Study shows game smarts crucial to recruiting
A STUDY by Victoria University has taken a look at some of the key attributes that are prioritised by basketball scouts and coaches when recruiting youth players, with decision-making at the top of the list. When asked to rank the most important attributes when studying a potential player, a number of youth coaches and talent […]
Sobey superb as Bullets boldly best Breakers
IN one of the early statement performances for the 2023/24 fixture of the National Basketball League (NBL), the Brisbane Bullets defeated the New Zealand Breakers to the tune of four points to kick off Round 2 in style. The Bullets headed across the Tasman to enemy territory at Spark Arena in the first game of […]
Noi’s notable shooting steers Sydney
THE Sydney Kings have started their National Basketball League (NBL) title defence in perfect fashion, rallyiung behind Kouat Noi‘s perimeter shooting to defeat the Illawarra Hawks in Round 1 of the 2023/24 season. The first outing for both sides took place at WIN Entertainment Centre on Saturday night, in another installment of the Highway series. […]
Crocs survive NZ scare to remain unbeaten
ALTHOUGH it was not as cruisy as their first two wins, the Australian Crocs have made it three from three at the 2023 FIBA Oceania Championships in Papua New Guinea on Wednesday night. The Crocs faced their toughest challenge yet when they took on New Zealand in their third game of the tournament. Australia had […]
PODCAST | Got Next Season 2 Episode 1
AFTER a few months off, the Got Next Podcast is back for another season to chat all things Australian basketball. With the National Basketball League (NBL) returning over the past seven days, there is no shortage of basketball action for the team to discuss in the first episode. Join host Michael Alvaro and Basketball Analyst […]
Crocs snap up huge wins to open account at Oceania Championships
THE Australian Crocs have started the 2023 FIBA U17 Oceania Championships with a bang, claiming a pair of big wins on the opening two days of the tournament, which is taking place in Papua New Guinea. Australia has always been a powerhouse side in the Oceania group of these tournaments, and justified those claims with […]
Jackson-Cartwright’s delightful debut proves game-Breaking
THE New Zealand Breakers started their quest for redemption in ideal fashion over the weekend, defeating the Cairns Taipans to the tune of 11 points at Spark Arena on Saturday night, with Parker Jackson-Cartwright stealing the show. The Breakers fell one win short of the ultimate prize last season, bested by the ladder-leading Sydney Kings […]
Usher’s unbelievable debut wills Wildcats to win
THE Perth Wildcats started the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) season in fine fashion, claiming a win over the Tasmania JackJumpers thanks to an explosive scoring performance from Jordan Usher. The two sides locked horns at RAC Arena for the late game on Friday night, in one of the most anticipated matchups of the opening […]
Fresh and familiar faces stuff the stats sheet in week one
THERE were plenty of standout individual performances in the opening round of the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) season over the weekend. After months of waiting, proceedings finally got underway, as seven games took place over the span of four days, with no shortage of action from the first game on Thursday, to the final […]
2023 NBL Next Star watch – Round 1
THERE was plenty of anticipation surrounding the opening round of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2023/24 season for many reasons, including the debut 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 […]
NBL | As it Stands: Round One
THE National Basketball League (NBL) commenced its 2023/24 season over the weekend, with some interesting results and performances coming from the opening few days of play. There were upsets, breakout efforts and big wins as the off-season ended and the real action finally got underway after some significant build up. Despite speculation around which sides […]
Henshall Perth’s shining light in loss
ROUND One of the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) season saw some memorable performances, including a breakout game from one of the Perth Wildcats young guns, Ben Henshall. The Wildcats travelled to Victoria to take on the SEM Phoenix at John Cain Arena on Sunday afternoon, with the two sides coming off different results to […]
