Germany grinds down Boomers in thriller
GERMANY has handed the Australian Boomers their first loss of the 2023 FIBA World Cup in a tense three-point win on Sunday night. In a match that had plenty of momentum swings, the result looked as if it could go either way, but Germany delivered when it mattered most in the fourth quarter, edging ahead […]
Team USA topple Tall Blacks to open account
ONE of the favourites for the 2023 FIBA World Cup has claimed its first win of the tournament, with the United States delivering an emphatic win over New Zealand on Saturday night. The World Cup action continued for a second night, as many sides impressed on the big stage in their first game of the […]
Boomers bring the defence in opening win
THE Australian Boomers overcame a slow start to defeat Finland in the opening match of the 2023 FIBA World Cup last night. The Boomers started the game in slow fashion, struggling to knock down shots from behind the arc as Finland capitalised down the other end. However, Australia slowly got the defensive stops as the […]
PREVIEW | 2023 FIBA World Cup – Groups G and H
THE 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup is just days away from kicking off, with the first game set to take place on Friday evening AEST. The best basketball countries from around the world have qualified for the ultimate tournament, which will see some of the best action in recent years. In a field that looks […]
Stewart Jr.’s strong half sets up Raiders win
A MASSIVE first half from import Wayne Stewart Jr. was a crucial factor in the Knox Raiders NBL1 Men’s National Final last weekend. Although he was not the highest scorer of the match, Stewart Jr. was extremely important in not only keeping Knox in the game, but putting his side in a winning position. The […]
PREVIEW | 2023 FIBA World Cup – Groups E and F
THE 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup is just days away from kicking off, with the first game set to take place on Friday evening AEST. The best basketball countries from around the world have qualified for the ultimate tournament, which will see some of the best action in recent years. In a field that looks […]
Walker wonderful in decider defeat
ALTHOUGH it may not go down in the history books due to the result of the game, Devondrick Walker‘s performance in the NBL1 Men’s National Final was still terrific. Walker’s Rockingham Flames were bested by the Knox Raiders as the South teams took out the win in both the Men’s and Women’s competition. The Flames […]
PREVIEW | 2023 FIBA World Cup – Groups C and D
THE 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup is just days away from kicking off, with the first game set to take place on Friday evening AEST. The best basketball countries from around the world have qualified for the ultimate tournament, which will see some of the best action in recent years. In a field that looks […]
Wilson wows with precise playmaking
ALTHOUGH much of the attention may have been on her teammate’s monster performance, the outing of Kelly Wilson cannot be undervalued in the context of the NBL1 National Final. Wilson’s Bendigo Braves completed their perfect season by delivering a dominant win over the Norths Bears at HBF Arena on Sunday. The result crowned the Braves […]
PREVIEW | 2023 FIBA World Cup – Groups A and B
THE 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup is just days away from kicking off, with the first game set to take place on Friday evening AEST. The best basketball countries from around the world have qualified for the ultimate tournament, which will see some of the best action in recent years. In a field that looks […]
Fantastic Feagin delivers captain’s performance
THE Knox Raiders rallied behind an outstanding performance on the big stage from their fearless leader Ke’Jhan Feagin to defeat the Rockingham Flames in the NBL1 Men’s National Final. Wrapping up an exciting weekend of basketball, the Raiders and Flames went head to head at HBF Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Flames came in looking […]
McKay monsters Bears with decisive performance
WHEN it comes to performances on the big stage, they don’t get much better than Megan McKay‘s effort in the NBL1 Women’s National Championship game on the weekend. McKay’s Bendigo Braves looked to cap off a perfect season when they took on the Norths Bears in the big dance. The Braves were the only side […]
