Boomers hold off Knox’s strong finish
THE Bulleen Boomers managed to claim a tense triumph over the Knox Raiders in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Girls on Friday night, with the latter producing an impressive comeback but ultimately falling four points short of completing the mission. The Boomers came into the game at the top of the table, […]
Jets finish strong to steal victory from Hume
IN the weekend’s Big V Men’s Basketball action, the Sunbury Jets produced a telling final quarter to hand a loss to the Hume Broncos to the tune of just one point when the two sides locked horns at Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium on Saturday night. With the home and away fixture about to wrap up for […]
Tigers edge past Miners in thriller
THE Melbourne Tigers caused a bit of an upset in the weekend’s Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Boys action, downing the Ballarat Miners in an enthralling battle on Sunday morning and claiming a two-point triumph at Port Melbourne Secondary College. After being one of the most dominant sides in the first half of the […]
Bayne Plane lands down under as Brisbane make huge signing
ONE of Australia’s most famous Basketball sons is set to return home in the coming months, with the Brisbane Bullets securing the services of NBA Champion Aron Baynes ahead of the 2022/23 National Basketball League (NBL) season. Baynes has been one of the biggest successes to come out of the country, forging a terrific career […]
Third quarter Boom sees Bulleen down McKinnon
THE Bulleen Boomers have continued their impressive 2022 Big V Women’s campaign, downing the fourth-placed McKinnon by a final margin of nine points at East Doncaster Secondary College on Sunday afternoon. It was a matchup that had plenty of surrounding intrigue coming in, given both sides are in the midst of successful seasons. The Boomers […]
Hawks cruise past Jets to move into top four
THE Hawke’s Bay Hawks have furthered their championship hopes in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season, advancing into fourth spot after taking down the Manawatu Jets to the tune of 37 points at Pettigrew Green Arena on Sunday evening. HAWKE’S BAY HAWKS 23 | 21 | 28 | 34 (106)MANAWATU JETS 14 | […]
NBL1 talent set to hit Birmingham
THE 2022 Commonwealth Games 3×3 teams have been announced for the Aussies, with seven National Basketball League (NBL)1 players selected across the men’s and women’s sides. The Commonwealth Games are set to take place from Friday July 29 to Tuesday August 2, with Australia also hosting a men and women’s wheelchair side. Australia has found […]
Boomers looking to chase top spot ahead of massive matchup
THE Bulleen Boomers have the opportunity to take top spot in the Big V Women’s competition on the weekend, providing they emerge victorious in their clash against the Sunbury Jets at Boardman Stadium on Saturday night. It is one of the most important clashes of the year for both sides, with each club looking to […]
Cavaliers continue to march as season rolls on
WITH the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Girls season returning after the school holidays, it is time to take a look at how things have panned out and what is in store for the remainder of the fixture. With six rounds left on the cards for 2022, there is a lot to play for […]
Knox on top heading into season’s final rounds
THE Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Boys competition is entering the sunset of the 2022 home and away fixture, with just six rounds remaining until the postseason kicks off. It has been an entertaining season to date, with a number of contenders stepping up as the year has progressed, and that trend is […]
McKinnon and Hume set to face off for third spot
ROUND 16 of the Big V Men’s competition for 2022 will see McKinnon and the Hume Broncos lock horns in a bid to claim third position in the standings when the two sides compete at Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium on Saturday night. The two teams currently occupy the final two spots inside the top-four, with McKinnon […]
Scintillating Skinner too good for Sabres
THE Sturt Sabres found themselves on the end of a tough loss against the Southern Tigers in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central Women’s on the weekend, with the result largely set up by a powerful showing from one of the Tigers stars in Demi Skinner. It was a thrilling affair, with the Tigers not […]
