Blanchfield buries Pirates to book grand final spot
IN the big games, it is the cream that rises to the top, and in the Gold Coast Rollers’ semi-final win over the South West Metro Pirates, it was Todd Blanchfield that was the difference. The Rollers hosted the Pirates at Carrara Stadium on Friday night, with a place in the grand final on the […]
NBA Draft Wrap – Timberwolves & Trail Blazers
THE NBA Draft has wrapped up, and the next crop of players at the top level are now fully entrenched in their respective teams as season approaches in the coming months. In fact, with the Summer League taking place over the past few weeks, some of the brightest draftees have already begun making a name […]
Heal hammers home 43 to send Newcastle packing
THE NBL1 finals often bring out the best performances from the biggest names, and in the Sydney Comets’ win over the Newcastle Falcons in the East Women’s, it was none other than Shyla Heal who stood up. Heal’s Comets faced a serious task when taking on the Falcons in an elimination game at Newcastle Basketball […]
Williams wins highest honour in unanimous fashion
AN exceptional season from Sturt Sabres star Mikayla Williams has been rewarded with the Halls Medal for the Most Valuable Player in the 2023 NBL1 Central Women’s competition. This means Williams has gone back-to-back for the medal, and is the first player to do so since 2004, showcasing how much she has dominated since joining […]
Pizzey produces purple patch in crucial cameo
ELTHAM Wildcats have advanced to the next round of the NBL1 South Women’s finals, after defeating Frankston Blues by 22 points in an elimination matchup over the weekend. The two sides qualified for the postseason after solid campaigns, but neither could snag a double chance and the game at Dreamstreet Lending Arena on Saturday night […]
Summer League Stars – Orlando Robinson
THE NBA Summer League has wrapped up for 2023, and there were plenty of exciting performances from some of the competition’s most recent draftees. The Summer League is a pre-season tournament in the NBA that provides an opportunity for the best and brightest in the league to showcase their talents, while also giving undrafted prospects […]
Cook-Green carries Suns in high-scoring loss
DESPITE a masterful offensive performance from Joe Cook-Green, the Eastern Suns fell eight points short of the Cockburn Cougars in the NBL1 West Men’s over the weekend. The competition held its 17th and final round of the season, with both teams in this match falling short of a finals appearance. However, the winner of this […]
Antonio fires from long range in tough loss
DESPITE his side falling in the first week of finals, Jonah Antonio produced a stirring offensive performance to kick off the postseason in an attempt to drag his team over the line. Antonio’s Cairns Marlins took on the Ipswich Force in the NBL1 North Men’s in one of the first quarter final games for the […]
Back to back for Walker out west
OVER the weekend, the NBL1 West competition held its night of nights, and handed out the silverware to the strongest performing individuals in the men’s and women’s competitions. Upon the regular season’s conclusion, it was time to recognise the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of each competition, and in the men’s it was a familiar name […]
NBA Draft Team Wrap – Spurs, Suns, Thunder
THE NBA Draft has wrapped up, and the next crop of players at the top level are now fully entrenched in their respective teams as season approaches in the coming months. In fact, with the Summer League taking place over the past few weeks, some of the brightest draftees have already begun making a name […]
Tigers’ talent delivers a Sharp performance in win
THE NBL1 West Women’s season concluded with an entertaining final round, during which, the Willetton Tigers were driven to victory by a strong performance by Alex Sharp over the weekend. The Tigers took on the winless South West Slammers at the Eaton Rec Centre on Friday night in one of the first games of Round […]
Valentine’s day comes early as import signs with Kings
FOR just a second, it looked as if the Sydney Kings may have had their roster weakened for the upcoming National Basketball League (NBL) after the departure of some key players over the off-season. It appears that will not be the case, with the reigning champions continuing to bolster their stocks with some proven talent […]
