Liam Badkin

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Bowen brings boards in senior season

ALTHOUGH some of his contemporaries may gain more attention for their scoring performances, Aussie Kyle Bowen was still able to make an impact on his side’s performances in the NCAAM. The 2022/23 campaign saw Bowen enter his senior season with the Saint Mary’s Gaels, having shown gradual progression during his first three years with the […]

Mitchell’s magnificent fourth-quarter leads Bulls

THE Inner West Bulls managed to claim their second win of the season in the NBL1 East Women over the weekend, claiming a big win over the Sutherland Sharks on the weekend, thanks to a big performance of Leilani Mitchell. Coming into Round 6 of the 2023 season, the Sharks were better placed than the […]

Sharpshooting Smith strong in second season

BOASTING a playing style that fits the modern game perfectly, Reyne Smith enjoyed a solid sophomore campaign in the NCAAM during the 2022/23 season. It was his second time out with the Charleston Cougars, coming into the year looking to back up his breakout season, where he emerged as a serious threat from behind the […]

Cadee carves out stunning statline

ALTHOUGH the NBL1 is host to some of the nation’s rising stars, some of the most established basketball stars in Australia are still making their mark in the competition. In the North Men’s division over the weekend, veteran guard Jason Cadee had himself a day out as the Gold Coast Rollers handed the Cairns Marlins […]

PODCAST | Got Next: SEM Phoenix wrap

IT was a disappointing finish to the season for the SEM Phoenix in the NBL, being eliminated in the first stage of the play-in despite looking a strong finals chance earlier in the fixture. The newest episode of the Got Next Podcast unpacks the Phoenix’s campaign, and looks at where they go from here. SEM […]

Olbrich continues contribution for Highlanders

THE growth of Australian players in the collegiate system has continued over the most recent season, and Adelaide native Lachlan Olbrich was representing his home country extremely well. Olbrich joined the the UC Riverside Highlanders in the United States, and entered his sophomore season with the team hoping to further develop his game, having emerged […]

Making moves: the top three NBL signings to date

THE MOST exciting part of the National Basketball League (NBL) off-season is the free agency period, with some of the biggest names in the competition opting for a change of scenery. The NBL free agency period opened on March 30, with some massive names coming out of contract and far from certain to return to […]

Swain’s super weekend sparks Flame

A PAIR of magnificent performances from Shaneice Swain gave the Cairns Dolphins a serious spark as they went 2-1 in the NBL1 North Women’s competition over the weekend. It was a decent result for the Dolphins, who continued the resurgence of their season with a pair of strong performances in Round 4 of the 2023 […]

Bannan brings boost for Grizzlies in final season

AMONG some of the Aussies performing at a high level in the 2022/23 NCAAM season was Josh Bannan, who has continued to deliver for the Montana Grizzlies for another season. Bannan has forged out an impressive stint with the Grizzlies over the past few years, and it seems his output as a big man is […]

Armour’s accuracy a big factor for Lakeside

THERE was plenty of NBL1 action to enjoy over the weekend, and in the West Men’s competition, the Lakeside Lightning were too good for the South West Slammers, claiming a 16-point win at home. The two teams clashed at Lakeside Recreation Centre on Friday night, with the two teams in vastly different form. The Lightning […]

Robertson rolls on with Portland

DESPITE being in his fourth year at collegiate level, Australian guard Tyler Robertson is continuing to show signs of improvement from an individual perspective. Suiting up for the Portland Pilots in the NCAAM, Robertson has showed gradual progression during his time at the level, and that trend continued in the 2022/23 season. Hailing from Melbourne, […]

Aussies set to face off against contenders

THE 2023 FIBA World Cup is set to take place later this year, and over the past few days, the seeding for the tournament was revealed. The format of the competition sees 32 teams qualified to compete at the World Cup, including the two host nations in the Philippines and Japan. The teams were placed […]

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