Liam Badkin

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NBL | Stats Central – Round 15

ROUND 15 of the National Basketball League (NBL) was one of the most memorable in the 2023/24 season, with some surprising results and classic contests taking place from Wednesday to Sunday. As the race for the finals heats up in one of the most even seasons in recent memory, no side looks unbeatable, or unlikely […]

NBL | As It Stands – Round 15

ROUND 15 of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2023/24 season was another unpredictable batch of games, and one of the best weekends of the fixture. With just six rounds to play, each game is as important as ever, and the race for a spot in the finals is one of the closest in recent memory. […]

Adams the ace as Kings bounce back

IT was a night of dominance from the Sydney Kings as the reigning champions got things back on track in emphatic fashion, producing a powerful 29-point win over the New Zealand Breakers at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Kings were in the midst of a form slump coming into the match, having lost […]

Sharp slams home stunning showing in impressive win

ROUND 11 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) continued on Thursday night, as the UC Capitals moved off the bottom of the ladder with an upset win over the Perth Lynx at National Convention Centre Canberra. Following a slow start to the season, the Capitals have put together some strong performances over the past […]

NBL | Ones to Watch – Round 15

THE National Basketball League (NBL) has returned to its regular round format, after a bumper amount of action over the Christmas and New Year period. Starting on Wednesday and concluding on Sunday, there are some big matchups in Round 15 as the season edges closer to conclusion, with the race for spots in the postseason […]

Sizzling Sixers continue disruption of Kings’ three-peat

ADELAIDE 36ers have backed up their brilliant win last weekend with another stirring performance, downing the Sydney Kings by 13 points at Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Thursday night. Currently sitting at the bottom the table, the 36ers recorded a second consecutive upset victory at their home venue, which has become somewhat of a fortress in […]

Bendigo blasts Lightning in Spirited win

ROUND 12 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) kicked off with a double-header on Wednesday night, and the first of two matches saw Bendigo Spirit claim a massive 28-point win over Adelaide Lightning. The game took place at Red Energy Arena on Wednesday evening, marking the first game of a big weekend in the […]

Bullets fire late to topple Tassie at the death

IN a mesmerising start to Round 15 of the 2023/24 NBL season, the Brisbane Bullets snagged an important win, defeating the Tasmania JackJumpers by three points at Nissan Arena on Wednesday night. After struggling down the stretch for much of the season, the Bullets delivered when it counted most in the round’s opening match, with […]

PODCAST | Got Next Season 2, Episode 11

THE Got Next Podcast is back for 2024, returning after a break over the Christmas and New Year period. Although the team took some time off, Australian basketball did not, and there is plenty to dissect after a bumper period for both the NBL and WNBL. Join Host Michael Alvaro and Basketball Analyst Liam Badkin […]

NBL | Next Star Watch – Round 14

THERE was plenty of anticipation surrounding the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2023/24 season for many reasons, including the performances of some seriously talented youngsters. 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 […]

Spirit burnt as tantalising Townsville too tough

THERE is no doubt that the Townsville Fire are the runaway favourites to claim the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) title come season’s end, and flexed those credentials with another win over the Bendigo Spirit in Geelong on Sunday afternoon. The reigning champions sit comfortably at the top of the table, having recaptured the ripping […]

NBL | Stats Central – Round 14

THERE was a lot of exciting basketball played over the Christmas and New Year period, and some massive changes in the leaders of the National Basketball League’s (NBL) key statistical categories. Over the three rounds since the last Stats Central article, some new and familiar names have been putting forward some damaging performance, both in […]

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