WNBL stars go head-to-head in defining duel
THE NBL1 hosts a number of the biggest names in Australian basketball, and Round 10 of the East Women’s competition saw two of the best WNBL players go lock horns in an engaging battle. The Sydney Comets headed to Sutherland Basketball Stadium to take on the Sharks in a crucial clash for both sides on […]
Aussies in the WNBA: Smith soars for Sky
THE WNBA action continued over the weekend with a fresh batch of games taking place in the biggest women’s basketball league in the world. After building strongly over the first few weeks, Hobart native Alanna Smith delivered a standout performance in the Chicago Sky’s win over the Minnesota Lynx on the weekend. The Sky headed […]
NBA Draft: Team preview series introduction
THE NBA Draft is just over a month away, and with the lottery taking place earlier this week, the frame for the outcome is becoming clearer by the day. During the lead-up to the draft, Rookie Me Central will be taking a look at all 30 teams and how the draft is shaping for each […]
Trist’s triumphant showing guides Blues
IN Round 6 of the NBL1 South Men’s competition for season 2023, it was the frontcourt guns that had a big say on their respective contests. That was certainly the case in Frankston’s win over the Casey Cavaliers, with Blues forward Daniel Trist producing a huge statline in his side’s victory. The two teams clashed […]
Madgen makes move to ignite Flames
THE WNBL free agency provides the opportunity to a number of teams that underperformed recently to retool and climb the standings once again. The first few days off the 2023 free agency period have indicated that will be the case for the Sydney Flames, who finished at the bottom of the standings last season but […]
Tudor’s towering performance sparks Magic
THE Mandurah Magic got back on the winners’ list in the NBL1 West Women’s on the weekend, rallying behind an emphatic showing from Katharine Tudor. The Magic took on the Eastern Suns in the final game of Round 7, eager to break their losing streak. Having started the season on fire with three wins in […]
PODCAST | Got Next: Tasmania JackJumpers wrap
THE Got Next Podcast is back for another chapter in the NBL Team Wrap series, unpacking each side’s campaign for the 2022/23 season. On the agenda this week are the Tasmania JackJumpers, who fell short of their quest in acquiring a maiden title, but still impressed with a semi-finals appearance in just their second season. […]
Fan favourite returns to boost building United
THE remarkable recruiting of Melbourne United over the 2023 off-season has continued, bringing back one of Australia’s most popular basketballers ahead of the upcoming NBL season. After falling short of a grand final series appearance during the 2021/22 season, United lost a number of talented players, including Matthew Dellavedova, who headed back to the NBA […]
Edmanson edges further with Broncos
DURING her junior season with the Santa Clara Broncos in the NCAAW, Aussie Lara Edmanson delivered her strongest campaign to date. She joined the Broncos back in 2020, and throughout her first three years with the team, the guard has shown gradual progression that has been rewarded with a constant increase in court time. During […]
Spurs get top pick for third time in franchise history
THE future of the San Antonio Spurs is now as bright as ever, with the franchise awarded the number one pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. It was one of the most highly anticipated lotteries in NBA history given the talent of the projected top pick. There were rumours that some sides were taking in […]
Fransson fires as Warriors tame Lions
ROUND 8 of the NBL1 Central Women’s season for 2023 delivered some big team and individual performances, as another batch of games went in the book. In the final match of the weekend, the Woodville Warriors headed to the STARplex to take on the Central Districts Lions on Sunday afternoon, with both sides sustaining losses […]
Aussies in the WNBA: Melbourne makes her mark
THE Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) season has kicked off for the 2023 season, and there are plenty of Aussies making an impact on the big stage. The Australian basketball factory is continuing to churn out plenty of strong players, with that figure growing on a yearly basis. The WNBL season wraps just before the […]
