Julia Montesano

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Young gun spotlight: WNBL – Round 13

IT was a big round for the young guns in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), with all the regular contributors standing out once again. Sydney Uni’s Tahlia Tupaea continues to get a lot of game time, while Lindsay Allen keeps racking up the points for the Boomers. Nia Coffey has been a big reason […]

NBL- How your team went over the Christmas break

THE Adelaide 36ers were back to their winning ways with three big wins over the Christmas break. But it was the opposite for the Perth Wildcats, who lost two games out of their three games in Rounds 10 and 11. The Sydney Kings are definitely the team to beat at the moment, sitting on top […]

WNBL- How your team went over the Christmas break

THE Christmas break saw the UC Capitals storm to the top of the table, while the Rangers and Fire struggled. The Adelaide Lightning remained in the top four on the back of two wins, while the Lynx regained their top of the table form with two wins. Adelaide Lightning Round 11: Defeated Sydney Uni Flames […]

Number crunching: NBL- Round 9

NUMBER crunching for Round 9 sees a star guard throw his hat in the ring for scoring champion, an up an coming point guard from the Hawks in great form, the New Zealand Breakers forward who had a rare 5/4/5 game, and a worrying stat for Perth’s championship hopes. P Casper Ware coming from the clouds […]

Young gun spotlight: WNBL- Round 10

DESPITE the Perth Lynx slumping to a three-game losing streak, Brittany McPhee has been a shining light for the side. Another struggling team in the Sydney Uni Flames also has a couple of promising youngsters holding the fort together, and both are recognised in this week’s young gun spotlight. #4 Tahlia Tupaea- Sydney Uni Flames […]

Weekend previews: WNBL – Round 11

ROUND 11 sees crosstown rivals, Melbourne Boomers and Dandenong Rangers go head-to-head for the second time this season, in what is set to be a ladder-defining clash. Before that, the Rangers must combat the Capitals at home, which is no easy task. Elsewhere, Perth will be looking to break its losing streak with a victory […]

Number crunching: WNBL- Round 10

IT was a great week for the Boomers and Rangers, but for Perth, it was one to forget. There were also some interesting scoring patterns across the week, while the UC Capitals continued to dominate on their home court. Dandenong powers to three straight wins The Rangers have made their way into the top four […]

Weekend wash-up: NBL – Round 9

THE dominant Perth Wildcats were dealt with two losses in Round 9, but still managed to hold top spot on the ladder. But the two teams they lost to are hot on their heels. Meanwhile, the Illawarra Hawks honoured Indigenous Australians in their loss against the Kings on Sunday. Perth Wildcats (97) defeated by Sydney […]

Weekend previews: WNBL – Round 10

THE Adelaide Lightning will be looking to continue their winning streak on Friday night when they host the third-placed UC Capitals, while the Spirit desperately need to redeem themselves against the Rangers. The Rangers are also making an appearance on Friday night against the Sydney Uni Flames, who will fancy themselves at home. After dropping […]

Young gun spotlight: WNBL – Round 9

THE Sydney Uni Flames may still be sitting at the bottom of the table, but two young guns have been shining in their recent success. Zitina Aokuso continues to fill the void of Suzy Batkovic, while Brittany McPhee is making a name of her own among the likes of Asia Taylor and Katie-Rae Ebzery at […]

Number crunching: WNBL – Round 9

ROUND 9 saw a number of big wins, Bendigo slump to sixth on the ladder, and Dandenong achieve a massive upset win. Individual efforts across the season from Nicole Seekamp and Lindsay Allen are also recognised in the Round 9 edition of number crunching.   Bendigo experiencing a massive form slump The Spirit were sitting […]

2018/19 NBL Season Preview

THE 2018/19 National Basketball League (NBL) season is set to be the most exciting yet, with many big names taking to the court. We previewed each team in the lead-up to the highly anticipated season. Pic: Matt King – Getty Images ADELAIDE 36ERS The 36ers finished second last season and pushed Melbourne United all the […]

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