Stunning first half sees Swish claim huge win
CAPITAL Swish have started their season in the best possible fashion, piling on 54 points to 22 in the first half of their opening New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) Women’s clash to claim a 32-point win over Otago Gold Rush at Pulman Arena last night. Whilst the Gold Rush managed to hit back and […]
Wizards cast spell for nightmare start for Dream
WAIKATO Wizards have stamped their authority on the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) Women’s competition with a thumping 35-point win over Auckland Dream. In a spell through the bookend quarters, the Wizards piled on 61 points to 32, led by Charlisse Leger-Walker who put up match-highs in all five key statistics – points, rebounds, […]
2021 NZNBL Women’s Round 1 preview: Dream and Wizards’ triple treat over opening weekend
AUCKLAND Wildcats and Waikato Wizards have a busy opening weekend of action, tipping off the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) competition tonight, in the first of three games across the weekend. The Dream face reigning premiers Harbour Breeze on Saturday, and Canterbury Wildcats on Sunday, whilst the Wizards face Otago Gold Rush and Capital […]
Olympics wrap: Day 15 – United States claim another basketball gold
THE United States have claimed yet another Gold Medal in the women’s basketball, defeating home nation and surprise packet Japan by 15 points in the decider. Whilst the Japanese walk away with a silver medal following a superb tournament – their first medal in basketball, the United States won its seventh consecutive Gold Medal in […]
Olympics wrap: Day 14 – United States grab Gold as Boomers earn first ever Olympic medal
IT was a historic day at the Tokyo Olympics as Australia grabbed its first ever men’s basketball medal by winning the Bronze Medal Match against Slovenia, while United States delivered with revenge on France from the group stage to secure the gold yet again. In the sole women’s match, France secured the bronze with a […]
Olympics wrap: Day 13 – Japan upsets France to guarantee medal against US
HOME nation competitor Japan has guaranteed itself a medal by upsetting France in the semi-finals to set up a huge Gold Medal Match against United States on Sunday. The world number 10 nation in the world will try and upstage the world number ones, with the powerhouse winning eight of the last nine golds. The […]
2021 Big V Women’s: Round 19
IT was a big return to the Big V Women’s competition after three weeks off, with the 10 teams recommencing hostilities last weekend. Three of the five games were decided by double-figure points. Casey (68) defeated by McKinnon (76) McKinnon Cougars added some distance on its rivals in an eight-point victory over Casey Cavaliers. The […]
Olympics review: Day 12 – Batum blocks Slovenia as French set Gold Medal date with United States
TWO games with very different results, United States advanced through to the Gold Medal final with a dominant turnaround victory against Australia, whilst France booked its spot off the back of a huge last-second defensive effort against Slovenia. United States (97) defeated Australia (78) The world’s best stepped up when it counted to hand Australia […]
2021 Big V Men’s: Round 19
AFTER a three week break due to the Victorian lockdown, the Big V was back in action for Round 19 and there were two games decided by single-digit points and a couple of big blowouts. Casey (82) defeated by McKinnon (93) In a battle between two top four sides, McKinnon held off a determined Casey […]
2021 NBL1 North wrap: Round 12
JUST a trio of North Queensland clashes in each of the men’s and women’s National Basketball League (NBL1) North divisions proceeded last weekend due to the snap lockdown announced on Saturday. The Friday night clash saw Townsville Flames win both games over South West Metro Pirates, with Mackay and Rockhampton winning their respective clashes over […]
Olympics review: Day 11 – Three of the higher four women’s seeds bow out in quarterfinals
THREE of the top four seeds following the group stage of the women’s basketball bowed out in upset quarter finals. Group winners, Spain and China both lost to France and Serbia who finished third and second in their respective groups, whilst Belgium – the highest finishing second side to earn a spot in the first […]
Olympics review: Day 9 – Opals dominate second half to narrowly secure final eight spot
AUSTRALIA left it late but managed to grab a quarter finals spot in the Tokyo Olympics thanks to a huge second half, whilst Japan, United States and China all won their respective clashes yesterday. Nigeria (83) defeated by Japan (102) Japan moved into second place in its group with a 19-point triumph over Nigeria in […]
