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Oscar on his way in college system

QUEENSLAND product Oscar Cluff is having a remarkable NCAA season. The senior from the Sunshine Coast is second in the entirety of college basketball for rebounding – his 115 offensive rebounds are second as well, while his 212 defensive rebounds are sixth overall.  At 6-foot-11, Cluff has dominated all year for the South Dakota State […]

Melbourne produces final round masterclass

YOUNG GUN Jade Melbourne has finished the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season in style, dropping a career-high 40 points to lead her UC Capitals past the minor champion Bendigo Spirit at AIS Arena in the final round. The game was a dead rubber, with the Capitals ruled out of making finals after the Sydney […]

Ellis excites as Fire feast on Flames

IN A balanced team performance from the Townsville Fire in the final round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), it was Abbey Ellis who steered the ship for her side as they produced a commanding win over the Sydney Flames. Coming into the clash, the standings were locked in, with both the Fire and […]

Pinder powers Perth past Phoenix and into semi-final

IN THE first postseason clash of the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) season, a Keanu Pinder masterclass led the Perth Wildcats past the SEM Phoenix by 17 points in a high-scoring play-in clash at Perth HPC on Tuesday night. The two sides were looking to lock in third spot and a place in the semi-final […]

Brancatisano boosts Flames into finals

A CAREER-BEST performance from Isabella Brancatisano has helped the Sydney Flames secure a spot in the finals after defeating the UC Capitals by 15 points in the penultimate round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). Coming into the clash, the stakes were incredibly high for both sides. The Flames had the opportunity to cement […]

Taran’s triple-double leads Taipans past Bullets

ALTHOUGH his side may not be appearing in the National Basketball League (NBL) postseason, Taran Armstrong recorded the first triple-double of the 2024/25 season to lead the Cairns Taipans past the Brisbane Bullets. It was the second clash of the 20th and final round of the fixture, with the two sides locking horns at Cairns […]

Toohey ticks off another powerful performance

NEXT STAR Alex Toohey‘s performance was one of the biggest positives in the Sydney Kings‘ seven-point loss to the Perth Wildcats in Round 19 of the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend. The two sides locked horns at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon in a potential finals preview, with both sides currently locked […]

Perkins powers New South Wales to gold

A GAME-BREAKING performance from Ruby Perkins has delivered gold to New South Wales as the Blues defeated the Queensland Maroons in the 2025 Under-20 Women’s National Championship final on Sunday afternoon. The Blues and Maroons were the two remaining teams after a week of cracking contests, with New South Wales stunning Victoria with a two-point […]

Walker wills Tassie to victory from long range

A MARVELLOUS shooting performance from Nash Walker has delivered Tasmania a crucial victory over New South Wales at the 2025 Under-20 Men’s Basketball National Championships on Thursday night. Coming into the clash, Tassie was looking to lock in a quarter finals spot, having produced gutsy performances throughout the tournament. With Jacob Furphy leading the way […]

Swain steers Flames past Capitals in overtime

THURSDAY night’s action in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) saw a double overtime thriller between two finals contenders, with the Sydney Flames defeating the UC Capitals on the back of a starring performance from Shaneice Swain. Both sides are vying for fourth spot, with the Flames currently occupying that position as the end of […]

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