2021 Big V Men’s wrap: Round 1
IT was a big opening round of Big V action with a number of blowouts dictating Round 1 as teams get back into the swing after a year long hiatus due to the COVID-19 enforced lockdown. But the round was well and truly highlighted by the close call between Casey and Hume with the end […]
Phoenix hold on despite Cairns’ last quarter fightback
SOUTH East Melbourne Phoenix continued their hot run of form with a four-point victory over Cairns Taipans last night (85-81). Ryan Broekhoff made his much awaited debut for the Phoenix with the star NBA player leaving no stone unturned. It was a spirited effort from both sides with the Taipans pressing every second of the […]
VJBL U18 Grading Phase Pool 2 wrap: Round 2
ROUND 2 of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) kicked off over the weekend as a number of teams registered their second straight win to put them in good stead for the next phase of grading. There were a number of close calls with multiple games in both the boys and girls leagues decided by […]
Creek inspired Phoenix win in an overtime thriller
MISSING a number of crucial cogs, South East Melbourne Phoenix starred in overtime, taking down top of the table Melbourne United last night stealing a five-point win (97-92). The Melbourne Throwdown lived up to the hype, with the two sides leaving no stone unturned, fighting tooth and nail to edge each other out of the […]
Abercrombie stars with buzzer-beating triple
A BUZZER-beating triple from Tom Abercrombie gifted New Zealand Breakers the victory over Cairns Taipans in what was a heart-stopping encounter (76-73). Both sides were level in the final seconds of the game before Abercrombie stepped up to the plate and delivered one of the most emphatic wins of the season. Flying out of the […]
CBL South West: Grand final wrap – Redbacks overpower Portland to reign supreme
IT was a commanding performance by Ararat Redbacks in the Country Basketball League (CBL) South West Division as they trounced Portland Coasters by 37 points (108-71). It was a high scoring affair from the Redbacks who hit the scoreboard with relative ease to create some separation between them and the Coasters and walk out with […]
CBL Gippsland: Grand final wrap – Eagles secure maiden title while Warriors claim victory
MAFFRA Eagles were crowned the Gippsland Country Basketball League (CBL) champions after defeating Moe Meteors by 14 points (85-71). It was a historic performance by the Eagles with the home side earning their maiden premiership and doing so in front of a home crowd. The game was hot from the opening minutes as the two […]
CBL North West: Grand final wrap – Double premiership glory for Bendigo
BENDIGO braved the storm against Maryborough Blazers in the grand final on Saturday defeating the home side by 11 points (64-53). In the highly anticipated North West, Country Basketball League (CBL) Grand Final rematch the two sides ignited their growing rivalry but this time the tables were turned, as the Braves powered home against the […]
CBL North East: Grand final wrap – Seymour and Wodonga bask in premiership glory
SEYMOUR Blasters put Myrtleford to the sword in the Country Basketball League (CBL) North East grand final, romping home a 27 point win (80-53) to claim the silverware. It was a repeat of the last time these two sides met with Seymour getting the job done then and going two from two on the weekend. […]
Bullets stun Melbourne with a scintillating first term
BRISBANE Bullets claimed their second win in as many days, this time toppling ladder leaders Melbourne United by eight points (96-88). The Bullets have enjoyed a hot run of form defeating Perth Wildcats and now United, proving they can be a force to be reckoned with when they get going. Brisbane burst out of the […]
Melbourne United edge out Breakers by three points
MELBOURNE United snuck home against New Zealand Breakers, claiming a three point win (87-84) to keep a firm grip on top spot. United were unable to escape the grips of the Breakers drawing level at half time before pushing ahead in the final term after being well and truly pressured throughout the game. New Zealand […]
VJBL U18 Grading Phase Pool 2 wrap: Round 1
THE Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) entered the Grading Phase Pool 2 over the weekend as the teams searched for their first win and eventual ticket to the next phase in the competition. There were a mixed bag of results in both the Under 18 Boys and Girls division with a number of close encounters […]
