Ballarat looking to hold on to top-four spot
WITH finals just around the corner for the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL)’s Under 18 Boys competition, Friday night’s clash between the Nunawading Spectres and the Ballarat Miners at Nunawading Basketball Centre holds plenty of significance in shaping the postseason. Both sides have been strong throughout much of the 2022 season, and will be looking […]
Thompson shines despite loss
THERE was plenty of basketball action to enjoy over the weekend, including the National Basketball League (NBL)1 East Women’s competition, where there were a few compelling contests. One of the most engaging was the battle between the Sutherland Sharks and the Albury Wodonga Bandits at Sutherland Basketball Stadium on Saturday evening. The Bandits have been […]
Sandringham soars home to beat Blues
THE Sandringham Sabres produced a match-winning final term in their clash against the Frankston Blues in the weekend’s Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) action, claiming a thrilling three-point win at Sandringham Family Leisure Centre on Friday night. Hannah Wickstrom was once again at the forefront for the Sabres, leading the team with another masterful offensive […]
Gone with the Wyndham; McKinnon outplayed in semis
IN a thoroughly entertaining contest, Wyndham finished in style to take down McKinnon in the Big V Men’s Championship semi-final to the tune of four points when the two sides locked horns at GESAC on Saturday night. It was one of the most anticipated games of the season, given the stakes of the match and […]
Knox continue to roll with triumph over United
THE Knox Raiders have kept their undefeated streak rolling in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Boys since joining the VC Championship division, with their latest victory coming against Geelong United. The two sides locked horns at AWA Alliance Bank Stadium on Friday night, with the Raiders coming in as heavy favourites, given their […]
Boomers too strong for Jets; advance to big dance
THE Bulleen Boomers have pushed through to the grand final in the Big V Women’s basketball competition over the weekend, taking down the Sunbury Jets to the tune of nine points in Sunday afternoon’s preliminary final at Boardman Stadium. In a battle between the second and third placed sides, Bulleen justified its seeding inside the […]
Blockbuster matchup headlines first week of finals
THE finals have arrived for the Big V Women’s competition, with the home and away fixture now complete and the semi-finals set to take place over this upcoming weekend. It has been a season to remember for the league, with so much to take away from 2022’s games, including some tense wins and some big […]
Casey keen to take top spot ahead of Tigers clash
THE Casey Cavaliers will have first spot in the standings on their mind when they take on the Melbourne Tigers in this weekend’s Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) action at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on Friday night. With just a few weeks remaining until finals, ladder position is everything to close out the home […]
Magnificent Munger sets enormous season-high
THE Newcastle Falcons claimed a massive win over the Inner West Bulls in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 East Women’s last weekend, and it was set up by an absolutely mesmerising performance from one of their guns, who stole the show with a blistering offensive performance. The Falcons ended up emerging 61-point victors, a result […]
Four sides remain as semi-finals tip-off
THE home and away fixture has wrapped for the Big V Men’s basketball competition, so it is time for the finals to kick off, with the league’s semi-finals series set to start this upcoming weekend. There was so much to like about season 2022 for the Big V Men’s, with a number of sides delivering […]
Frankston looking to shake the Blues against Melbourne
ANOTHER round of Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) action is here, and in the Under-18 Boys competition, the Frankston Blues will be looking to claim their first win in the VC Championship division when they take on the Melbourne Tigers at Frankston Basketball Stadium on Friday night. After a promising opening half to season 2022, […]
NBL1 Champions set to be crowned next month
AFTER an entertaining season across the country, the National Basketball League (NBL)1 is set for the biggest conclusion to the competition in history. With a number of class sides around the country firing in season 2022, the league has changed the format for the year, and will crown a national champion in September. Across the […]
