Aussie duo set to make March Madness mark
A PAIR of talented Australians are set to see some action during the NCAAM National Tournament, with Reyne Smith hopeful to suit up for the Louisville Cardinals, while Anthony Dell’Orso will be hitting the court for the Arizona Wildcats. While the likes of Alex Condon and Tyrese Proctor have been dominating the spotlight thanks to […]
Gleeson gunning it for Wolves
AFTER putting together an excellent campaign at the 2024 Under-18 Club Championships, Joondalup Wolves guard Taj Gleeson put his name on the map as a player to watch for the future. Gleeson and the Wolves had home court advantage at the tournament, and although they fell short of claiming the ultimate prize at home, the […]
RANKED | 2024/25 NBL Next Stars
IT WAS another successful season for the National Basketball League (NBL) Next Stars program, with the five players from the year’s class all honing their craft in Australia’s top competition, and capturing the attention of NBA scouts across the globe. The NBA Draft is set to take place in June, and the 2024/25 NBL season […]
Draft hopefuls set to shine in March Madness
THE MOST exciting period of the men’s college basketball calendar is here, with March Madness set to begin in the NCAAM on the 18th of March, with the next generation of stars set to put their skills to the test on the big stage. With the 2025 NBA Draft set to take place in June, […]
NBL25 Next Star review – Malique Lewis
CEMENTING his spot in the starting lineup throughout the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL), Next Star Malique Lewis certainly did his NBA Draft chances no harm with a strong campaign as a member of the SEM Phoenix. Lewis was well-utilised by mid-season coaching appointee Josh King, and saw plenty of court time throughout both the […]
Melbourne masterclass in second half stuns Hawks
A TREMENDOUS performance in the second half saw Melbourne United overrun the Illawarra Hawks to take game one of the Championship Series in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend. Both sides advanced to the decisive series in three games, with United defeating the Perth Wildcats, while the Hawks got the better of the […]
Spirit claim championship after dominant season
THE 2024/25 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season is complete, with the Bendigo Spirit crowned champions after defeating the Townsville Fire in two games in the Grand Final Series over the past week. The Spirit were the most dominant team all season, with Bendigo finishing the fixture with 18 wins from 21 games and heading […]
NBL25 Next Star review – Izan Almansa
SEASON 2024/25 of the National Basketball League (NBL) saw Perth Wildcats Next Star Izan Almansa make his mark as a solid frontcourt contributor that has the tools to make it at NBA level in the future if selected. While he is not the flashiest player around, Almansa is productive in the more traditional sense, playing […]
Condon continues charge with career-night
AUSSIE big man Alex Condon has continued his charge up the NBA Draft rankings with a huge performance on Thursday in the NCAAM, leading the Florida Gators to a five-point win over the Alabama Crimson Tide. Condon posted a huge double-double of 27 points and 10 rebounds in what is his best performance at College […]
Terrific Trey leads Hawks to Championship Series
THE CHAMPIONSHIP Series is set for season 2024/25 of the National Basketball League (NBL), after the Illawarra Hawks delivered a masterclass performance to eliminate the SEM Phoenix and advance to the decider. The series went to a decisive game three after both sides claimed wins at home throughout the semi-finals. Although the Hawks finished the […]
Spirited final quarter sees Bendigo take game one
THE WNBL Grand Final Series began on Wednesday night, with the Bendigo Spirit storming home in the final term to defeat the Townsville Fire by 10 points and take a 1-0 lead. Coming into the clash, there was plenty of intrigue given the recent form of both sides has been terrific. The Spirit were the […]
SCOUTING NOTES | Kentucky vs. LSU
IT WAS a one-sided affair in the NCAAM on Wednesday morning, as the Kentucky Wildcats handed the LSU Tigers a 31-point loss in a blowout result with several strong contributors from the winning side. The Wildcats are gearing up for a big March Madness campaign, and came into the clash with 18 wins from 28 […]
