NBA Comparisons – Asa Newell
GEORGIA Bulldogs big man Asa Newell boasts remarkable athletic traits at the power forward position, and although some of his skills are still in the developmental phase, he certainly has the blueprint of an NBA talent. Newell is a talented inside scorer with excellent defensive traits, and is a consistent contributor whenever on the floor, […]
Condon’s career year creates draft opportunity
THE BIGGEST success story for Australians heading into the 2025 NBA Draft is Alex Condon, who has firmed his place in draft calculations with a magnificent year as a member of the Florida Gators in the NCAA. After signing with the Collingwood Magpies as a category-B rookie in the AFL, Condon returned to college basketball […]
Terrific Tyrese pushing up draft rankings
ALTHOUGH his change in role for the Duke Blue Devils may not have been ideal for individual production, Aussie Tyrese Proctor has done all he can to ensure selection at the 2025 NBA Draft in June. With the arrival of Cooper Flagg to the world’s most storied college basketball program, the landscape was completely changed […]
Electric Elijah makes it back-to-back 50 bombs
IN ONE of the hottest individual starts to an NBL1 season of all time, Elijah Pepper has recorded his second consecutive 50-point performance for the Warwick Senators, this time leading the team to a 25-point win over the Rockingham Flames. >>> 2025 NBL1 Men’s | Pepper lights up to douse Flames In Round 1 of […]
NBA Comparisons – Noa Essengue
AT JUST 18 years of age, Noa Essengue is one of the youngest players in the 2025 NBA Draft pool, but the Frenchman is one of the best high-ceiling bets available, and could prove a steal if he slides outside the top 10. At six-foot-10, he is already bringing plenty of size as a forward […]
Mason making his mark with impressive start
THE GAZE name is the most famous in Australian basketball history, but Mason seems to be thriving with the weight it brings, enjoying a strong start to the NBL1 South Men’s season. Son of the legendary Andrew, Gaze has come up through the Melbourne Tigers junior program, which has produced the most Olympic Athletes of […]
Furphy fantastic in first season with Pacers
AFTER being selected in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft last year, Aussie Johnny Furphy made the most of his 10 appearances in the G League with the Indiana Mad Ants, and did enough to justify more minutes with the Pacers moving forward. Although a large chunk of his time was spent with […]
Mayfield makes it looks easy as Gunners best Bears
WILL MAYFIELD was the star of the show as the Canberra Gunners produced an 18-point win over the Norths Bears in Round 3 of the NBL1 East Men’s fixture at North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre on Saturday night. The Gunners came into the match in ripping form, undefeated from two games over the first fortnight […]
NBA Comparisons – Collin Murray-Boyles
THEY SAY defence wins championships, and South Carolina’s Collin Murray-Boyles‘ versatility on this end of the floor increases his value ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft in June. Although he is the rare case in the modern game of a player that lacks a jumpshot, Murray-Boyles can still impact offensively as a physical finisher at […]
Aussie Amoore bound for Mystics after WNBA Draft
BALLARAT native Georgia Amoore is the latest Australian to make it to the top level, being selected by the Washington Mystics at the 2025 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Draft earlier today. Amoore was picked with the sixth overall pick in the draft, making her the highest Australian selection at the WNBA Draft since Liz […]
Jones steers Stockton to G League title
THE STOCKTON Kings have defeated the Osceola Magic by eight points in game three of the finals to claim the 2024/25 G League Championship earlier today, with two-way player Isaac Jones playing a crucial role. The Kings were on the brink of elimination after the first match of the best-of-three series, with the Magic leading […]
Skal steals the show to keep Stockton alive
THE STOCKTON Kings forced a decisive game three in the G League Finals over the weekend, with Skal Labissiere playing a crucial part as his side defeated the Osceola Magic by 18 points at Adventist Health Arena. The Magic took out game one last week, and headed to Stockton looking to clinch the championship with […]
