win it all in what was a terrific team performance. While McKinnon was […]
Awesome Ananiev an offensive weapon
THE BIG V Women’s competition has wrapped for season 2022, and there was plenty to like about the way it all panned out. Wyndham was far and away the best side in the competition, and completed a dominant run with a grand final victory and a truly deserved championship. The champions were the most damaging […]
Belief guides Wyndham to championship glory
WYNDHAM’S championship-securing win against the Sunbury Jets in the Big V Men’s competition may not have been predicted by all, but Wyndham coach Lucas Allen said his side was not daunted by the Jets’ league-best record. The Jets came into the match with an impressive win/loss record of 20-1 in the home and away fixture […]
Wyndham winners after breaking Boomers
WYNDHAM has been crowned the champions of the Big V Women’s basketball competition for season 2022, after defeating the Bulleen Boomers in two games over the past couple of weeks. In the best of three series, Wyndham managed to get the job done in just two outings, in a performance that was reflective of their […]
Akalo: Wyndham expecting tense game two
WYNDHAM was able to take game one of the Big V Women’s grand final series last weekend against the Bulleen Boomers, and will be now aiming to finish the job when the two sides hit the court for game two on Saturday, and potentially game three on Sunday. Game two (and three, if required) will […]
