Liam Badkin
NBA Draft Team Preview: Utah Jazz
THE NBA Draft is just around the corner, in what shapes as one of the most anticipated selection nights in recent memory, thanks to a talented crop of up and comers set to have their dreams realised. With that in mind, Rookie Me Central will be previewing each side ahead of draft night on June […]
PODCAST | Got Next: New Zealand Breakers wrap
The penultimate episode of the Got Next Podcast’s NBL Team Wrap series has dropped, and on the agenda this week are the New Zealand Breakers. Although they fell one win short of the ultimate prize, the rapid improvement of the team from last season was one of the biggest stories of the year. Host Michael […]
Joyous Jufferman helps CoE crush Crusaders
BASKETBALL Australia’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) side in the NBL1 East Women’s showcases some of the brightest young players in the country, while facing off against some experienced players. The CoE allows some of the best basketball players to compete in one of Australia’s best leagues and test their talents against fully developed opponents. In […]
NBA Draft Team Preview: Charlotte Hornets
THE NBA Draft is just around the corner, in what shapes as one of the most anticipated selection nights in recent memory, thanks to a talented crop of up and comers set to have their dreams realised. With that in mind, Rookie Me Central will be previewing each side ahead of draft night on June […]
Triantis takes terrific next step for Jacks
THE 2022/23 college basketball season saw a number of Aussies shine in the system, with some strong individual campaigns from some of the country’s young guns. That trend extended to Loukas Triantis, who enjoyed an eye-catching season as a member of the Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) Jacks. After an impressive campaign with the team […]
McCalop’s monster game tames Lions
AFTER a week off, the NBL1 Central Men’s competition resumed over the weekend with Round 9 delivering some big scores as teams looked as refreshed as ever. One of the big winners of the round proved to be the North Adelaide Rockets, who claimed a 17-point win over the Central District Lions when the two […]
NBA Draft Team Preview: Miami Heat
THE NBA Draft is just around the corner, in what shapes as one of the most anticipated selection nights in recent memory, thanks to a talented crop of up and comers set to have their dreams realised. With that in mind, Rookie Me Central will be previewing each side ahead of draft night on June […]
Smith steps up for Tigers in third season
THE collegiate system is one of the biggest in the world for player development, with the best prospects from all across the globe heading to the United States to try and take their game to the next level. This is extended to Australia’s brightest young talents, including guard Sara-Rose Smith, who joined the Missouri Tigers […]
Abrom’s awesome performance shining light in loss
ALTHOUGH his side did not claim the win, Dequan Abrom delivered a magnificent two-way showing in the NBL1 West Men’s on the weekend. Abrom’s Mandurah Magic hosted the South West Slammers at Mandurah Aquatic and Rec Centre on Friday night, looking to get a maiden victory for the 2023 season on the board. However, the […]
NBA Draft Team Preview: Atlanta Hawks
THE NBA Draft is just around the corner, in what shapes as one of the most anticipated selection nights in recent memory, thanks to a talented crop of up and comers set to have their dreams realised. With that in mind, Rookie Me Central will be previewing each side ahead of draft night on June […]
Ruef rips through Force as Logan brings the Thunder
A MASSIVE performance from star big Mikaela Ruef was enough to see the Logan Thunder claim an impressive road win over the Ipswich Force in the NBL1 North Women’s on the weekend. The two sides locked horns at JBS Stadium on Saturday evening, with the Thunder coming into the match as the favoured side. Logan […]
Capitals claim Clark as young gun joins WNBL
THE future of Australian women’s basketball continues to shine, with the UC Capitals adding the services of another promising young gun. Having impressed at both domestic and international level, rising shooting guard Jayda Clark has signed on with the Capitals for the upcoming WNBL season. The shooting guard has showcased her skills across a variety […]