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 […]
Ezi’s excellence helps Opals secure bronze
THE Australian Opals defeated Belgium to bring home a bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics on the back of a career-best performance from Eziyoda Magbegor. After being bested by the eventual gold medalists in Team USA a couple of days prior, the Opals still had a chance to bring home some silverware in the […]
Morrell’s mighty performance not enough for Lightning
ALTHOUGH Teige Morrell produced an outstanding performance on the big stage, the Lakeside Lightning were eliminated by the Rockingham Flames in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West Women’s Preliminary Final over the weekend. The Flames had booked a home final at Mike Barnett Sports Complex on Saturday night after winning their qualifying final a couple […]
Munger masterful as Falcons make decider
AN excellent all-around performance from Nicole Munger helped the Newcastle Falcons defeat the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and book a spot in the 2024 National Basketball League (NBL)1 East Women’s Grand Final. The Falcons hosted the Sea Eagles at Newcastle Basketball Stadium on Saturday evening, with each side’s season on the line. Newcastle came into […]
