Liam Badkin

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Daniels delivers dominant display after Hawks trade

AUSSIE Dyson Daniels had his NBA career altered when he was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Atlanta Hawks during the 2024/25 offseason, but it proved to be a defining move that has helped him take the next step. After playing his junior career on Australian shores, Daniels was selected with the eighth […]

Rasmussen produces a ripper despite loss

IT MAY not have been the result that the West Adelaide Bearcats were hoping for, falling to the Central Districts Lions in the ANZAC Round of the NBL1 Central Men’s over the weekend, but the performance of Keanu Rasmussen was a shining light. The Lions came into the clash as the favourites, having lost just […]

Berg brings it as Magic maul Slammers

IN ONE of the most dominant wins in 2025 for an NBL1 side, the Mandurah Magic claimed an astounding 71-point win over the South West Slammers in the West Women’s action at Mandurah Aquatic and Rec Centre on Thursday night. The two sides came into the match in reasonably similar form, with the Magic having […]

NBA Comparisons – Nique Clifford

A VERSATILE prospect who can fill a number of roles on the court, Nique Clifford will be an extremely intriguing option for teams at the 2025 NBA Draft later this year in June. A six-foot-six wing who essentially does it all, Clifford displayed plenty of toughness throughout his time with Colorado State in the NCAA […]

Bertram brilliant with near-triple-double

LACHLAN Bertram was everywhere for his side as the Mandurah Magic defeated the South West Slammers by 24 points to kick off the ANZAC Round in the NBL1 West Men’s last night. Kicking off the action for the long weekend was a clash between two sides in very different form to start the season at […]

NBA Comparisons – Danny Wolf

A TALENTED big man who brings plenty of height and skill to the frontcourt, Danny Wolf has been pushing himself up the draft boards ahead of the 2025 Draft in June, and could be an outside chance for a lottery selection. Standing a mighty seven feet, he is an impressive physical specimen, and he uses […]

Freer fantastic as Rockets remain unbeaten

THE NORTH Adelaide Rockets have recorded their fourth win of the 2025 NBL1 Central Women’s season, defeating the Southern Tigers by eight points when the two sides clashed in Round 4 over the weekend. Coming into the game, the Rockets held a record of three wins and zero in a red hot start to the […]

Giddey reaches greatness in breakout campaign

THE BRIGHTEST Aussie basketball talent in the world, Joshua Giddey delivered a standout season with the Chicago Bulls, playing at an All-Star level in the back half of the season to fully cement himself as a player to watch in the NBA. After coming through the NBL’s Next Stars program (the first Aussie to do […]

Hollick helps in a big way as Lakeside topple Slammers

TIM HOLLICK was one of many players to stand out for the Lakeside Lighting as they claimed an impressive win over the South West Slammers in the NBL1 West Men’s over the weekend. Coming into the clash at Eaton Rec Centre on Thursday night, both sides were yet to record a win, with Lakeside having […]

NBA Comparisons – Liam McNeeley

UCONN forward Liam McNeeley is an impressive shooter on the wings and will be able to fit into any offensive set up, which adds to his value ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft where he looms as a lottery selection. The Huskies gun has made a name for himself as a sharpshooter throughout his time […]

Camp squad announced for Under 19 World Cup

THERE are plenty of familiar names in the initial squad for the Australian Emus ahead of the 2025 Under-19 World Cup, with the Aussies looking to continue their hot streak of qualifying for the tournament. Since 1979, Australia has qualified for the tournament on 15 out of a possible 17 occasions, and remains a steadfast […]

Ball continuing brilliance in NZNBL

ONE OF the brightest young talents in New Zealand basketball, Jackson Ball has continued to impress in the NZNBL and remains a consistently strong performer for the Hawke’s Bay Hawks throughout the 2025 season. At 17 years of age, Ball has truly emerged as one of the premier young basketball talents in Oceania, thriving in […]

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