2022 NZNBL preview: Franklin Bulls
AFTER only managing the five wins and finishing eighth last season, the Franklin Bulls will be out for a more competitive effort in the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). Unavailabilities made life difficult for the Bulls who lost some star quality from the jump, and there will be a clean slate coming into […]
2022 NZNBL preview: Hawke’s Bay Hawks
HAVING missed out on the ultimate prize by just two points, the Hawke’s Bay Hawks will be out for redemption during the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season. The Hawks went down to Wellington Saints 77-75 in the decider, but have remarkably not only retained the majority of their list, but deepened it […]
2022 NZNBL preview: Auckland Tuatara
THE New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL)’s newest named side sees the Auckland Tuatara enter the league. Previously known as the Auckland Huskies – and Southern Huskies in the NBL1 competition – the club was purchased by the same-named baseball team, and will now look to make waves in New Zealand basketball. KEY CHANGES: FRESH […]
2022 NZNBL preview: Canterbury Rams
AFTER not quite finding the consistency they would have liked in the 2021 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season, the Canterbury Rams are looking to improve that in 2022. A massive amount of list changes sees the Rams have a fresh look for the upcoming year, with some big name recruits to assist with […]
2022 NZNBL preview: Wellington Saints
REIGNING premiers Wellington Saints return to the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) with a new head coach and an almost unrecognisable list, which will make it fascinating for fans and neutrals alike. With ex-Melbourne Boomers mentor Guy Molloy heading to the Saints – after grabbing a Women’s NBL championship in Australia – the […]
2022 NZNBL preview: Southland Sharks
AFTER being one of the contenders in 2021, it is fair to say the Southland Sharks are ready to take the next step in the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The Sharks finished third last season, coming agonisingly close to reaching the final. But in 2022, they have only lost one crucial player, […]
2022 NZNBL preview: Nelson Giants
RETURNING for 2022 looking to bounce back from a seventh placed finish in 2021, the Nelson Giants have some consistent talent on their list, ready to make an impact. With Mike Fitchett at the helm, the Giants will be hoping to find the consistency that they did not quite managed to do in the 2021 […]
2022 NZNBL preview: Otago Nuggets
AFTER a sixth placed finish in 2021 – following a title in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) Showdown – the Otago Nuggets have an exciting roster for 2022. They have lost a key starter and some talented contributors from last season, but have kept the majority of their list and recruited well to […]
Big V Women’s Round 2 preview: Gulls and Cougars face off
UNBEATEN sides, McKinnon Cougars and Chelsea Gulls will face off in Round 2 of the Big V Championship Women’s competition as matches tip off from tomorrow night. Both sides are coming off first-up wins with Chelsea toppling Wyndham by 11 points at home upon their return to the top flight competition, whilst McKinnon took care […]
Big V Men’s Round 2 preview: Dragons and Broncos to collide
IT is set to be a fiery round of Big V action when Camberwell Dragons hot Hume City Broncos at Balwyn High School on Sunday. The Dragons are coming off an even split in Round 1, but will be seething following their heartbreaking eight-point loss to McKinnon. Hume City on the other hand, barely fired […]
Gulls fly high to Championship Women’s win
CHELSEA has secured a win upon its return to the top flight, defeating Wyndham by 11 goals in the Big V Women’s Championship. The Gulls defeated Wyndham 71-60, whilst the elevation for Pakenham Warriors was not quite as sweet, with McKinnon Cougars coming away with a 24-point win. In other results, benchmark side Bulleen Boomers […]
Cougars claw back to Big V victory against Dragons
MCKINNON and Wyndham have started the 2022 Big V Championship Men’s season on the perfect not, with both sides picking up two wins across Round 1 of the competition. In a round that featured a number of games, just three sides remained undefeated, whilst only one – Chelsea – had back-to-back losses. MCKINNON 34 | […]
