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 […]
Porter produces pearler as Cougars complete perfect season
THE COCKBURN Cougars have claimed the 2025 NBL1 West Women’s championship, defeating the Warwick Senators by 20 points at RAC Arena, with Ruby Porter claiming Grand Final MVP for an important performance. Porter was the sole new face on Cockburn’s roster after most of the team decided to run it back in 2025, which was […]
NBL Preseason Player Focus – Malique Lewis
NBL NEXT Star Malique Lewis showed plenty of promise during his SEM Phoenix‘s preseason clash with Melbourne United over the weekend, with the latter claiming a six-point win at State Basketball Centre on Saturday night. Lewis is heading into his second season as an NBL Next Star, having delivered a solid maiden campaign with the […]
2025 NBL Next Star Preview – Dash Daniels
THE MOST anticipated player to enter the 2025/26 NBL season as a Next Star, Dash Daniels is looking to cement his placing as a top 10 prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft class as he suits up for Melbourne United in the coming months. The younger brother of NBA star and reigning Most Improved Player […]
Melbourne’s new faces fire in preseason win
NBL PRESEASON clashes typically offer a first glimpse at off-season recruits, and Melbourne United would be thrilled with how their new players performed in the win over the Cairns Taipans when the two sides had an exhibition game last night. It is a different looking United side heading into the 2025/26 season, with the departures […]
Huefner brings heroic in Grand Final win
RECENT Perth Wildcats signing Cameron Huefner delivered a big-time performance in the NBL1 Central Men’s Grand Final over the weekend, leading his West Adelaide Bearcats past the Central Districts Lions to the ultimate prize. The Bearcats and the Lions clashed in the 2025 decider at Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Saturday night, with the latter entering […]
Narkle shines as Buccaneers make decider
JOHNNY Narkle was instrumental for the Geraldton Buccaneers as they defeated the Willetton Tigers to the tune of 19 points to make the NBL1 West Grand Final in a fitting result at Willetton Basketball Stadium on Sunday afternoon. It was a blockbuster clash between two top four sides, although the Buccaneers had to take the […]
