Crocs named for FIBA U16 Asia Cup
THE AUSTRALIAN team for the 2025 FIBA Under-16 Asia Cup has been named, with the Crocs taking a strong team into the tournament, which is set to kick off next month and should showcase some of the exciting talent coming through the system. The Asia Cup is set to take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from […]
Lloyd in the limelight as McVeigh delivers career night
EXCITING young talent Lloyd McVeigh put together a career-best performance for the South Adelaide Panthers last weekend in the NBL1 Men’s South competition, leading his side to a 19-point victory on the eve of finals. McVeigh dropped 36 points, eight rebounds and five dimes in the win over the Norwood Flames to close out the […]
Daniss delivers promise in G League campaign
DESPITE going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, Daniss Jenkins has produced a strong campaign in the G League after signing a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons and playing with their affiliate in Motor City, being named to the NBA G League All-Rookie Team for his efforts. Jenkins put together a solid collegiate career, […]
Nicholson drops 50-piece as Sharks win in OT
CONTINUING a ridiculous week of scoring in the NBL1, Sutherland Sharks star Lauren Nicholson dropped a 51-point double-double to lead her side to a high-scoring overtime win over the Inner West Bulls in the East Women’s competition. It was the final round of the home and away season for the East Women’s season in 2025, […]
Dennis delivers in rookie G League campaign
IT WAS a tremendous first up campaign from RayJ Dennis during his debut season in the G League, starring for the Indiana Mad Ants and San Diego Clippers and being named to the NBA G League All-Rookie Team for his efforts. Dennis went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, but got his chance to shine […]
2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Washington Wizards
THE WASHINGTON Wizards added a trio of young players to continue their rebuild at the 2025 NBA Draft in Chicago last month, making smart decisions with their two first round picks and one second round selection. The Wizards are coming off another season that delivered a poor record, but there were promising signs with the […]
Emma-Nnopu excellent as Raiders thump Miners
A STRONG all-around performance from emerging talent Agnes Emma-Nnopu was one of the biggest positives to come out of the Knox Raiders’ huge 43-point win over the Ballarat Miners in the NBL1 South Women’s over the weekend. The action on the weekend marked the final round of the 2025 home and away season in the […]
2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Utah Jazz
THE UTAH Jazz made some notable additions to their team at the 2025 NBA Draft in Chicago last month, giving their offence a boost with two first round selections and an experienced shooting guard on night two of proceedings. After another disappointing campaign where they did not make any move up the standings, the Jazz […]
Pepper adds a kick to set NBL1 scoring record
FOR THE second time in the 2025 NBL1 season, the league’s single-game scoring record has been broken, with Warwick Senators star Elijah Pepper continuing his emphatic offensive campaign in the West Men’s competition. Pepper erupted for a record 59 points in the win over the South West Slammers on Saturday night, in what was the […]
Opals go undefeated to claim first Asia Cup
THE AUSTRALIAN Opals have won their first ever FIBA Women’s Asia Cup over the weekend after taking out the 2025 title following a nine-point win over Japan at Shenzen Sports Stadium on Sunday after a dominant campaign. The Opals went through the entire Asia Cup undefeated, proving far and away the best team in it […]
Magnay makes most of his Summer League stint in final outing
ALTHOUGH it did not result in a spot on an NBA roster, Aussie big man Will Magnay was rock solid in his final outing with the Memphis Grizzlies at the 2025 Summer League, which took place in Las Vegas over the past couple of weeks. Following another impressive campaign with the Tasmania JackJumpers over the […]
2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Toronto Raptors
IT WAS a solid result for the Toronto Raptors at the 2025 NBA Draft in Chicago last month, using both their first and second round selections to acquire a pair of players that address positional needs on the team. The Raptors are in a tricky spot, boasting a big three of Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett […]
