Liam Badkin

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United, Sixers impress in double-header

MONDAY night in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw back-to-back clashes take place in the sixteenth round of the season, with Melbourne United and the Adelaide 36ers both claiming wins in their respective clashes. Kicking things off was a clash between United and the New Zealand Breakers at TSB Stadium early in the evening. United […]

Hawks, Phoenix claim super Saturday wins

SATURDAY in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the Illawarra Hawks and SEM Phoenix emerge victorious from a double-header, defeating the New Zealand Breakers and Brisbane Bullets respectively. The first clash of the day took place at WIN Entertainment Centre, with the Hawks hosting the Phoenix in a clash between two sides in very different […]

Doyle does it at the buzzer to sink Sixers

IN ONE of the most dramatic finishes of the National Basketball League (NBL) season, the Tasmania JackJumpers defeated the Adelaide 36ers at the death thanks to a Milton Doyle tip-in in overtime at MyState Bank Arena on Friday night. The two teams could not be split after four quarters in an extremely entertaining contest, and […]

Condon cracks another double-double

THE FLORIDA Gators claimed a whopping 30-point win over the Tennessee Volunteers in the NCAAM on Thursday, and Aussie Alex Condon was right in the thick of it for the winning side. It was quite the upset from the Gators, who handed the first-seeded Tennessee its first loss of the season in emphatic fashion, with […]

JackJumpers, Sixers to clash in crucial encounter

WITH THE National Basketball League (NBL) getting closer to the end of the home and away season, Friday night’s clash between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Adelaide 36ers could be vital in deciding the top six. Both sides have had strong patches of form throughout the season, but in the race for a top six […]

United deny comeback Kings

IN WHAT could end up being a finals preview for the 2024/25 season, Melbourne United have held onto second place in the standings of the National Basketball League (NBL) after defeating the Sydney Kings by two points in a dramatic encounter. The Kings looked as if they were going to produce yet another remarkable come […]

Top three clash to kick off Round 16

WHAT better way to kick off Round 16 of the National Basketball League (NBL) than a matchup between two title contenders as Melbourne United face off against the Sydney Kings in what could be a preview of the upcoming finals. Both sides sit in the top three in the standings, and are regarded as heavyweight […]

Shelly stars as Geelong gets past Flyers

ANOTHER round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) kicked off on Wednesday night, and the first match saw Geelong United claim a six-point win over the Southside Flyers at State Basketball Centre. Both sides came into the clash with four wins on the season to date, and each side needed a victory to remain […]

Bullets beat Breakers to close out round

IN AN important win for their top-six chances, the Brisbane Bullets defeated the New Zealand Breakers by nine points in the final round of Round 15 of the National Basketball League (NBL). The clash took place at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Wednesday night, with the two teams sitting outside of the play-in tournament as it […]

Hawks edge out JackJumpers to get back on track

IN A tightly contested affair, the Illawarra Hawks got back on the winners’ list after defeating the Tasmania JackJumpers by five points when the two sides clashed in the penultimate game of Round 15 of the National Basketball League (NBL). The Hawks hosted the JackJumpers at WIN Entertainment Centre on Tuesday night, with both sides […]

SCOUTING NOTES | Providence vs. UConn

THE COLLEGE basketball action continued over the holiday period, with 2025 already seeing some exciting clashes take place as March Madness approaches at a rapid pace. Monday saw the Providence Friars take on the UConn Huskies in a highly anticipated matchup that certainly lived up to the hype. The Huskies were the favourites coming into […]

Hawks, JackJumpers look to bounce back in crucial clash

THE 15TH round of the National Basketball League (NBL) continues tonight with a clash between two finals contenders, when the Illawarra Hawks host the Tasmania JackJumpers at WIN Entertainment Centre in a game that could shape the ladder. Both teams have already sustained a loss in Round 15, and with the 2024/25 season as tight […]

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