Liam Badkin

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Tassie tops Taipans to move closer to play-in

LIFE has become much more difficult for the Cairns Taipans, after sustaining a loss to Tasmania JackJumpers to the tune of eight points to kick off Round 18 of the National Basketball League (NBL) at Cairns Convention Centre. Coming into Thursday night’s clash, the Taipans needed to win to remain truly in the hunt for […]

Southside pummels Perth in return to winners list

THE Southside Flyers are back on the winners’ list after claiming a whopping 21-point victory over the Perth Lynx at State Basketball Centre in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on Wednesday night. The Flyers came into the game on the back of a substantial loss to the Flames earlier in the round, and severely […]

NBL | Next Star Watch – Round 17

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 […]

Fire bounce back in style over resilient Caps

TOWNSVILLE Fire bounced back emphatically ahead of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) playoffs, defeating the UC Capitals by eight points at the National Convention Centre on Tuesday night. The Fire looked to recover following a two-game losing streak and their postponed match on Saturday night against the Southside Flyers. The Capitals were in a […]

NBL | Stats Central – Round 17

ROUND 17 of the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) season has wrapped, and there was a lot to take out of one of the final weekends of the fixture. With every team still a chance of qualifying for the postseason, each game held heavy significance in the context of the finals race. It resulted in […]

Hawks continue top-six surge over Breakers

THE Illawarra Hawks continued their surge to the top six NBL (National Basketball League) play-in tournament, defeating the New Zealand Breakers by four points at WIN Entertainment Centre. Looking to continue their momentum following a win against the Perth Wildcats on Thursday night, the Hawks eye off winning the season series over the Breakers. The […]

NBL | As It Stands – Round 17

THINGS are truly starting to heat up in the National Basketball League (NBL), with just two rounds remaining after another exciting weekend of play. Round 17 saw some important matchups across the fixture, especially considering every side was still capable of making the finals just two weeks out from the postseason. Two sides booked a […]

NBL | Ones to Watch – Round 17

ROUND 17 of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2023/24 season kicked off on Thursday night, igniting what should be an exciting weekend of action. The amount of games remaining until the standings are sealed continues to decrease, with each matchup bringing a significant level of importance for each team’s postseason aspirations. Remarkable, every side can […]

Fast-starting Boomers feast on Lynx

A MAGNIFICENT start to the game saw the Melbourne Boomers claim a 14-point win over the Perth Lynx at the Melbourne Sports Centre in Parkville on Wednesday night, kicking off Round 13 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL)’s 2023/24 season. The Boomers came into the game fresh off a tough loss to their cross-town […]

PODCAST | Got Next Season 2, Episode 12

The NBL and WNBL seasons are reaching the business end of their respective fixtures, and delivering tremendously exciting action on a weekly basis. The Got Next Podcast is back to unpack the week in Australian basketball, and the impact that recent games have had on the finals race. Join Host Michael Alvaro and Basketball Analyst […]

NBL | Next Star Watch – Round 16

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 […]

Adelaide topples Townsville in big boilover

ADELAIDE Lightning produced the upset of the round and arguably the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season on Saturday, toppling the Townsville Fire by 15 points on the road. The Fire have been the best side in the competition throughout 2023/24 fixture, and look a strong chance of making it consecutive titles in the coming […]

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