PODCAST | Got Next Episode 12
AFTER a break over the holiday period, the Got Next Podcast is back to chat all things NBL and WNBL for 2023. Although the hosts may have taken some time off, Australian basketball did not so there is plenty to unpack in the 12th episode. Join Guest Host Peter Williams and Basketball Analyst Liam Badkin […]
Flyers set to make history with groundbreaking clash
HISTORY will be made in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on February 4 when the Southside Flyers host the Sydney Uni Flames in the competition’s first ever match at John Cain Arena. The venue is typically home to NBL games, but with interest rising in the WNBL on a yearly basis, and the Flyers […]
Scherf slams Perth past Flames with first half blitz
AN OUTSTANDING first half performance from Perth Lynx gun Lauren Scherf helped her side edge past the Sydney Uni Flames, claiming a 75-64 win at Bendat Basketball Centre on Saturday night. Scherf exploded in the opening two quarters, producing 27 points by the time the buzzer sounded for half-time, and finished with a clear game-high […]
Swain’s season-best showing sublime in defeat
ALTHOUGH a win was not quite earned for the UC Capitals when they took on the Sydney Uni Flames, a promising sign came in the form of teenager Shaneice Swain‘s strong performance on the offensive end. The Flames were slightly too good for a Capitals side still struggling to gather momentum in season 2022/23, but […]
Boomers douse Fire to end 2022
MELBOURNE Boomers contained Townsville Fire en route to a 10-point win in the final Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) match of 2022. Celebrating New Year’s Eve up in North Queensland, the Boomers fought back from seven points down at quarter time to win the next three quarters by 17, and run out the game far […]
Lynx bounce back behind Whitcomb
AFTER a disappointing loss last weekend, the Perth Lynx have gotten themselves back on the winners’ list after downing the UC Capitals to the tune of 14 points at National Convention Centre Canberra on Wednesday night. The result was secured thanks to a towering performance from Lynx skipper Sami Whitcomb, who produced a huge second […]
PODCAST | Got Next Episode 11
Christmas has arrived early for Australian basketball fans, with the 11th episode of the Got Next Podcast available for all ears now. There was non-stop NBL action in the past seven days, with an all-time classic taking place on Sunday. With that and plenty more to unpack, you will not want to miss this episode. […]
Bell brings brilliant play in Lightning loss
THE Adelaide Lightning may have been on the receiving end of an 89-64 loss at the hands of the Melbourne Boomers, but one positive to come out of the match was the performance of Kierstan Bell, with the import putting in a hard day’s work. The Lightning were convincingly beaten by a Boomers side that […]
Griffin grinds Spirit to win against Fire
STAR FORWARD Kelsey Griffin has led the Bendigo Spirit to yet another win as they took down the improving Sydney Uni Flames at Red Energy Arena on Wednesday night. Griffin produced the performance of the round last weekend against the Lightning, and was once again the best player on the court as her side broke […]
PODCAST | Got Next Episode 10
Another week has gone by so it is time for the next episode of the Got Next Podcast, with even more basketball having passed. The NBL and the WNBL both produced entertaining rounds of action so Host Michael Alvaro and Basketball Analyst Liam Badkin sit down to unpack what took place in Australian basketball. With […]