Mitchell posts mammoth score in opening loss
THE SEMI FINALS have begun in the WNBL, with the Southside Flyers holding off a Tiffany Mitchell scoring masterclass to down the Melbourne Boomers and take game one of the series. In the first of a maximum three matches between the two sides, the Flyers produced a balanced offensive performance en route to an 84-76 […]
Burnham Pilots Portland to upset win
THE PORTLAND Pilots delivered an outstanding third quarter in their matchup against the Gonzaga Bulldogs, which proved to be a catalyst for their four-point triumph in the NCAAW. The two sides clashed earlier on Wednesday at Orleans Arena, with Gonzaga coming in as favourites given its ranking as the 16th best side in the nation […]
2022/23 NBL Team Wrap – SEM Phoenix
IT WAS a tale of highs and lows for the SEM Phoenix in the 2022/23 NBL season, with a lack of consistency costing them a spot in the top four, despite spending plenty of time in contention for the title. Coming into the season, with a similar roster as last year, where they missed the […]
Semi-Finals start with old-fashioned rivalry
THE WNBL semi-finals have arrived, and there are just four teams left in contention to take out the ultimate prize and hold up the championship trophy in the coming weeks. With two matchups set to determine who books a place in the Grand Final series, which will follow the same format as the semi’s and […]
Ducas drives Gaels past Cougars
AN EXCELLENT offensive performance from Alex Ducas has seen the Saint Mary’s Gaels topple the BYU Cougars in the NCAAM on Monday, claiming a seven-point triumph at Orleans Arena. It was always going to be a tall task for the Cougars, given the strength of Saint Mary’s list and the form the Gaels had been […]
Best of NBL23 – Individual Performances
THE 2022/23 NBL season is well and truly into the postseason, with just a few games remaining before a winner is crowned. In one of the best and most exciting fixtures in recent memory, there was plenty to enjoy as the competition reached new heights of quality and continued to gain international attention. With that […]
WNBL Ones to Watch – Semi-Finals
THE REGULAR season of the WNBL has wrapped up, with just four sides remaining in the hunt for the championship in the 2022/23 fixture. In what was an exhilarating race for the finals, it all went down to the last few weeks of the season, and now four of the best teams remain eligible for […]
George granted top gong at WNBL Awards
SUNDAY night saw the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) awards handed out on the league’s night of nights, and the highest individual award went to Cayla George of the Melbourne Boomers. George was a straightforward selection for the Suzy Batkovic Medal, having led the league in rebounding, finished second in scoring, and led the Boomers […]
X marks the spot – Cooks books NBA contract
AFTER rising to stardom in the NBL over recent years, Sydney Kings forward Xavier Cooks has achieved his dream of landing a spot on an NBA roster. The 2021/22 Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) and 2022/23 Andrew Gaze Trophy winner has been open about his quest to join the world’s most prestigious league, and that […]
Defensive demon helps Kings square series
DESPITE losing their two best players to injury over the course of the match, the Sydney Kings downed the New Zealand Breakers on the road to tie up the Championship Series at one game apiece on Sunday afternoon. The Kings were stunned at home on Friday as the Breakers produced an upset and took the […]
Ellis excels as USC tames Buffaloes
THE USC Trojans cruised to a comfortable 19-point triumph over the Colorado Buffaloes on Friday afternoon, led by an excellent offensive performance from guard Boogie Ellis. The Trojans came into the match in excellent form, with 19 wins and eight losses next to their name, while Buffaloes have been dangerously close to breaking even this […]
2022/23 NBL Team Wrap – Melbourne United
WITH A significant roster change over the offseason, Melbourne United struggled to match the towering heights of their last regular season campaign, missing the finals in heartbreaking fashion. Coming into the 2022/23 season, United were the NBL’s reigning minor champions, but lost the likes of Jo Lual Acuil, Jack White and Matthew Dellavedova to overseas […]
