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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 […]

NBL | Stats Central – Round 16
ROUND 16 of the National Basketball League (NBL) saw some big scores as teams are starting to click ahead of the upcoming finals series. The action took place from Wednesday to Sunday, and with the race for a spot in the finals and play-in wide open, each team was giving it their all. It resulted […]

Jackson just gets job done as Flyers sink Boomers
IN a thrilling way to close out the round in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), all-time great Lauren Jackson was instrumental as the Southside Flyers snuck past the Melbourne Boomers by two points at the Melbourne Sports Centre in Parkville. Coming into Sunday’s game, it was reasonably high stakes for both sides, with a […]