2021/22 WNBL Team Focus: Perth Lynx vs UC Capitals
FRIDAY night saw another clash in the 2021/22 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season, and fans were treated to a dominant team performance when the Perth Lynx took on the UC Capitals at the National Convention Centre in Canberra. After a delayed start to the season, the Lynx were finally able to get their season […]
NBL 2021/22 Stats wrap: Breakers v United
THE National Basketball League (NBL) resumed its action on Friday night, with fans treated to a cracking contest to start their weekend. This batch of games marks the eighth round of action for the 2021/22 season, with some exciting matches throughout this time. This trend continued, with Melbourne United taking on the New Zealand Breakers […]
Kelly Wilson notches up 400th game
WHEN the UC Capitals take the court this evening against the Perth Lynx, a little slice of history will be made. The Capitals’ point guard Kelly Wilson will be playing her 400th Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) match, and in doing so will become the first player in the WNBL to reach the amazing achievement. […]
Hawks produce remarkable comeback to fend off upset
THE National Basketball League (NBL) has returned for a seventh round of action over this upcoming weekend period. Things kicked off on Thursday night with another chapter in the rivalry between the Illawarra Hawks and the Sydney Kings with the two sides facing off at WIN Entertainment Centre on Thursday night. This was the second […]
NBL 2021/22: Kings and Hawks set to resume hostilities
AFTER an interrupted Round 6 saw just one match go ahead, the National Basketball League (NBL) looks set to resume scheduled programming for this week. With COVID-related issues popping up across Australian sporting leagues over the last month, the NBL was the latest casualty of this. All but one outing was forced into postponement last […]
Lynx claim maiden win in overtime thriller
AFTER a week off last weekend due to COVID-related interruptions, the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) is back for another round of high quality action. Round 6 saw all matches postponed, so this match marks the first bit of basketball that fans have seen in quite some time and in turn, they were treated to […]
Flyers, Lynx and Boomers to double-up in Round 7
AFTER Covid chaos ensured no basketball was played last weekend, fans should finally see some WNBL action this weekend. This weekend sees only four matches on the cards at this stage, with Perth Lynx having a very busy schedule as they try and catch up to everyone else having not played any matches in the […]
New Zealand breaks drought with early Bullets blitz
IN the sole game of the sixth round of the National Basketball League (NBL), fans were treated to not only a thrilling match, but a shock result as well. The New Zealand Breakers were able to claim their first win of the season, taking down a Brisbane Bullets side that looked on the charge over […]
From College to NBA: Jessup putting in the work and working hard
AFTER an impressive and breakout first season in the National Basketball League season, Rookie Me Central took the opportunity to get to know and catch up with Illawarra Hawks rising star, Justinian Jessup. Previously playing College basketball and attending Boise State Uni from 2016-2020, and after a shining debut season last season, Jessup is ready […]
WNBL Player Focus: Marina Mabrey
THE Perth Lynx finally got their Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season underway last weekend, and although they narrowly did not get over the line against Adelaide, one of the stars was guard Marina Mabrey. She came in and shot 30 points, and topped all others on the court that day. Mabrey shot two thirds […]
