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Dash does it again in tight win

2026 NBA Draft prospect Dash Daniels has produced another standout performance for the Sandringham Sabres in the NBL1 South Men’s over the weekend, playing a key role as his side defeated the Casey Cavaliers by three points. Daniels has been one of the biggest stories of the NBL1 season to date, with the younger brother […]

Okeke on the rise as forward earns NBA contract

POWER forward Chuma Okeke put together an impressive campaign in the G League as a member of the Westchester Knicks, earning multiple 10-day contracts in the NBA before earning a full deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Once a first round draft pick, Okeke has been forced to revive his career in the G League, after […]

All-NBA G League honours for Jones in standout season

IT WAS a successful season for Sacramento Kings two-way big man Isaac Jones during his time with the Stockton Kings in the G League, leading his side to a title on the back of an outstanding individual campaign and being named to the All-NBA G League Third Team in the process. The 24-year-old forward was […]

Christopher’s cracking campaign suggests NBA return

AFTER joining the G League and reviving his career with a standout season with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, a return to the NBA appears on the way for Josh Christopher, who made his opportunities count from a two-way contract with the Miami Heat. Christopher’s NBA journey began when he was drafted by the Houston Rockets […]

Electric Elliot does it again as Wolves topple Suns

YOUNG gun Ethan Elliott has been one of the biggest positives of the 2025 season for the Joondalup Wolves, and played a key role as his side claimed a nine-point win over the Eastern Suns in the NBL1 West Men’s over the weekend. It was the sole clash of Round 9 for both teams, with […]

Alexander the amazing in rookie season

IN HIS first season in the G League, Denver Nuggets two way guard Trey Alexander was excellent for the Grand Rapids Gold, winning the competition’s Rookie of the Year award and giving the NBA affiliate plenty of hope moving forward. The 22-year-old went undrafted at the 2024 intake 11 months ago, but signed on to […]

Timme’s terrific season earns NBA spot

BIG MAN Drew Timme became another success story for the G League, producing a magnificent campaign with the Long Island Nets and earning a multi-year contract with the team’s NBA affiliate in the Brooklyn Nets. Timme was outstanding for Long Island throughout the G League season, dominating as a scorer and rebounder and stamping his […]

McGowens masterful for Rip City Remix

IN A tough G League season for the Rip City Remix throughout 2024/25, with the side missing the postseason after finishing in 12th spot in the Western Conference, two-way guard Bryce McGowens was immense. Currently on a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, McGowens was a massive standout throughout his 16 games with the […]

Furphy fuels CoE despite tough loss

ALTHOUGH the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (BA CoE) could not get the job done against the Sydney Comets in Round 8 of the 2025 NBL1 East Men’s season, captain Jacob Furphy was still a standout for the team of youngsters. The CoE have been one of the better sides throughout the 2024/25 season, coming […]

Mason makes his mark in winning campaign

IN WHAT would be considered a successful season, Stockton Kings star Mason Jones powered his team to a G League championship in April, and was deservingly named Finals MVP for his efforts in the decisive series. Jones was a driving force for the Kings all throughout the 2024/25 season, putting together a consistent campaign and […]

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