NBL | Ones to Watch – Round 8
AFTER a shortened week of play last week, the National Basketball League (NBL) has returned for the eighth round of the 2023/24 season. Round 7 saw just five games of NBL action take place over three days, but Round 8 has much more to offer, with seven games stretching from Thursday to Sunday. The competition […]
Bendigo seeks opening win against unbeaten Lynx
ROUND 3 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) resumes tonight, with the Perth Lynx looking to maintain their unbeaten record when they take on the Bendigo Spirit. The round commenced on Wednesday night, when the Sydney Flames handed the UC Capitals a five-point loss to jump back into contention. The match carried a fair […]
Melbourne magnificent despite loss
ONE of Australia’s best young female basketballers was in fine form on Wednesday night, as Jade Melbourne produced an excellent performance in the UC Capitals‘ five-point loss to the Sydney Flames. The two teams clashed at Quaycentre in Sydney to kick off the third round of the 2023/24 season in the Women’s National Basketball League […]
PODCAST | Got Next Season 2 Episode 6
THE Got Next Podcast is back after an unexpected week off, with plenty to unpack after another week of National Basketball League (NBL) action and the commencement of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season. Host Michael Alvaro and Basketball Analyst Liam Badkin return to discuss the week’s action and what it all means moving […]
NBL | Next Star Watch – Round 7
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 […]
McDonald makes statement as Perth powers past Lightning
OFF-SEASON recruit Aari McDonald delivered an astounding performance to lead the Perth Lynx past the Adelaide Lightning in Round 2 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) over the weekend. The game took place on Saturday night, in a clash between two sides that started the season in different fashion. The Lynx were coming off […]
NBL | Stats Central – Round 7
ROUND 7 of the 2023 National Basketball League (NBL) season took place over the weekend, with the action stretching from Friday to Sunday. There were significantly less games than previous weeks, with the shortened round attributed to an extended batch of matches last week. Round 7 saw just five games take place, with only three […]
NBL | As It Stands – Round 7
THE end of another weekend means the conclusion of the round in the National Basketball League (NBL), with the seventh week of play delivering some of the most entertaining action yet. In a shorter week of play, Round 7 did not start until Friday, after the previous batch of games rolled through until the Monday. […]
Another ‘DJ’ returns to the NBL as Phoenix add big man
ONE of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s most well known big men over the past few years has returned to the competition in a big addition to the league’s frontcourts. Having starred as a member of the Adelaide 36ers over the past few years, veteran centre Daniel Johnson has signed as an injury replacement player […]
NBL | Ones to Watch – Round 7
WITH no games taking place on Thursday, the seventh round of the National Basketball League (NBL) kicks off on Friday night, with just one game taking place. Round 6 saw a whopping eight games take place from Thursday to Monday, and given the extended fixture for that week, the seventh round of play is set […]
Spirit, Flames looking to bounce back in critical clash
THE Women’s National Basketball (WNBL) continues its second round of action tonight, with a clash between two sides that are eager to get on the winners’ list for season 2023/24. Friday night sees the Bendigo Spirit host the Sydney Flames at Mildura Basketball Stadium to continue the week’s WNBL play. It marks the second match […]
Lamb launches into Breakers lineup with excellent round
ALTHOUGH they may have only secured one win over the weekend in the National Basketball League (NBL), the New Zealand Breakers found one biggest positives of their campaign to date. With former NBA draftee Justinian Jessup sidelined indefinitely due to a pelvis injury, the Breakers were allowed to add an injury replacement player. With a […]
