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 […]
Sobey stars as Phoenix pump Bullets
AGAINST his former side, veteran guard Nathan Sobey continued his rich run of form to lead the SEM Phoenix to a massive 23-point win over the Brisbane Bullets in Round 6 of the National Basketball League (NBL) season The Phoenix have been quietly going about their business throughout the 2025/26 season to date, with Sobey’s […]
Edwards edges United past Sixers to stay perfect
IN WHAT may have been a preview of the Championship Series for the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, Melbourne United held on for a one-point win over the Adelaide 36ers, with Jesse Edwards putting in a huge performance. It was billed as the game of the season with the top-placed United hosting the second-placed […]
Kouakou-Heugue makes his mark in blowout win
AFTER biding his time off the bench over the first month of the season, National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star Noa Kouakou-Heugue was able to show off his craft as his Perth Wildcats delivered a thumping win over the Cairns Taipans. Kouakou-Heugue joined the Wildcats over the offseason, following in the footsteps of fellow French […]
