Liam Badkin
PODCAST | Got Next Episode 12
AFTER a break over the holiday period, the Got Next Podcast is back to chat all things NBL and WNBL for 2023. Although the hosts may have taken some time off, Australian basketball did not so there is plenty to unpack in the 12th episode. Join Guest Host Peter Williams and Basketball Analyst Liam Badkin […]
Spartans fend off Wisconsin for road win
DESPITE being on the road in hostile territory, the Michigan State Spartans have held on in crunch time to claim a stirring 69-65 away victory over the Wisconsin Badgers on Wednesday afternoon. In the Big Ten matchup, the Spartans travelled to Kohl Center in hopes of keeping Wisconsin out of the win column, a goal […]
Flyers set to make history with groundbreaking clash
HISTORY will be made in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on February 4 when the Southside Flyers host the Sydney Uni Flames in the competition’s first ever match at John Cain Arena. The venue is typically home to NBL games, but with interest rising in the WNBL on a yearly basis, and the Flyers […]
Dynamic Thompson rising the ranks in rapid fashion
AN ALL-AROUND arsenal of weapons in his bag has seen Amen Thompson climb into the top three of many mock NBA Drafts around the country. The 19-year-old has some of the highest potential in the 2023 NBA Draft class, given Thompson is the size of a forward but has the mind of a point guard, […]
Scherf slams Perth past Flames with first half blitz
AN OUTSTANDING first half performance from Perth Lynx gun Lauren Scherf helped her side edge past the Sydney Uni Flames, claiming a 75-64 win at Bendat Basketball Centre on Saturday night. Scherf exploded in the opening two quarters, producing 27 points by the time the buzzer sounded for half-time, and finished with a clear game-high […]
Arizona’s home streak broken as Washington State causes upset
WASHINGTON State produced a stirring road performance to stun Arizona, as the former claimed a historic 13-point win at McKale Center on the weekend. The victors had not defeated a top five opponent on the road in 122 years, so the emphatic celebrations on Saturday were justified, given the history stacked against the Cougars at […]
NBL Standouts – Round 14
IN ONE of the highest-scoring weekends of the entire NBL season, there was no shortage of strong individual performances as Round 14 took place around the country. Most teams appeared to be firing on all cylinders with plenty of big guns firing in some back-and-forth contests from a scoring perspective. Points totals were at a […]
‘Generational’ Wembanyama most hyped prospect in decades
IF YOU have been paying attention to the basketball world in any facet in the last 12 months, it is fairly likely you may have heard the name Victor Wembanyama. Whether it be related to the upcoming NBA Draft or seeing his highlights on social media, the French youngster has been making headlines in every […]
Waardenburg wonderful in Taipans thrashing
DESPITE having their biggest name out of the contest, the Cairns Taipans produced a clinical performance as they smashed the Brisbane Bullets to the tune of 26 points at Nissan Arena on Thursday night. The Bullets had their best chance at claiming a rare win over one of the competition’s big improvers when Keanu Pinder […]
Henderson hounding as top-two prospect
ALTHOUGH much of the talk has been surrounding the likes of Victor Wembanyama heading into the upcoming draft, potential top two pick Scoot Henderson has been quietly making a strong name for himself. Suiting up for the G-League Ignite, the explosive guard has shown the potential to become a star of the NBA, and is […]
Blistering Blicavs blasts Boomers
AN exceptional offensive performance from Sara Blicavs has seen the Southside Flyers claim a thumping win over the Melbourne Boomers in Parkville on Wednesday night, emerging 18-point winners. Blicavs had the best offensive performance of the season, torching the Boomers defence with one of the most accurate shooting performances in recent memory in the WNBL. […]
Rutgers rock number one seed with huge upset
DIVISION I of the NCAA saw a massive boilover on Tuesday night, with the number one ranked side in Purdue stunned by Rutgers for the second time in two seasons. In a thrilling contest, a three-pointer with 13 seconds on the clock ended up being the deciding factor with Purdue unable to answer in the […]