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Foxwell continues building towards big season

IT HAS been logged flagged that guard Owen Foxwell is set for a breakout campaign with the SEM Phoenix during the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, and his performance in the win over the Sunrockers Shibuya furthered those claims. In the Phoenix’s final preseason hitout ahead of the upcoming home and away fixture, they […]

Star signing shows his worth in preseason

FOLLOWING the departure of five-time National Basketball League (NBL) MVP Bryce Cotton, the Perth Wildcats needed a big name to fill the star-sized void on the roster, and it seems their acquisition of Jo Lual-Acuil has done that. Following a highly decorated stint with Melbourne United and some time overseas, Lual-Acuil has returned to the […]

Lewis looks the goods again in preseason win

RETURNING National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star Malique Lewis has continued to show promise ahead of the 2025/26 season, playing a crucial role in his SEM Phoenix‘s preseason win over the Ryukyu Golden Kings. The Phoenix faced off against the visiting Golden Kings at Perth HPC on Friday night, in one of their final hitouts […]

Mason makes his mark in damaging debut

FORMER G League star and gun recruit Mason Jones was electric for the Perth Wildcats in his National Basketball League (NBL) preseason debut, leading his new team to a 10-point win over the Ryukyu Golden Kings. Jones was acquired by the Wildcats as a backcourt replacement of sorts for the departing Bryce Cotton, with the […]

Bruton brings it for Hawks at National Finals

BOASTING one of the most famous names in Australian basketball, Dante Bruton was a shining light for the Illawarra Hawks during their time at the NBL1 National Finals, particularly shining in the win over the West Adelaide Bearcats. The two sides locked horns in the consolation game at Southern Cross Stadium last Saturday afternoon, having […]

Paul shows plenty of promise at Asia Cup

FAR AND away the standout player of the 2025 FIBA Under-16 Asia Cup, Luke Roland Paul was superb for the Australian Crocs in their dominant gold medal winning campaign in Mongolia over the past couple of weeks. The West Australian guard was deservingly named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament, having been the best […]

Lewis looks the goods after Blitz showings

RETURNING Next Star Malique Lewis looks poised for a seriously strong campaign with the SEM Phoenix in the 2024/25 component of the National Basketball League (NBL) after putting together some strong performances in the Blitz preseason tournament. Lewis is entering his second season of the Next Star program, having enjoyed a solid campaign with the […]

Bigg-Wither brings spark off the bench

EXCITING youngster Edward Bigg-Wither has been a serious shining light for the Canberra Gunners this season, and delivered a standout showing for his side as they defeated the Southern Districts Spartans over the weekend. The NBL1 National Finals were held in Canberra from Friday to Sunday, and the Gunners had a serious chance of winning […]

Brown brings brilliance in defeat

ALTHOUGH his Sandringham Sabres ended up falling to the eventual NBL1 National Champions in the Canberra Gunners, 20-year-old Elliott Brown was a shining light against quality talent when the two teams locked horns early in the tournament. The Sabres qualified for the National Finals after emerging victorious from the NBL1 South Men’s competition, and headed […]

Narkle a natural on big stage as Bucs best Senators

THE GERALDTON Buccaneers are the 2025 NBL1 West Men’s Champions, after Johny Narkle led them to a thrilling three-point win over the Warwick Senators in a cracking Grand Final at RAC Arena on Saturday night. A rematch of the qualifying final between these two sides, the Buccaneers were looking for revenge after being convincingly bested […]

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