Liam Badkin

Modern rivalry set to kick off NBL season
AFTER a long and eventful offseason, the National Basketball League (NBL) returns for the 2025/26 fixture, with the season set to begin with a clash between the Tasmania JackJumpers and Melbourne United later tonight. There were plenty of big moves and roster changes over the past few months, and following some exciting preseason encounters, Round […]

Aussie talent set to take over NCAAM
THE 2025/26 college basketball season is set to begin in just over a month, as the next crop of stars look to lead their side to the National Championship, as well as develop their own craft ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. Over recent years, the number of Australian players within the collegiate system has […]

Foxwell continues building towards big season
IT HAS been logged flagged that guard Owen Foxwell is set for a breakout campaign with the SEM Phoenix during the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, and his performance in the win over the Sunrockers Shibuya furthered those claims. In the Phoenix’s final preseason hitout ahead of the upcoming home and away fixture, they […]

NBL Next Stars set for mammoth season
THE HIGHLY anticipated 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season is set to get underway tomorrow night, with another generation of young talent to be on display through the Next Stars program once again. The Next Stars program is fresh off seeing a pair of Australians have their NBA dreams realised at the 2025 Draft, with […]

Star signing shows his worth in preseason
FOLLOWING the departure of five-time National Basketball League (NBL) MVP Bryce Cotton, the Perth Wildcats needed a big name to fill the star-sized void on the roster, and it seems their acquisition of Jo Lual-Acuil has done that. Following a highly decorated stint with Melbourne United and some time overseas, Lual-Acuil has returned to the […]

NBL teams previewed ahead of 2025/26 season
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) season kicks off for 2025/26 later this week, marking the beginning of one of the most anticipated fixtures in the modern era after an incredibly eventful offseason with some massive moves. Following the conclusion of the final preseason matches over the weekend, the last preparations for the upcoming season are […]

Sabres cap off perfect season with championship
HAVING gone through all of 2025 undefeated, the Sandringham Sabres have reaped the ultimate reward for their dominance, defeating the Dandenong Rangers by nine points in the VJBL Under-18 Girls VC Championship Grand Final. The Sabres have been the benchmark for the entire competition this year, and were heading into Saturday evening’s decider with a […]

Lewis looks the goods again in preseason win
RETURNING National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star Malique Lewis has continued to show promise ahead of the 2025/26 season, playing a crucial role in his SEM Phoenix‘s preseason win over the Ryukyu Golden Kings. The Phoenix faced off against the visiting Golden Kings at Perth HPC on Friday night, in one of their final hitouts […]

Mason makes his mark in damaging debut
FORMER G League star and gun recruit Mason Jones was electric for the Perth Wildcats in his National Basketball League (NBL) preseason debut, leading his new team to a 10-point win over the Ryukyu Golden Kings. Jones was acquired by the Wildcats as a backcourt replacement of sorts for the departing Bryce Cotton, with the […]

Knox raids Jets to claim VC Championship
THE KNOX Raiders are the kings of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Boys VC Championship for 2025, having defeated the Sunbury Jets by 12 points in Saturday night’s decider. It was the perfect way to cap off a dominant second half of the fixture from the Raiders, who went unbeaten since the regrading […]

United bests Bullets in preseason outing
THE FINAL preparations for the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2025/26 season took place over the weekend, with Melbourne United claiming a 16-point preseason win over the Brisbane Bullets. With the regular season fixture set to begin later this week, the final preseason clashes were held in recent days, with teams providing one last glimpse into […]

Stars set to play crucial role in Grand Final
THE FINALE of the 2025 Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Girls VC Championship has arrived, with the Sandringham Sabres set to face off against the Dandenong Rangers in the decider tomorrow night. The Sabres have gone through the season undefeated, having firmed as the championship favourites early in the fixture and never slipped up. […]