Liam Badkin

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Mason makes his mark in winning campaign

IN WHAT would be considered a successful season, Stockton Kings star Mason Jones powered his team to a G League championship in April, and was deservingly named Finals MVP for his efforts in the decisive series. Jones was a driving force for the Kings all throughout the 2024/25 season, putting together a consistent campaign and […]

2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Boston Celtics

THE BOSTON Celtics came into the season as the reigning NBA Champions, but could not go back to back after falling in the second round of the playoffs last week after being eliminated by the New York Knicks. Boasting one of the strongest rosters in the NBA, the Celtics were a strong chance to go […]

Harkless’ heroic season as Elijah steps up

IT WAS a breakout campaign from Utah Jazz two-way guard Elijah Harkless in the G League this season, proving a vital member of the Salt Lake City Stars and emerging as a serious talent throughout the 2024/25 fixture. On the season, Harkless averaged 26.9 points to go with 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.3 steals […]

2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Atlanta Hawks

IT WAS another play-in exit for the Atlanta Hawks to wrap up the 2024/25 season after finishing as the eighth seed and being eliminated by the Miami Heat in the second round of the tournament. Despite a breakout campaign from Aussie recruit Dyson Daniels, who took out the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award and an […]

Brown shows brilliance for Westchester

LOOKING to make his way back into the NBA, Moses Brown put together a strong campaign for the Westchester Knicks in the G League, cementing himself as one of the competition’s premier big men and putting himself back on the radar. After going undrafted in 2019, he joined the Portland Trail Blazers on a two-way […]

Daniels delivers in Sabres debut

ONE OF the most exciting young players in the country made his debut in the NBL1 South Men’s over the weekend, with Dash Daniels suiting up for the Sandringham Sabres in their 19-point win over the Ballarat Miners. The younger brother of NBA star Dyson, Daniels has already signed on as an NBL Next Star […]

Sabres steal win from Casey in thriller

SANDRINGHAM Sabres have pulled off a thrilling win over the Casey Cavaliers in the Big V Youth Men’s Championship on the weekend, getting the job done by two points in a nail-biting finish to the contest, with Joe Lubarsky‘s game-winning jumper proving the difference. Coming into the clash at Southern Basketball Stadium on Sunday afternoon, […]

Brogan brilliance leads CoE past Bears

AN EXCELLENT two-way performance from Che Brogan was instrumental in getting the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence past the Norths Bears in the NBL1 East Men’s over the weekend. Despite being full of players still finding their feet at professional level, the CoE have dominated the 2025 season to date, claiming seven wins from eight […]

Big guns star as Wildcats thrash Blues

THE ELTHAM Wildcats delivered one of the best performances of the 2025 season in the VJBL Under-18 Girls VC Ashe competition on Friday night, defeating the Frankston Blues by a whopping 64 points in a dominant display. The Wildcats have been one of the strongest outfits to start the fixture, and look the biggest challenger […]

Terrific Tigers maul Eagles for road win

THE MELBOURNE Tigers have continued their winning form in the Big V Women’s Youth Championship, defeating the Diamond Valley Eagles by eight points at Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre on Sunday afternoon. Melbourne Tigers (92) defeated Diamond Valley Eagles (84) It was the second time of the weekend that these two sides were locking […]

Russell rips through round with pearling pair of performances

LEADING by example for the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (CoE) throughout Round 7 of the NBL1 East Women’s season, Zara Russell enjoyed a tremendous weekend with two standout showings as the team broke even from their two games. The CoE have been one of the contending sides throughout the 2024/25 campaign, sitting atop the […]

Sabres superb in stirring win over Sunbury

FRIDAY night’s action in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Boys saw the Sandringham Sabres claim an 11-point win over the Sunbury Jets at Boardman Sports Stadium. Coming into the clash, the matchup loomed as one of the games of the season, with both sides right in contention after seven rounds of play. With […]

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