Sears stars as ‘Bama beats BYU
IT WAS A record-breaking night from the Alabama Crimson Tide as they made the most three-pointers in a single NCAA National Tournament game in their win over the BYU Cougars, with guard Mark Sears leading the way. The Crimson Tide were favoured coming into the clash, coming off an impressive win that was headlined by […]
NBA Comparisons – Derik Queen
IT HAS been quite the week for Maryland big man Derik Queen, who sent his side into the Sweet 16 at the NCAA National Tournament with a buzzer-beating game-winner in the shot of March Madness so far. Queen has had an impressive season for the Terrapins, and now looms as a potential top-five selection in […]
Peterson produces pristine performance in tight Celtics loss
WRAPPING up their G League 2024/25 regular season with a tough nine-point loss to the Westchester Knicks, the Maine Celtics will still be encouraged by the performance of two-way player Drew Peterson despite the result. The Celtics had already clinched a playoff spot with a win, and now with the loss, will be waiting on […]
Thomas, Dawson trade blows in thriller
AN ENGROSSING game within the game took place in the NCAA National Invitational Tournament earlier this week, when the Loyola Chicago Ramblers defeated the San Francisco Dons by a single point in a thrilling clash. March Madness has seen some memorable performances over the years, and there were two more added to the list when […]
NBA Comparisons – VJ Edgecombe
ONE OF the most athletic prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft class, VJ Edgecombe uses this to his advantage and looms as one of the top selections when the night of nights takes place in June. The Baylor Bears guard impressed with his high flying ways throughout the 2024/25 NCAA season, and was one of […]
Gaze still excited despite unlucky injuries for Tigers
WITH THE 2025 NBL1 season set to begin this weekend, the Melbourne Tigers are a slightly different looking roster heading into their first match than they would have expected a few months ago. The Tigers were shaping up for a big campaign throughout the off-season, not only bringing through more players from their very successful […]
Washington wonderful for Suns in tight loss
THE VALLEY Suns may have fallen five points short of the Mexico City Capitanes, but point guard TyTy Washington Jr. dominated with a triple-double when the two sides went head to head at Arena CDMX on Thursday. The Suns are firming for a postseason appearance, sitting in fifth spot coming into the clash with 19 […]
NBA Comparisons – Ace Bailey
ONE OF the best players in the 2025 NBA Draft Crop, Ace Bailey has firmed as a top-five selection in June and is one of the brightest wing prospects of the past few years. Standing six-foot-10, Bailey has the tools to play four positions, and has explosive traits that certainly benefit him on both ends […]
SCOUTING NOTES | Alabama vs. Saint Mary’s
AN EMPHATIC first half performance helped set up the Alabama Crimson Tide for a 12-point win over the Saint Mary’s Gaels and book a spot in the Sweet 16 in the NCAA National Tournament on Monday afternoon. The Crimson Tide came into the match looking strong, having built a balanced roster that is capable of […]
Sabres superb to start the season
IN THE Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Girls VC Ashe, the Sandringham Sabres have again proven themselves to be the team to beat after continuing their red hot start to the season with another win in Round 3. The Sabres entered the 2025 fixture looking to bounce back from a preliminary final loss to […]
Bronny brilliance sees Lakers past Warriors
THE BIGGEST name in the G League delivered a matchwinning performance yesterday, with Bronny James producing a career night to lead the South Bay Lakers past the Santa Cruz Warriors. James came into the league having been drafted late in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, with a weight on his shoulders previously […]
NBA Comparisons – Dylan Harper
BASKETBALL success runs in Dylan Harper‘s veins, the son of former NBA Champion Ron, who was a part of the Chicago Bulls’ success in the 1990’s. The next generation looks destined to take a few steps beyond his father’s shadow. Harper is looming as a top-three selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, with many claiming […]
