Bullets looking to upset Sixers in Friday night encounter
ROUND 11 of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season continues tonight, when the Brisbane Bullets head to South Australia to take on the Adelaide 36ers in what will be a tall task for the visiting team. The Sixers have been one of the stronger teams throughout the fixture, coming out of the international break […]
Perth produce best of the season to beat United
IT WAS a dominant performance from the Perth Wildcats in Round 11 of the National Basketball League (NBL) on Thursday night, smothering Chris Goulding and defeating the ladder-leading Melbourne United by 12 points. The Wildcats hosted United at RAC Arena in the second match of Thursday’s double-header after the Illawarra Hawks claimed a thrilling four-point […]
Hawks host Phoenix as reigning champs look to improve
MORE National Basketball League (NBL) action is set to take place tonight, with Round 11 set to continue with a clash between the Illawarra Hawks and the SEM Phoenix at WIN Entertainment Centre in what could be a big matchup between two title hopefuls. Although the Hawks are sitting in ninth spot on the ladder […]
Breakers’ fourth-quarter brilliance sinks Kings
A TERRIFIC fourth quarter performance from the New Zealand Breakers saw the home side overrun the Sydney Kings at Claudelands Arena when the two sides clashed in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup last night. The come-from-behind victory was sparked by a lift in production from point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright, who was able to […]
NBL action resumes with Breakers, Kings clash
AFTER a short midseason break, the National Basketball League (NBL) action fires back up with the New Zealand Breakers hosting the Sydney Kings at Claudelands Arena tonight. Currently sitting in the middle of the pack at fifth place with a 7-6 record, the Kings will look to start off their second half of the season […]
2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – South East Melbourne Phoenix
ONE OF the biggest surprises of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season to date, the SEM Phoenix have emerged as a dark horse for the championship in the coming months following a strong start to the fixture. The Phoenix were not expected to be among the heavy hitters this season, largely due to the […]
2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – Perth Wildcats
ALTHOUGH losing their franchise player over the off-season was not an ideal scenario, the Perth Wildcats have overcome a huge blow to their roster to still remain among the contenders so far in the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season. The Wildcats were stunned when five-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) Bryce Cotton departed the team […]
2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – New Zealand Breakers
OVER THE first few months of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, the New Zealand Breakers have not been able to quite get into their groove against quality teams, and face an uphill battle to make the postseason. At the midway point of the fixture, the Breakers sit in seventh spot in the standings […]
2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – Melbourne United
IT HAS been a near-perfect start to the National Basketball League (NBL) season for Melbourne United, looming as the championship favourite at the midway point of the fixture and sitting atop the standings after 10 rounds. It was a simply dominant start to season 2025/26 for United, who went on an astounding winning streak for […]
2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – Illawarra Hawks
IT HAS been a rollercoaster of a season for the reigning champions in the National Basketball League (NBL), but the Illawarra Hawks will be still optimistic about their chances of defending their title in the coming months. Fresh off an exciting championship win last season, the Hawks came into the year with a game-changing addition […]
Cobras conquer Thunder in double OT decider
THE KILSYTH Cobras have made it two from two in the Big V Youth Championship grand finals, after taking out the Women’s title with a thrilling win over the Keilor Thunder in a match that went to double-overtime. Both the Cobras and the Thunder were emphatic in their preliminary final performances, with Kilsyth getting the […]
Haig the hero as Cobras clinch championship in thriller
MACAULEY Haig single-handedly delivered his side the ultimate prize in the Big V Youth Championship Men’s Grand Final over the weekend, delivering a clutch triple to give his side the lead and eventual win against the Frankston Blues in the decider. The two best teams advanced to the Grand Final in fitting fashion, with both […]
Ones to watch – 2025 Big V YCM Grand Final
THIS weekend marks the Grand Final of the Big V Youth Championship Men’s season for 2025, with just two teams remaining in the hunt for the ultimate prize as the Frankston Blues and the Kilsyth Cobras lock horns. It is a double appearance for the Cobras, who have also made it in the Youth Championship […]
Ones to watch – 2025 Big V YCW Grand Final
THE GRAND final has arrived for the 2025 Big V Youth Championship Women’s competition, with the Kilsyth Cobras set to go head to head with the Keilor Thunder for the ultimate prize this weekend, in a fitting conclusion to a close season. Both the Cobras and the Thunder were dominant in their respective preliminary final […]
Blues blitz Cavaliers to lock in Grand Final spot
THE FRANKSTON Blues have advanced to the 2025 Big V Youth Championship Men’s Grand Final after defeating the Casey Cavaliers by 12 points in an impressive road victory at Casey Stadium when the two sides clashed over the weekend. After losing their qualifying clash against the Knox Raiders, the Blues were forced to take the […]
Exton controls the skies as Cobras move on to big dance
THE KILSYTH Cobras have booked a spot in the 2025 Big V Youth Championship Women Grand Final after defeating the Sandringham Sabres by 20 points in the preliminary matchup at Kilsyth Sports Centre on Saturday evening. The Cobras delivered a strong 2025 campaign, booking a double-chance and winning their qualifying final against the Keilor Thunder. […]
Cobras bounce back with win over Wildcats
DESPITE suffering a loss in the first week of finals, the Kilsyth Cobras have advanced to the prelims of the Big V Youth Championship Men’s season after defeating the Eltham Wildcats by 10 points in their clash over the weekend. The Cobras were bested by the Casey Cavaliers in last weekend’s qualifying matchup, but having […]
Sabres sneak into prelim final after eliminating Rangers
SANDRINGHAM Sabres have kept their winning streak rolling in the Big V Youth Championship Women’s postseason, sending the Dandenong Rangers out in straight sets with a nine-point win over the weekend. The Sabres came into the clash having won their elimination clash against the Casey Cavaliers last weekend, and were facing off a Rangers side […]
Tigers maul Rangers to move closer to championship
THE MELBOURNE Tigers are now just two wins away from the Big V Youth Women’s Championship title for 2025 after defeating the Dandenong Rangers by 22 points in the first week of the finals over the weekend. The Tigers have been the best side in it throughout season 2025, finishing the home and away fixture […]
Sabres storm past Thunder to continue finals charge
THE BIG V Youth Championship Men’s finals got underway for 2025 over the weekend, and the Sandringham Sabres kept their season alive with a commanding 18-point win over the Keilor Thunder. After qualifying in sixth place for the postseason for the year, the Sabres were looking to come from lower in the standings to go […]
