Liam Badkin

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What we learned – JackJumpers vs Phoenix

THE National Basketball League (NBL) season is not too far away from kicking off, with the opener scheduled for October 1, but before it all starts, there are a few preseason games taking place around the country. Tuesday night saw the Tasmania JackJumpers welcome the SEM Phoenix to the Apple Isle as the two sides […]

Utti-mate performance sees Bearcats become champions

THE West Adelaide Bearcats have been crowned champions of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West Women’s competition, rallying behind a massive performance from Madelynn Utti to defeat the Sturt Sabres to the tune of seven points. It was an enthralling battle at The Lights Community and Sport Centre on Saturday afternoon, as the two sides […]

McDaniel’s masterclass makes Chargers champs

A DOMINANT offensive performance from Sam McDaniel has led the Hobart Chargers to the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South Men’s championship, with the Tasmanian-based side taking down the Mt Gambier Pioneers by 16 points at State Basketball Centre on Saturday night. The Chargers came into the game needing to take down the winning system the […]

Boomers down Cavaliers in high-scoring thriller

THE Bulleen Boomers have advanced to the preliminary final stage of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Boys competition, after sneaking past the Casey Cavaliers in one of the most entertaining games of the season. With the game taking place at Dandenong Stadium on Friday night, the Boomers were looking to bounce back after […]

Clutch Cavaliers book prelim spot after downing Raiders

THE Casey Cavaliers have made their way to the preliminary finals in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Girls, after taking down the Knox Raiders by 14 points, eliminating the latter from title contention in doing so. The semi-final took place at Dandenong Stadium on Friday night, and the stakes were as high as […]

More international talents join WNBL

THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season is just a couple of months away, and the player movements are still coming through, as sides look to fill out their rosters and begin true preparations for the 2022/23 season. Each year, more and more players are joining from competitions across the world, as the league continues […]

WNBL fixture announced for season 2022/23

THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) 2022/23 season is edging closer to tip-off, and the competition announced the fixture, which is set to kick off at the start of November. After an extremely entertaining 2021/22 campaign, the competition is back for another year, and it is evident that things are only getting bigger for the […]

Reid-iculous performance lifts Flames to title

THE National Basketball League (NBL)1 North Women’s competition wrapped up on the weekend, with the Townsville Flames claiming the 2022 championship after downing the Logan Thunder in two games over the past couple of weeks. Logan Thunder (48) def. Townsville Flames (80) The Flames were dominant in both outings, and were able to claim one […]

Top 3 NBL offseason signings – 2022

THE National Basketball League (NBL) season is just around the corner, and there have been a number of eye-catching moves in the offseason. After an absorbing season that concluded in May, the competition is gearing up for the 2022/23 fixture, which is set to kick off at the start of October. The landscape of the […]

Sharif’s sensational season leads McKinnon

WITH the Big V Men’s competition wrapped for season 2022 and the champions in Wyndham crowned, it is time to take a look back at the year that was. Wyndham managed to come from second place and upset the ladder leaders to win it all in what was a terrific team performance. While McKinnon was […]

NBL Player Signings Update – Hawks add young talent

WITH the 2022/23 National Basketball League (NBL) season just around the corner, teams are beginning to complete their rosters with preparations beginning to ramp up a month ahead of opening night. Most of the big signings are all but complete as sides look to build team chemistry ahead of the Blitz pre-season competition later this […]

Awesome Ananiev an offensive weapon

THE BIG V Women’s competition has wrapped for season 2022, and there was plenty to like about the way it all panned out. Wyndham was far and away the best side in the competition, and completed a dominant run with a grand final victory and a truly deserved championship. The champions were the most damaging […]

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