Two magic moments: SEM Phoenix defeat NZ Breakers
THE first round of National Basketball League (NBL) action continued on Saturday night, with just one match being played for the entire day. In a dominant display, the South East Melbourne Phoenix defeated the New Zealand Breakers by 24 points at John Cain Arena. The Phoenix won three of four quarters in pretty convincing fashion, […]
Flyers begin championship defence with Spirited win
AN entertaining opening match of the 2021/22 WNBL season saw the reigning champions the Southside Flyers account for a plucky Bendigo Spirit side by 13 points, 94-81. Pre game it was revealed both sides had a huge out. Rachel Jarry (Southside) and Demi Skinner (Bendigo) were both ruled out with injury. The opening term was […]
NBL: Perth Wildcats vs Adelaide 36ers stats wrap
THE second match of last night’s National Basketball League (NBL) opening night saw the Perth Wildcats emerge triumphant in their clash over the Adelaide 36ers at RAC Arena in front of over 11,000 fans. The Wildcats were able to win every quarter on their way to their first victory of the year, in what proved […]
NBL MOTR: JackJumpers kick things off in style
THE National Basketball League (NBL) season opener took place on Friday night, with fans thrilled to see their favourites back in regular season action for the first time in months. There were a pair of fantastic contests that took place across the courts, with the first match seeing the league’s newest side claiming a win […]
Flyers and Spirit to open WNBL 2021/22 season
The 2021/2022 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season kicks off this weekend, and after a condensed hub season in 2020 things are getting back to normal this season. With border closures still causing headaches for all involved, only two matches are fixtured for the opening weekend. On Saturday the Southside Flyers kick off their title […]
2021/22 NBL & WNBL preview hub
AFTER a long off-season both the National Basketball League (NBL) and Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) return over the next 48 hours in what should provide basketball fans with some intense and captivating action. At Rookie Me Central, we have spent the last couple of weeks previewing each of the NBL and WNBL teams. All […]
WNBL 2021/22 Season Preview – UC Capitals
THE 2021 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) returns on December 4, meaning it is time for our season previews to begin. Today is the UC Capitals, who finished third in 2020. Team 2020 Finish: 3rd Recruits: Alexandra Bunton (return from retirement), Shanice Swain, Alicia Froling, Kelly Wilson (return from maternity leave), Britt Sykes (WNBA) Squad […]
Three Aussies added to NBA Global Academy and Centre of Excellence
THE National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Global Academy (GA) has announced two new additions to its scholarship program, as it look to expand its reach and find the best young talent the world has to offer. This time it is two young Australian basketball guns who have made the cut, with the nation’s basketball system continuing […]
NBL: Bullets go global with impressive double signing
WITH the NBL season only a couple of months away, the Brisbane Bullets have made waves across the league, signing a pair of impressive international players, including one NBA hopeful. Spanish guard Tom Digbeu has joined the side as a part of the NBL’s Next Stars program, a pathway that has potential to lead to […]
Giddey storms into the NBA after being drafted by Thunder
AUSTRALIAN teen sensation Josh Giddey is the latest young gun from Down Under set to light up the National Basketball Association (NBA) stage after being selected at Pick 6 in today’s NBA Draft. The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Giddey, who in turn became the highest Australian ever drafted directly out of the National Basketball League […]
Ball, Hampton and Green on verge of NBA dream
TOMORROW morning at around 11am AEDT, the 2020 NBA Draft will begin, and there are more than a few reasons for Australians to tune in. In the 2019/20 National Basketball League (NBL) season, LaMelo Ball and RJ Hampton were among the top young stars to grace the competition with their athleticism, X-factor and shooting prowess […]
