Borlase brilliant in return to Adelaide
ONE OF the biggest signings in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) over the off-season returned to her old side last night, as Isobel Borlase led the Bendigo Spirit to an eight-point win over the Adelaide Lightning. Borlase and the Spirit headed south to take on the Lightning at the South Australia State Basketball Centre […]
Lopez lights it up as Breakers beat Bullets
IT WAS another step in the right direction for National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star and NBA Draft hopeful Karim Lopez, who was among the best for the New Zealand Breakers as they defeated the Brisbane Bullets. Lopez joined the NBL last year, and was still one of the standouts despite being a year away […]
Mennenga the magnificent leads Breakers past Bullets
ANOTHER towering performance from Sam Mennenga was a massive factor in the New Zealand Breakers recording a massive win over the Brisbane Bullets in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup last night. The Bullets welcomed the Breakers to the Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre on Wednesday night for the competition’s in-season tournament, with […]
Rotunno rips through Lynx as Geelong gets Perth
TUESDAY night saw a hefty upset in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), as the Geelong Venom stunned the second-placed Perth Lynx on the back of a commanding performance from emerging talent Lily Rotunno. The Venom hosted the Lynx at Geelong Arena in the final match of Round 4 of the 2025/26 season, and were […]
Hickey hits terrific triple-double in big win
FURTHER demonstrating his importance since returning to the lineup following a delayed start to the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, William Hickey notched a triple-double as the Illawarra Hawks defeated the Cairns Taipans. The Hawks entered the match having turned their season around following the injection of Hickey into the starting lineup over the […]
Xavier ‘Cooks’ Breakers as Kings hold on
A VINTAGE performance from star big man Xavier Cooks helped the Sydney Kings claim a scrappy win over the New Zealand Breakers when the two sides clashed in a National Basketball League (NBL) encounter. The Kings have found some form of late, headlined by their ability to put an end to Melbourne United‘s 10-game winning […]
Lewis makes the leap in breakout performance
IN THE best performance he has produced since joining the National Basketball League (NBL) as a Next Star, Malique Lewis played a crucial role as the SEM Phoenix defeated the Tasmania JackJumpers last night. The JackJumpers hosted the Phoenix at the Silverdome in Launceston on Thursday night, with the home side looking to put their […]
McGee masterclass as Hawks announce return
PURE dominance is the only way to describe the performance of big man JaVale McGee in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup last night, leading his Illawarra Hawks to a 14-point win over Melbourne United in a statement performance. Illawarra’s championship defence is well and truly alive after convincingly knocking off the ladder-leaders at […]
Delightful Dash delivers big moments despite loss
ALTHOUGH Melbourne United‘s 10-game winning streak came to an end in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Monday night at the hands of the Sydney Kings, Next Star Dash Daniels was still able to put forth a strong showing. Daniels has been playing significant minutes for United in his draft year, with Dean Vickerman showing […]
Mennenga makes his mark against McGee
FRIDAY night in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the New Zealand Breakers produce the biggest win of the 2025/26 season to date, when they thumped the Illawarra Hawks by 42 points, with improved big man Sam Mennenga starring for the victors. The Hawks hosted the Breakers at WIN Entertainment Centre for a Halloween clash […]
