Northwestern stuns No. 1 Purdue with big second half
THE NCAA Men’s Division I has seen a huge boilover to close out the weekend, with the Northwestern Wildcats coming from the clouds to take down the number-one seeded Purdue Boilermakers. The home crowd erupted when the Wildcats secured a significant win as they continue their quest for a second NCAA Tournament appearance. Welsh-Ryan Arena […]
Terrific Thornton sets up Southside
IN THE only Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) match of the weekend, Southside Flyers import Kayla Thornton starred as her side took down the Bendigo Spirit to the tune of six points at Geelong Arena on Saturday night. The Flyers lost star forward Lauren Jackson to an Achilles injury last week, and were going to […]
NBL Standouts – Play-in and Finals Week One
THE POSTSEASON is officially underway in the NBL, with the play-in wrapped and the first semi-final match taking place on Sunday afternoon. Fittingly, it was the top four sides that qualified for a spot in the finals after the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Cairns Taipans both claimed wins to earn a place in the penultimate […]
Travers on top in RMC Rookie of the Year
AFTER AN enthralling count that went down to the final round of play, Perth Wildcats young gun Luke Travers has claimed the inaugural Rookie Me Central Rookie of the Year Award for his outstanding campaign. In a tight race against fellow rising star Sam Froling, Travers emerged four votes clear on 22 for the season […]
NBL Team of the Week – Round 18
ROUND 18 of the NBL saw some thrilling action from across the league, as the regular season came to the most exciting conclusion in recent memory. There were plenty of big moments as a number of sides competed in must win games, with some of the competition’s biggest names produced some big performances in vital […]
Jackies on the march while Phoenix sent packing
THE NBL kicked off its first ever play-in tournament on Thursday night, with a pair of blockbuster games taking place to help determine the last two spots in the finals seeing the Tasmania JackJumpers move on to the semi-final while SEM Phoenix ended their postseason dream. The night kicked off at John Cain Arena, where […]
Precise Proctor stars against Wake Forest
ONE OF Australia’s brightest basketball prospects appears to be finding his feet in the NCAA, with Tyrese Proctor producing a career-best night against Wake Forest earlier this month. Suiting up for the biggest collegiate side in the nation – the Duke Blue Devils – Proctor has been solid since taking up the team’s point guard […]
NBL set to kick off historic first play-in
THURSDAY NIGHT will see the NBL hold its first ever play-in tournament, with four teams fighting for two spots in the finals. Introduced by the NBA in 2020, the play-in tournament will allow the teams placed third to sixth will play off to determine who is locked into third and fourth to take on the […]
PODCAST | Got Next Episode 16
The Got Next Podcast is back to unpack the most exciting week of basketball action we have seen since episode one. From the final round of the NBL to Lauren Jackson Night in the WNBL, the 15th episode has plenty to touch on, with Host Michael Alvaro and Analyst Liam Badkin primed to guide you […]
What a Jett; Howard helping NBA Draft case
ALTHOUGH he might not be posting the biggest numbers of any prospect, Michigan prospect Jett Howard has plenty of potential to entice a number of teams ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft. With a number of players fighting for a Top 10 spot in the upcoming draft, it could be Howard’s raw potential that boosts […]
NBL End of Season Stats Wrap
THE REGULAR season fixture of the NBL wrapped over the weekend, with the race for the finals concluding in dramatic fashion in the final match of the weekend. Season 2022/23 had plenty of excitement, from close finishes and clutch performances, to big wins and dominant individual outings. Whether it was local or imported talent, there […]
King of the NBL, Cooks claims MVP
TUESDAY night saw the National Basketball League (NBL) Awards night take place, with Sydney Kings superstar Xavier Cooks claiming the league’s highest individual honour – the Andrew Gaze Trophy for the Most Valuable Player. Cooks was the favourite all season long, having been the best player on the best side in the competition, and although […]
