Boomers thump Bahrain in FIBA Qualifier
THE AUSTRALIAN Boomers delivered a commanding performance at State Basketball Centre, downing Bahrain to the tune of 33 points on Thursday night as part of a FIBA World Cup Qualifier. It was a matchup that the Aussies were expected to win, given the opposition currently sits at the bottom of Group F, while the Boomers […]
Shelly’s stirring showing helps Cornhuskers to big win
THERE was plenty of NCAAW action to enjoy on Thursday, including the Nebraska Cornhsukers’ 33-point win over the Illinois Fighting Illini. Despite coming into the game being unranked and facing the 25th-seeded Fighting Illini, Nebraska was too good, breaking away in the second term. The Cornhuskers continued to build their lead over the final two […]
Southside flies into top two in blockbuster clash
IN ONE of the most important games in the WNBL fixture, the Southside Flyers have secured a spot in the top-two after defeating the Melbourne Boomers 81-67 at State Basketball Centre on Wednesday night. The latest instalment of the Melbourne Derby had plenty of anticipation, given the stakes for both sides on the eve of […]
PODCAST | Got Next Episode 18
THE Got Next Podcast is back in your life for another episode, here to unpack the week’s action in Australian basketball. Episode 18 has plenty to touch on, including the NBL semi-finals, Simon Mitchell’s departure from the South East Melbourne Phoenix, and a blockbuster match in the WNBL. Host Michael Alvaro and Analyst Liam Badkin […]
Taylor’s 25 leads A&M to upset win
THE NCAAM has witnessed yet another boilover result, with the 25th-seeded Texas A&M Aggies taking down the Tennessee Volunteers, who are ranked 11th in the nation. Reed Arena was stunned earlier on Wednesday, with the underdog claiming a five-point triumph and producing a terrific second half that had an excellent mix of explosiveness and composure. […]
Hendricks shedding sleeper status
ONE of the most exciting factors of a draft in any sporting format is the ability for a surprising name to throw their hat into the ring late in the race. That has been the case for the meteoric rise of Taylor Hendricks, who has stormed into top 10 contention with a consistently strong campaign […]
NSW finishes strongly to claim U20s title
THE UNDER-20 National Basketball Championships were held over the past week, and New South Wales snatched the Women’s title with a powerful finish to its clash against Victoria on Sunday morning. NSW claimed gold in Geelong, downing the Vics in the final thanks to an excellent performance in the second and fourth quarters. Victoria stormed […]
Brown gets buckets with scoring clinic
THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES fell short of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the NCAAW earlier on Tuesday, but Wolverines shooter Leigha Brown was the most prominent offensive threat on the court. The Buckeyes got off to a flying start in the first term of the match, and although the Wolverines clawed their way back into the […]
2022/23 NBL Team Wrap – Adelaide 36ers
MUCH LIKE the last side covered in Rookie Me Central‘s NBL Team Wrap series, the Adelaide 36ers came into the 2022/23 season with high expectations after a busy offseason. The front office went to work recruiting some of the biggest imports in the league, as well as adding a former G-League star in Craig Randall […]
Dynamic Duo deliver gold for Western Australia
THE UNDER-20 National Basketball Championships wrapped for 2023 over the weekend, with Western Australia topping off a dominant campaign with the Boys title after downing New South Wales in the final. Western Australia went undefeated over the course of the tournament, but came up against a New South Wales side that had lost just one […]
Son of a gun drops 39 in win
HIS FATHER was an All-Star in the NBA, and now Jameer Nelson Jr. is showing glimpses of the same scoring power in his own game. The Delaware Blue Hens guard dropped a game-high 39 points in the 75-66 triumph over the UNC Wilmington Seahawks on Sunday. The Blue Hens produced an outstanding performance in the […]
Melbourne marks triple-double in loss
ALTHOUGH HER side could not get over the line, UC Capitals rising youngster Jade Melbourne recorded an eye-catching triple double against the Adelaide Lightning in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on Saturday evening. The Lightning proved six points too good for the Capitals, thriving on their points off turnovers and making the opposition pay […]
