United States loom as favourites as finals kick off
THE FINAL stages of the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup have arrived, with the quarter finals set to begin on Thursday. Just eight teams remain in the hunt for the tournament’s ultimate prize, with six days of action in the bank. The group phase delivered some excellent matches, with a few clear favourites bursting ahead […]
Got Next podcast kicks off next week
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) season begins on the weekend, with an exciting campaign ahead for the nation’s premier basketball competition. In celebration the commencement of the NBL season is Rookie Me Central‘s brand new basketball podcast Got Next. The weekly program will cover all things NBL and WNBL, when the respective seasons begins in […]
2022/23 NBL season preview – Sydney Kings
THE 2022/23 National Basketball League season is less than two weeks from getting underway, and it is shaping up as one of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory. Last year saw the Tassie fairytale, some new stars step to the forefront and Sydney dominance in the big dance. With some big names joining the […]
Four in a row as the Opals take Group B
THE Australian Opals have finished at the top of their group in the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup after taking down the Japan to the tune of 17 points on Tuesday night. It was Australia’s fourth win in a row, bouncing back after a false start against France on the opening night. The Opals now […]
2022/23 NBL season preview – Tasmania JackJumpers
THE 2022/23 National Basketball League season is less than two weeks from getting underway, and it is shaping up as one of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory. Last year saw the Tassie fairytale, some new stars step to the forefront and Sydney dominance in the big dance. With some big names joining the […]
China storms home ahead of finals
CHINA has finished its regular batch of games at the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup with a big final period in its win against Belgium on Tuesday afternoon. The victors had been one of the stronger sides coming into the match, and barring a hiccup against the powerhouse team of the competition, had not dropped […]
Aussies book QF spot with stirring victory
A HARD-FOUGHT victory against Canada on Monday night has seen the Australian Opals secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Canada presented itself as a tough matchup given its solid form coming into the game, while the Opals needed to be near flawless after a disappointing start against France. […]
2022/23 NBL season preview – Perth Wildcats
THE 2022/23 National Basketball League season is less than two weeks from getting underway, and it is shaping up as one of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory. Last year saw the Tassie fairytale, some new stars step to the forefront and Sydney dominance in the big dance. With some big names joining the […]
United States further title favouritism with thumping win
THE United States remain the side to beat in the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup after delivering another brutal performance, downing South Korea to the tune of 76 points in Sydney on Monday. It was shaping up to be a one-sided matchup, and a dominant showing from the U.S. ensured that was the case. They […]
Aussie resurgance continues as Opals down Serbia
THE Australian Opals proved a class above in their matchup against Serbia, emerging 15-point victors when the two nations went head to head in Sydney on Sunday night. After an opening night loss to France, Australia could only afford to lose just one of their remaining games if it wanted to make the knockout phase […]
France overcomes Kone’s massive double-double
FRANCE was able to get the job done against Mali, when the two sides went head to head in Sunday’s 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup action, with the former triumphing to the tune of 15 points at the Sydney Superdome. Despite a herculean effort from Sika Kone, Mali could just not hold on against a […]
USA push past China in big matchup
THE United States has furthered its claims as the FIBA Women’s World Cup favourites after taking down an in-form China side to the tune of 14 points on Saturday night. They were the two most dominant teams over the first few days of the tournament, and it was a highly anticipated matchup as it would […]
