Jackson retires as Opals qualify for Paris
AN impressive win from the Australian Opals has been overshadowed by the shock retirement of arguably Australia’s greatest ever basketball player in Lauren Jackson. Jackson announced that Australia’s 85-52 win over Germany in the 2024 Olympic Qualifiers would be her last appearance at international level, falling just short of a fifth appearance at the world’s […]
Defence delivers as Opals move one step closer
SOME massive defensive plays down the stretch has helped the Australian Opals to a five-point win over Brazil in the first game of the 2024 Olympic Qualifying tournament on Friday morning AEDT. With the game in the balance late, multiple stops ensured the Opals held on despite an effort from the opposition that was inspired […]
NBL | Ones to Watch – Round 19
SUDDENLY, there are just two weeks remaining throughout the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) season, but the story is far from over. Heading into Round 19, every side is a mathematical chance of making the top-six and appearing in the postseason. With the top two locked in by Melbourne United and the Perth Wildcats respectively, […]
NBL | Massive matchups – Round 19
THE 2023/24 season of the National Basketball League (NBL) is shaping up as one of the best ever, with the competition extremely close with just two rounds remaining. As of the conclusion of Round 18, every team in the league can still make an appearance in the play-in at the least, although the top two […]
Hawks move to fourth after beating Bullets
ONE of the biggest stories of the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) season has been the resurgence of the Illawarra Hawks, which continued on Saturday evening with a win over the Brisbane Bullets. In one of the most exciting seasons in league history, each game could see a side move drastically in the standings. The […]
PODCAST | Got Next Season 2, Episode 13
Although the action was limited over the weekend, Australian basketball continues to deliver plenty of entertainment. Join Host Michael Alvaro and Basketball Analyst Liam Badkin as they take a look at the state of play in the WNBL and unpack Round 18 of the NBL. Check it out below. Got Next Podcast Season 2, Episode […]
NBL | Next Star Watch – Round 18
ONE of the biggest talking points throughout the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) season has been the performances of the competition’s Next Stars. Through the NBL’s Next Stars program, some of the best prospects in the world have joined Australia’s premier basketball competition in a bid to further their chances of selection at the NBA […]
NBL | Stats Central – Round 18
THERE is not much time left in the National Basketball League (NBL) season for the 2023/24 fixture, and Round 18 showcased just how important the remaining games are. Despite some big names of the competition missing through injury, there were still some cracking performances as each player fights to keep their side in contention for […]
NBL | As It Stands – Round 18
ROUND 18 of the 2023/24 season of the National Basketball League (NBL) showcased that the race for the championship is wide open with just two weeks remaining. Six games took place from Thursday to Sunday, with each game having a heavy amount of importance given the fact that entering the round, every side was still […]
Buzzer-beating brilliance sees Victoria bury Queensland
A REMARKABLE shot in the final seconds saw Victoria claim the Under-20 Men’s title at the Foot Locker National Championships, defeating Queensland by two points in Ballarat over the weekend. The gold medal match took place on Sunday, and with the two best sides remaining after days of play, there was plenty of anticipation surrounding […]
Sixers sizzle in scintillating Sydney win
DESPITE the two sides’ contrasting form earlier in the NBL season, Adelaide 36ers managed to defeat the Sydney Kings by eight points at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Friday night. Having slumped to the bottom of the standings a couple of months ago, Adelaide’s resurgence continued with a magnificent comeback win over the reigning champions. […]
NBL | Ones to Watch – Round 18
ROUND 18 of the 2023/24 season of the National Basketball League (NBL) kicked off last night, and with just a few weeks remaining until finals, it has a massive say on who makes the postseason. With every side still mathematically capable of making the finals as it stands, every game is crucial from now until […]
