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QSL Women’s semi-finals preview: Spartans and Thunder look to continue winning ways

THE semi-finals tip-off tonight with the winner from the two games progressing into Queensland State League (QSL) Women’s Grand Final. Logan Thunder and Southern Districts will be hoping to get the wood over their lower ranked opponents in Gold Coast Rollers and Ipswich Force and repeat their efforts throughout the season. Southern Districts Spartans v. […]

QSL Stats: Quarter finals

WITH the quarter finals done and dusted of the Queensland State League (QSL) Draft Central takes a look at both the Men’s and Women’s biggest contributors across the weekend. Gold Coast Rollers and Ipswich Force got the win in the women’s competition while for the men the Brisbane Capitals and Sunshine Coast Phoenix Teal got […]

Capitals and Phoenix Teal move through to next stage of finals

IT was a big weekend of Queensland State League (QSL) Men’s action with Sunshine Coast Phoenix Teal and Brisbane Capitals progressing through to the semi-finals. Phoenix Teal caused somewhat of an upset defeating their higher ranked opponent, while it was no surprise the Capitals got the win over Thunder, after narrowly missing a top two […]

QSL Women’s quarter finals preview: Logan Thunder and Spartans await winners

IT is do or die for RedCity Roar, Gold Coast Rollers, Brisbane Capitals and Ipswich Force in Queensland Basketball League (QSL) Women’s with only two teams able to progress through to the next stage of finals. After impressive seasons, Southern District Spartans and Logan Thunder already secured their place in week two while the other […]

QSL Men’s quarter finals preview: Capitals and Spartans to host do-or-die finals

IT is set to be a big weekend of Queensland Basketball League (QSL) Men’s action as four teams battle it out to progress to the next stage of finals and keep their premiership hopes alive. RedCity Roar and Ipswich Force have already booked their spot in the round two action of the finals after finishing […]

QSL stats: Regular season summary

WITH the final round of the regular season done and dusted for the Queensland State League (QSL), Draft Central casts an eye over the top performers for both the men’s and women’s competitions. A couple of familiar names grace the leader board with Mikaela Ruef and Maddison Rocci making their presence felt while in the […]

QSL Women’s Round 10 review: Logan Thunder and Spartans flex muscles

WITH finals quickly approaching, Round 10 of the Queensland Basketball League Women’s saw some big results with the top sides flexing their muscles and proving why they are a real finals contender, while the likes of Gold Coast made their way up the ladder. Toowoomba Mountaineers (38) defeated by Gold Coast Rollers (80) It was […]

QSL Men’s best offensive and defensive teams so far

WITH nine rounds of the Queensland Basketball League (QSL) Men’s done and dusted the ladder is really starting to take shape as it becomes clear which teams are more offensive or defensive. Sitting on top of the table is RedCity Roar with their undefeated record intact thanks to 10 straight wins and subsequently leading the […]

QSL Women’s Round 9 wrap: Phoenix Teal upset Wizards in round opener

ROUND 9 of the Queensland State League (QSL) Women’s saw Logan Thunder keep their winning record intact as the Southern District Spartans created some ladder separation between them and Brisbane Capitals. Impressive performances from a couple of key players got their sides over the line with Ipswich Force star Amy Lewis having a day out […]

QSL Women’s Round 8 wrap: Logan Thunder remain undefeated

ROUND 8 of the Women’s Queensland Basketball League (QBL) saw a number of blowouts as the top teams flexed their muscles. Logan Thunder kept their undefeated streak intact thanks to Mikaela Ruef lighting up the court both in attack and defence while the Capitals created some separation between them and RedCity Roar. Logan Thunder (107) […]

QSL Women’s statistics: Who are the sharp shooters?

THIS week’s Queensland State League (QSL) Women’s stat piece hones in on the sharp shooters across the league, taking into account their accuracy whether it be from two-point range or from deep. It is no surprise that Maddison Rocci leads all comers when it comes to field goals with 95 made for the season and […]

QSL stats update: Round 5

AFTER five rounds of the Queensland State League (QSL) there are a couple of new faces that join the ranks in terms to top performers as Draft Central casts an eye over the standouts in each major area for both the Men’s and Women’s leagues. USC Rip City representative Maddison Rocci has been in scintillating […]

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