Liam Badkin

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Armstrong a Warrior as Taran reaches NBA

ONE OF Australia’s best young basketballers has reached the pinnacle of the sport, with Taran Armstrong signing a two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA after emerging as a star on his home shores over recent seasons. Armstrong was the best player for the Cairns Taipans in a tough National Basketball League […]

Boomers open Asia Cup Qualifiers with big win

THE AUSTRALIAN Boomers were brilliant in their first clash of the second window in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, opening their account for 2025 with a big win over Indonesia at Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Centre on Thursday night. The Boomers were bringing in a squad stacked with National Basketball League (NBL) talent, and […]

SCOUTING NOTES | Alabama vs. Missouri

THE MISSOURI Tigers have claimed a seriously impressive upset over the Alabama Crimson Tide to close out the NCAAM season on Thursday afternoon. The fourth-ranked Crimson Tide entered the clash as favourites over the No. 14 Tigers, and were looking to head towards March with some wind in their tails. With 21 wins from 25 […]

Flames looking to upset Spirit in semi-finals

AFTER a thrilling race for a top four spot, the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) finals are set to kick off this weekend, with the four best teams left standing in the hunt for the 2024/25 championship. It all kicks off on Saturday night, when the first semi-final series begins and the best of three […]

Melbourne produces final round masterclass

YOUNG GUN Jade Melbourne has finished the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season in style, dropping a career-high 40 points to lead her UC Capitals past the minor champion Bendigo Spirit at AIS Arena in the final round. The game was a dead rubber, with the Capitals ruled out of making finals after the Sydney […]

SCOUTING NOTES | Duke vs. Virginia

THE DUKE Blue Devils were at their ruthless best again on Tuesday afternoon, defeating the Virginia Cavaliers by 18 points in the NCAAM at John Paul Jones Arena. The Blue Devils moved to an impressive record of 23 wins and three losses as they continue to build towards March with plenty of momentum. Looking like […]

Whitcomb wins MVP at WNBL awards night

IN A surprise to no one, Sami Whitcomb has claimed the top gong at the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) awards night on Monday, taking home the Suzy Batkovic Medal for season 2024/25 after a dominant campaign with the Bendigo Spirit. Whitcomb led the Spirit to top spot in the standings after the conclusion of […]

Phoenix come from 20 down to stun Sixers

DESPITE trailing by as much as 21 points in Sunday afternoon’s National Basketball League (NBL) play-in match, the SEM Phoenix rallied to defeat the Adelaide 36ers and lock in the final semi-final spot at John Cain Arena. It was set up as an enthralling matchup between two red-hot teams in the back half of the […]

Ellis excites as Fire feast on Flames

IN A balanced team performance from the Townsville Fire in the final round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), it was Abbey Ellis who steered the ship for her side as they produced a commanding win over the Sydney Flames. Coming into the clash, the standings were locked in, with both the Fire and […]

Sixers stay alive by dethroning Kings

THE FIRST elimination clash of NBL25 saw the Adelaide 36ers claim a road win over the Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena on Thursday night to keep their season alive in the second play-in match of the week. It was the fifth-placed Kings hosting the Sixers, who finished in sixth spot to set up a […]

Young talent aplenty as Emus announce initial squad

WITH THE 2025 Under-19 FIBA World Cup approaching, the Australian Emus have announced their extended 25-man squad, with plenty of familiar faces making an appearance. The recent Under-20 National Championships was the perfect showcase for how much young talent is coming through the Australian Basketball system, and some of the best performers from that tournament […]

Do or die for Kings and Sixers

THE FIRST elimination clash of the NBL25 postseason takes place tonight, when the Sydney Kings play host to the Adelaide 36ers at Qudos Bank Arena in the second play-in match of the week. Following Tuesday night’s clash between the Perth Wildcats and the SEM Phoenix, which saw the former claim a 17-point win, the winner […]

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