Flames roar at the death to tame Lynx
ROUND 13 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL)’s 2021/22 season continued on Saturday, with the schedule containing a triple-header, as the competition rolls towards conclusion. Things kicked off at The Lights Community and Sports Centre, when the Adelaide Lightning played host to the Townsville Fire late in the afternoon. The Lightning entered this match […]
JackJumpers claim chococlates in low-scoring thriller
THE National Basketball League (NBL action continued on Saturday, with a pair of cracking contests taking place. Things kicked off at the Silverdome, when the Tasmania JackJumpers hosted the New Zealand Breakers on Saturday evening, with both sides eager to get back on the winners’ list after a disappointing Round 13. The JackJumpers entered this […]
Pineau a continual basketball influence
FROM having a successful college career with St Mary’s, to having setbacks to then being able to play in the National Basketball League (NBL) for a number of years, Dane Pineau has made an influence in the league and wants more after overcoming a major setback and eager for more to come. Pineau firstly shares […]
Capitals look to lock up top four in WNBL Round 13
WITH one game down already, Rookie Me Central takes a look at the remaining four matches in Round 13, with every team featuring over the weekend. with finals fast approaching, the top four sides seem well on top in that regard, but there is still some chance for an unlikely run in the final couple […]
Spirit rises in final term to defeat Flyers
IT took them four quarters do to it, but Bendigo Spirit recorded their fourth Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) win in five games, defeating Southside Flyers last night, in the first match of Indigenous Round. The Spirit trailed by three goals heading into the final term, but came up big when required, scoring 23-12 to […]
Battle for top-four gets interesting with exciting schedule
THE weekend has finally arrived, which means the latest round of the National Basketball League (NBL) is set to kick off tonight. Last round saw a bumper round of action, with eight games taking place over the space of five days. This week will see slightly less action (just seven games), but the excitement is […]
Mudronja overcomes setbacks to make the most of opportunities
FROM battling through many setbacks to earning a roster spot with the Illawarra Hawks, Alex Mudronja is not done yet, and says he is ready for more. Mudronja firstly shares how he got involved with basketball, his pathway through to the National Basketball League (NBL), being proud of his journey and overcoming challenges along the […]
United finds antidote for Snakes in final term blitz
THOUGH the teams are at opposite ends of the National Basketball League (NBL) ladder, Melbourne United needed the full four quarters to get back on top of the Cairns Taipans on Sunday night. The ladder leaders stormed out of the blocks with a 23-13 first term, and extended their lead to 13 by half-time, (48-35). […]
Adams stands tall again to down 36ers
THE good players just get it done time and time again don’t they? Sunday afternoon’s National Basketball League (NBL) action kicked off at Adelaide Entertainment Centre, where the Adelaide 36ers hosted the Sydney Kings when the two sides locked horns. It was Sydney’s match to lose coming into the contest, given they had managed to […]
