China snags gold in thrilling final
THE 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup could not have finished in more dramatic fashion, with China claiming the gold medal after downing Japan in a two-point thriller in Sydney on Sunday. The two best sides of the tournament locked horns in a highly anticipated clash to decided the tournament’s winner, with China looking to dethrone […]
Opals claim silverware in bronze medal match
ALTHOUGH it was a couple of hurdles short of the ultimate goal, the Australian Opals have snagged a podium finish in the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia World Cup. Following a pair of disappointing losses to Japan and China in the final few days of the fixture, the Aussies matched up with their neighbours across the […]
Ruef reigns supreme as Thunder down Force
A HUGE game from Mikaela Ruef was one of the biggest driving factors as the Logan Thunder downed the Ipswich Force in the NBL1 North Women’s over the weekend. The Force were always going to be up against it given the current form with the Thunder sitting nicely in second spot on the ladder, while […]
Rosters starting to take shape as NBL season approaches
THE NBL season is getting closer and closer, and moves are still being made by all clubs around the competition to fill out their rosters ahead of the fixture start. With the 2023/24 season set to kick off in September, teams have just over a couple of months before hitting the court, so the final […]
Blanchfield blasts Force in overtime thriller
IN one of the highest scoring games of the season, the Gold Coast Rollers held on in overtime to claim a stirring five-point win over the Ipswich Force in the NBL1 North Men’s on the weekend. The Force hosted the Rollers at JBS Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to cause an upset over the best […]
Levy lifts Mavericks over Warriors
EASTERN Mavericks guard Taylah Levy delivered a magnificent performance to help lead her side to a massive win over the Woodville Warriors in the NBL1 Central Women’s over the weekend. Despite both sides struggling during the 2023 fixture, the Warriors came into Saturday night’s game at St Francis de Sales Community Sports Centre as the […]
Opals stunned as Japan runs riot
THE Australian Opals have sustained their first loss of the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, falling to Japan by 25 points on Wednesday night. Both sides were in red-hot form coming into the game, claiming big wins over the first two days and setting up a blockbuster matchup between two of the tournament contenders. The […]
Tayla ‘Burrows’ in for a triple-double
IN a match where plenty of Rockingham Flames players stood out in the thumping win over the South West Slammers, it was Tayah Burrows that stood above the rest in the NBL1 West Women’s on the weekend. The Slammers hosted the Flames at the Eaton Rec Centre on Friday night, but were always going to […]
Opals cruise to second consecutive big win
THE Australian Opals have continued their emphatic start to the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, downing the Chinese Taipei 91-45, for their second win in as many games to kick off the tournament. Following their big win over the Philippines on Monday night, the Aussies backed it up the following night by hosting the Chinese […]
DJ dominates as Panthers tame Lions
A VINTAGE performance from experienced big man Daniel Johnson was the spark that led to the South Adelaide Panthers’ thrilling three-point win over the Central Districts Lions in the NBL1 Central Men’s over the weekend. The two sides played out an enthralling encounter at Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre on Saturday night, although South […]
Opals kick off Asia Cup in commanding fashion
THE Australian Opals could not have started the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup any better, defeating the Philippines in a big way and storming towards tournament favouritism with a 105-34 victory. The Opals hosted the Philippines in Sydney on Monday night in the group phase, heavily expected to get the win given they had home […]
Whitmore, Howard among NBA Draft’s biggest surprises
THE 2023 NBA Draft has come and gone after being held on Friday morning, as 58 more players entered the world’s premier basketball league. The number one pick was a foregone conclusion heading in, given the star power provided from Victor Wembanyama, but the remainder of the field delivered plenty of surprises. Some prospects rose […]
