Liam Badkin

Tigers claw their way to tense victory
IN Round 6 of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL), there was plenty of basketball around the state. The competition showcases the best talent Victoria has to offer across a number of age groups. In the Under-18 boys competition, a number of games were decided in the dying stages of the game, offering a glimpse […]

Vikings outlast Broncos in overtime thriller
ANOTHER weekend has passed, as has another round of the Big V Men’s Basketball Championship, with Round 7 delivering some more action. There were some big wins across the four games that were played, with two coming in with 20+ point margins. Seven rounds of the competition have now been completed, so the sides around […]

Wood almost drags Peninsula to upset win
THE weekend has wrapped, along with another round of the Big V Women’s Basketball competition. Round 7 took place across Victoria over the course of Saturday and Sunday, and plenty of sides were firing in their respective matchups. There were some big scores from a team standpoint, with most wins coming at quite a significant […]

Kings put one hand on the throne with game two triumph
THE Sydney Kings have moved one step closer to the 2021/22 National Basketball League (NBL) championship, after downing the Tasmania JackJumpers in game two of the grand final series on Sunday afternoon. A sold-out MyState Bank Arena attended the crucial second game after the Kings broke away in the second half of game one to […]

Adams injury sours Sydney game one win
THE National Basketball League (NBL) grand final series kicked off on Friday night, with game one seeing the powerhouse of the last few months reigning supreme. Fans at Qudos Bank Arena were treated to the first game between the Sydney Kings and the Tasmania JackJumpers, with plenty of hype surrounding the matchup coming in. It […]

Peninsula look to bounce back against McKinnon
THE weekend has finally arrived, along with another round of the Big V Women’s Basketball championship. Season 2022 is well and truly underway and there has been a lot of high quality action to enjoy in the first six rounds of the year. There have been some clear standouts, while the middle of the standings […]

Bulleen looking to stay on top
THE Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) is back for another round of action over the weekend across all ages. It has been an exciting start to the year for the Under-18 Girls competition, with plenty to take from the first five rounds of play and some sides performing at a seriously high level. With the […]

Dragons looking to move into top four
THE Big V Men’s basketball competition is set to return over the weekend, with the league back for Round 7 of play. There has been a lot to take out of the start of the 2022 season, with most teams at their high-scoring best in the first few rounds of play. The season has passed […]

Frankston looking to rise with crucial matchup
THE weekend has nearly arrived, and so has another round of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL), with the Under-18 Boys competition back for another round. After a month off for the National Championships, the league returned last weekend, with a number of close games taking place around Victoria. There are still a few sides […]

Form team set to take on Fairytale in decider
THE National Basketball League (NBL) has enjoyed a stellar 2021/22 season, with plenty of storylines and high quality play over the span of six months, and after a ripping campaign, the grand final series is here. It has been an extremely entertaining journey to get here, with the regular season closing in dramatic fashion. Backing […]

Panthers hold on in battle of the cats
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1’s Central division always delivers a high level of action on a yearly basis, and season 2022 has been no exception. There has been some seriously good basketball in the first month of the schedule, as South Australia’s finest talents hit the court and show what they have to offer at […]

Sabres finish strong in win over Keilor
OVER the weekend, the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Girls held its first round since early April, with a four week break implemented during the National Championships. It was good to see the competition’s teams hit the court again, with some of the state’s brightest young talents showcasing their skills and driving their sides […]