Saints rise under new coach to stop Bulls
A RARE mid-season coaching change has paid dividends in a first-up performance with Wellington Saints incumbent Troy McLean leading his side to a 28-point win over Franklin Bulls in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NNZBL) yesterday. Anchored to the bottom of the table with just three wins for the season under previous coach Guy […]
Sharks snap seven-game NZNBL losing streak
IT was a long time coming, but Southland Sharks – who started the season 2-1 – snapped a seven-game losing streak from that point with a thrilling one-point victory over Canterbury Rams last night. The Rams – who were missing their entire coaching staff due to COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols – had their chances, […]
Airs win record-breaking shootout over Jets
IT was a night where records were broken, as Taranaki Mountainairs and Manawatu Jets put on a show for the crowds in an incredible 231-point clash in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) last night. The game recorded the highest individual team score with the Airs’ 131, whilst the 231 recorded points was also […]
Giants squash Tuatara in thrilling comeback
AFTER facing a deficit at the first two breaks, Nelson Giants fought back to post a five-point win over Auckland Tuatara in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) last night. The ladder-leading Tuatara took a six-point lead into quarter time and maintained a narrow two-point buffer at the main break, before Nelson stormed home […]
Second term blitz key to Ram-raid
A DOMINANT second term was the catalyst for Canterbury Rams to produce an 11-point victory over Otago Nuggets in last night’s New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) contest. The Rams trailed at quarter time, but soon took control, then survived a late comeback from the Nuggets during the 88-77 victory at the Edgar Centre in […]
Casey looks to remain unbeaten against Blues
THE Casey Cavaliers will be eager to keep their undefeated record rolling when they take on the Frankston Blues in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Girls on the weekend. The two sides will go face-to-face at Casey Stadium on Friday night, in what will be a cracking contest based on recent form. The […]
Final-quarter surge leads Sabres past Casey
THE Sandringham Sabres have stormed home against the Casey Cavaliers to finish with a five-point win in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 action at Casey Stadium on Saturday night. The Cavaliers looked a chance of claiming an upset over the Sabres, and took a slim lead into the final term. However, the visitors did as […]
Frankston ensures Bullen’s Blues continue
THE Frankston Blues were able to do what they couldn’t in the first half of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Girls season, downing Bulleen Boomers 1 to the tune of seven points at Frankston Basketball Stadium on Friday night. The Boomers were the form side in the opening half of 2022, but […]
Broncos avoid almighty Steelers scare
THE Hume Broncos just got the job done in the Big V Men’s Basketball competition on Saturday night, claiming a thrilling two-point victory over the Western Port Steelers at Somerville Recreation Centre. For a while, it looked as if the Steelers were going to produce a terrific upset in front of their home crowd. Taking […]
Raiders finish strong to claim second win
THE Knox Raiders delivered a terrific final quarter performance in their 13-point triumph over the Bulleen Boomers in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Boys on the weekend. In a highly anticipated match, both sides played with a serious level of ferocity as they each looked to make it 2-0 in the new VC […]
