Ellis’ extra opportunity produces growth
AUSSIES continued to hit the court in the NCAAW during the 2022/23 season, with the number growing on a yearly basis and that trend rolling on over the past 12 months. Although some have to bide their time on the bench for their first couple of years, they often reward coaches whenever they are given […]
NBA Draft Team Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers
THE NBA Draft is just around the corner, in what shapes as one of the most anticipated selection nights in recent memory, thanks to a talented crop of up and comers set to have their dreams realised. With that in mind, Rookie Me Central will be previewing each side ahead of draft night on June […]
Wood wows with superb scoring
THE NBL1 action resumed over the weekend, and in the North Men’s competition, it was USC Rip City that rallied behind a strong offensive showing from Brandon Wood to defeat the Southern Districts Spartans on the weekend. The game took place at USC Sports Stadium on Saturday night, and it was shaping as an even […]
WNBL stars go head-to-head in defining duel
THE NBL1 hosts a number of the biggest names in Australian basketball, and Round 10 of the East Women’s competition saw two of the best WNBL players go lock horns in an engaging battle. The Sydney Comets headed to Sutherland Basketball Stadium to take on the Sharks in a crucial clash for both sides on […]
Aussies in the WNBA: Smith soars for Sky
THE WNBA action continued over the weekend with a fresh batch of games taking place in the biggest women’s basketball league in the world. After building strongly over the first few weeks, Hobart native Alanna Smith delivered a standout performance in the Chicago Sky’s win over the Minnesota Lynx on the weekend. The Sky headed […]
Trist’s triumphant showing guides Blues
IN Round 6 of the NBL1 South Men’s competition for season 2023, it was the frontcourt guns that had a big say on their respective contests. That was certainly the case in Frankston’s win over the Casey Cavaliers, with Blues forward Daniel Trist producing a huge statline in his side’s victory. The two teams clashed […]
Tudor’s towering performance sparks Magic
THE Mandurah Magic got back on the winners’ list in the NBL1 West Women’s on the weekend, rallying behind an emphatic showing from Katharine Tudor. The Magic took on the Eastern Suns in the final game of Round 7, eager to break their losing streak. Having started the season on fire with three wins in […]
PODCAST | Got Next: Tasmania JackJumpers wrap
THE Got Next Podcast is back for another chapter in the NBL Team Wrap series, unpacking each side’s campaign for the 2022/23 season. On the agenda this week are the Tasmania JackJumpers, who fell short of their quest in acquiring a maiden title, but still impressed with a semi-finals appearance in just their second season. […]
Edmanson edges further with Broncos
DURING her junior season with the Santa Clara Broncos in the NCAAW, Aussie Lara Edmanson delivered her strongest campaign to date. She joined the Broncos back in 2020, and throughout her first three years with the team, the guard has shown gradual progression that has been rewarded with a constant increase in court time. During […]
Fransson fires as Warriors tame Lions
ROUND 8 of the NBL1 Central Women’s season for 2023 delivered some big team and individual performances, as another batch of games went in the book. In the final match of the weekend, the Woodville Warriors headed to the STARplex to take on the Central Districts Lions on Sunday afternoon, with both sides sustaining losses […]
