Liam Badkin

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Cole shows class as Falcons crush Braves in title game

THE big names typically stand up in the big games, and that is exactly what Rebecca Cole did as her Waverley Falcons produced a commanding performance to down the Bendigo Braves in the NBL1 National Women’s Final on Sunday. The final women’s game to take place at the National Finals on the Sunshine Coast over […]

Raiders overrun Meteors to snatch National Championship

AN excellent comeback has seen the Knox Raiders run over the top of the Mackay Meteors to claim the 2024 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Men’s National Championship on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday afternoon. Despite missing the finals in the NBL1 South this year, the Raiders still had a spot booked at the National Finals […]

Fast-starting Falcons down Bendigo in all-Vic clash

THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL)1 National Women’s Final took place on Sunday, with the Waverley Falcons producing a dominant display to defeat the Bendigo Braves and claim the 2024 Championship. The matchup showcased the strength of the South division, with both teams hailing from the competition. The Championship game took place at UniSC Arena on […]

Sharp the star as Flames tame Cougars in decider

THE Rockingham Flames have been crowned champions of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West Women’s for the 2024 season after defeating the Cockburn Cougars in the Grand Final on the back of a magnificent showing from Alex Sharp. The Flames finished atop the standings at the conclusion of the home and away fixture with just […]

Murray brings the Magic to steer Mandurah to title

MANDURAH Magic import Joel Murray staked his claim as one of the best National Basketball League (NBL)1 players in the country, leading his side to the West Men’s championship after defeating the Willetton Tigers in a thriller. Heading into Saturday night’s game at RAC Arena, both the Magic and the Tigers had to grind out […]

PREVIEW | 2024 NBL1 National Finals

WITH each conference wrapping up their Grand Finals over the weekend, the National Basketball League (NBL)1 National Finals are set to get underway on the Sunshine Coast over the weekend. There is plenty to look forward to with the best teams going head-to-head to become National Champions and be crowned the best NBL1 team in […]

Levy lifts Lions to maiden championship

A MAGNIFICENT all-around performance from Taylah Levy sparked the Central District Lions to a 12-point win over the Forestville Eagles in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central Women’s Grand Final. The Lions came into the match off a two-week rest having won their semi-final matchup against the Sturt Sabres a fortnight ago. On the other […]

Munger monsters Sharks in big dance

NICOLE Munger was the star of the show for the Newcastle Falcons as they defeated the Sutherland Sharks by seven points in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 East Women’s 2024 Grand Final on the weekend. Both sides had produced impressive postseasons, both with the Falcons and Sharks making the Grand Final from fourth and fifth […]

Cranston-Lown continues excellence in Grand Final win

AFTER winning the 2024 National Basketball League (NBL)1 East Men’s MVP award for the regular season, William Cranston-Lown stood up again to lead the Maitland Mustangs to a drought-breaking title with a win over the Canberra Gunners. The two sides locked horns at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre in Saturday evening’s Grand Final, which was […]

Ernst’s excellence elite in Grand Final win

IN the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South Women’s Grand Final, Carley Ernst was instrumental in leading the Waverley Falcons to a title by defeating the Keilor Thunder by five points. Both the Falcons and Thunder came into the game in ripping form after strong preliminary final performances. Waverley was 19 points too strong for the […]

Glover gets going again to drive Wildcats to title

ELTHAM Wildcats star Angus Glover added another feat to his impressive career, leading his side past the Ballarat Miners to claim the 2024 National Basketball League (NBL)1 South Men’s championship over the weekend. The season came to an end on Saturday, when the two best sides faced off in a grand final at a neutral […]

NBL1 champions crowned around the country

OVER the weekend, most National Basketball League (NBL)1 competitions wrapped up their 2024 fixtures with some gripping grand final matches taking place across the men’s and women’s competition. It has been an enthralling season for each of the divisions, and it resulted in a collection of close deciders that reflected the close nature of the […]

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