United, JackJumpers renew rivalry in elimination clash
THE FIRST elimination match of the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) postseason has arrived, with the Tasmania JackJumpers travelling across the Bass Strait to face off against Melbourne United at John Cain Arena tonight. The fifth and sixth placed teams on the ladder at season’s end, United and the JackJumpers have enjoyed some classic battles […]
Perth powerless against flawless Phoenix
THE SEM Phoenix have punched their ticket to the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) semi-finals after defeating the Perth Wildcats by 17 points when the two sides went head to head in a seeding match last night. The NBL postseason officially kicked off on Wednesday night when the Phoenix welcomed the Wildcats to John Cain […]
Wildcats, Phoenix set for seeding match
THE POSTSEASON officially begins for the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) fixture tonight, when the Perth Wildcats travel to Melbourne to take on the SEM Phoenix in a seeding match for the upcoming semi-finals. Following one of the most entertaining seasons in recent memory, the finals are set to explode in the NBL, with several […]
2025/26 NBL Next Star season review – Noa Koakou-Hengue
IT WAS a season of limited opportunity for National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star Noa Kouakou-Heugue during his first campaign in the program, with the youngster not hitting the court often for the Perth Wildcats. Following in the footsteps of one of the biggest Next Star success stories in fellow Frenchman Alexandre Sarr, Kouakou-Hengue signed […]
2025/26 NBL Next Star season review – Karim Lopez
IT WAS a successful end to Karim Lopez‘s time as a National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star, wrapping up his stint with the New Zealand Breakers in style to improve his draft stock even further after a two-year career with the team. Lopez joined the Breakers last season, and immediately made an impression with his […]
Boomers go back to back with win over Philippines
THE AUSTRALIAN Boomers made a successful return to the Philippines, claiming a 27-point win at the 2026 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Sunday in their first outing in the country since an infamous 2018 encounter. The Boomers headed to play the Philippines on their own turf since the 2018 clash between the two sides […]
Boomers bests Guam in FIBA action
THE AUSTRALIAN Boomers were back in action on Thursday night, claiming an impressive 13-point win over Guam when the two sides went head to head in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Thursday night. The Boomers headed overseas for the tournament, which was taking place in Guam over the weekend, and the Aussies were […]
Townsville takes title after insane game two
TOWNSVILLE Fire have won the 2025/26 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) championship, after defeating the Perth Lynx by three points in game two of the Grand Final series on Sunday afternoon in a classic contest. The Fire got the win in game one on Thursday night, and with the series heading to Perth High Performance […]
Fire burn Lynx to take game one at home
THE 2025/26 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) Grand Final series began last night, and it was Townsville Fire who took a 1-0 lead by defeating Perth Lynx by nine points in the opener up north. The Fire hosted the Lynx at the Townsville Entertainment Centre on Thursday night, kicking off an anticipated decider. The two […]
Foxwell college bound as guard signs with LSU
FOLLOWING a strong start to his career in the National Basketball League (NBL), Australian guard Owen Foxwell will be heading overseas to join the Louisiana State University Tigers in the NCAA next season. Foxwell is just about to wrap up his fifth season in the NBL, and is coming off a career-best campaign with the […]
Fire, Lynx set to kick off blockbuster Grand Final series
THE WOMEN’S National Basketball League (WNBL) Grand Final series begins tonight, with the Townsville Fire set to host the Perth Lynx at the Townsville Entertainment Centre for a massive game one of the decisive series. The Fire and the Lynx are the final two teams standing following an entertaining 2025/26 season, and will undoubtedly deliver […]
Fire force way into Grand Final after game three victory
IN A tense third and final game in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) semi-finals, the Townsville Fire booked their spot into the decider after defeating the Southside Melbourne Flyers by 10 points. After the Fire won game one in dominant fashion, the Flyers returned serve with a big victory to force game three in […]
