Lightning strikes twice in momentum-swinging win over Boomers
IN one of the stranger momentum-swinging games to date, Adelaide Lightning produced dominant first and fourth quarters to defeat the highly-fancied Melbourne Boomers by 12 points at home. The Lightning were coming in with a 1-1 record thus far, whilst the Boomers had shot out to 3-1 having built up some momentum since their loss […]
Two games remain in reduced Round 5
JUST two games remain in Round 5 of the National Basketball League (NBL) schedule after COVID-19 protocols forced clashes to be postponed. The Cairns Taipans originally were planning on hosting New Zealand Breakers at home on New Year’s Eve, but will now take on Perth Wildcats following the Wildcats’ clash with Adelaide 36ers being postponed. […]
Bay of Plenty Stingrays named as first NZNBL expansion side
AFTER a tough couple of years across the basketball world, the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) is only looking forward, announcing Bay of Plenty Stingrays as the latest expansion side into the nation’s top league. The announcement was made last week following a detailed decision-making process that saw multiple Expressions of Interest (EOI) submitted […]
2021/22 NBL Team of the Week: Round 4
IN this series each week, we take a look at the strongest performing players at each position to create the league’s Team of the Week. Round 4 of the 2021/22 National Basketball League (NBL) saw some more exciting action and terrific individual performances from around the competition. Unfortunately due to another game cancellation, just two […]
NBL and WNBL games postponed across three states
FOUR more Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) or NBL games over the next five days have been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. Three NBL games featuring the Adelaide 36ers and Perth Wildcats – due to play tonight in Adelaide – were postponed, as well as tomorrow night’s WNBL clash between Sydney Uni Flames and Bendigo […]
NBL Stats analysis: Inside the arc United fire, Kings fall
IT is hard enough to find a way to knock off Melbourne United without shooting yourself out of the game. Unfortunately for the Sydney Kings that is exactly what happened yesterday afternoon, as the visitors ran away with the contest after quarter time. Trailing by two points at the first break, United scored 58-42 in […]
WNBL Round 4: Can the Fire finally ignite against Flyers?
THREE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) clashes tip off in Round 4 of the competition over the next two days in what should be some fascinating action. We take a look at the clashes between the Sydney Uni Flames and Melbourne Boomers, UC Capitals and Bendigo Spirit, and Southside Flyers and Townsville Fire. Since their […]
Boomers hand Flyers double-dose
FOR the second time in a week, Melbourne Boomers produced the goods to overcome the Southside Flyers in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). After accounting for the Flyers by 19 points (91-72) last Saturday night, the Boomers repeated the dose last night with a 15-point triumph (87-72). But can fans draw the same conclusions […]
2021/22 NBL & WNBL preview hub
AFTER a long off-season both the National Basketball League (NBL) and Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) return over the next 48 hours in what should provide basketball fans with some intense and captivating action. At Rookie Me Central, we have spent the last couple of weeks previewing each of the NBL and WNBL teams. All […]
Tigers hold off Rockets to back up minor premiership with NBL1 Central Women’s title
SOUTHERN Tigers have held off a determined North Adelaide Rockets to win the inaugural National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central women’s division title at St Clair Recreation Centre last night. The Tigers finished on top of the table and won through to the grand final in the most efficient way, with the fifth placed Rockets threatening […]
Rockets launch complete to douse Flames in NBL1 Central Men’s Grand Final
NORTH Adelaide Rockets have completed a remarkable run from a 1-6 start to the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central men’s division season to claim the title from fourth spot. The Rockets defeated Norwood Flames by 15 points in last night’s decider, with the Flames themselves also a surprise grand finalist after finishing third on […]
Meteors claim NBL1 North Men’s title after overtime thriller
MACKAY Meteors have claimed the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 North Men’s title, winning game two in a thrilling overtime contest against Cairns Marlins by three points. The result was an identical margin to game one, showing not much between the sides, but the Meteors proved that little bit better again, closing out the need […]
