McCarron masterclass moves Bearcats past Flames
THE NBL1 often has some of the nation’s biggest basketball names showcasing their craft in state competitions, and the Central Men’s competition saw a magnificent display from Mitch McCarron. The veteran guard was at his best at the ARC in Campbelltown on Friday night, as he led the West Adelaide Bearcats to a 94-80 win […]
Clarke crushes Lightning in season opener
A POWERFUL performance from tall Emma Clarke headlined the Perry Lakes Hawks’ 18-point win over the Lakeside Lightning in Round 1 of the NBL1 West Women’s on the weekend. Both sides looked eager to get their respective campaigns off to a strong start, but the Hawks looked much better to start the contest, and set […]
Henshall hits Bears with big Round 4 performance
WITH the NBL1 East Men’s competition resuming over the weekend, a number of big performances headlined Round 4’s action, including a powerful scoring showing from Ben Henshall. The Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (BA CoE) claimed an emphatic triumph over the Norths Bears at AIS Basketball and Netball Centre on Saturday night, storming away to […]
Davis dominates in Columbia win
IN A thrilling semifinal matchup, the Columbia Lions managed to grind past the Bowling Green Falcons and claim a 77-70 triumph in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament (NIT). The match took place at Stroh Centre on Thursday, and there was a spot in the championship game was on the line, which was evident given the […]
White-hot performance drives NBL value
ON THE eve of NBL free agency, Isaac White could not have timed a strong NBL1 North Men’s performance any better. White dominated as the Mackay Meteors proved 16 points too good for the Rockhampton Rockets in the opening round of the 2023 season. The two teams locked horns at Mackay Basketball Stadium on Saturday […]
Brewer goes bang for Blazers
THE NATIONAL Invitational Tournament (NIT) has delivered some thrilling encounters over the past couple of weeks, and that trend continued, as the Ty Brewer-led UAB Blazers held on to claim an overtime win against the Utah Valley Wolverines on Wednesday morning. The match took place at Orleans Arena, and fans were treated to a mesmerising […]
Davidson dominates to start the year
ROUND 1 of the NBL1 North Women’s competition began over the weekend, with some sides getting off to a hot start in their maiden matchups for the 2023 fixture. One of the better performers in the opening week were the Cairns Dolphins, who produced a cohesive offensive outing in their 18-point win over the Townsville […]
Clark cleans up as Iowa advances
A RECORD-SETTING performance from Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark was enough to see the team past the Louisville Cardinals in the Elite Eight stage of the NCAAW tournament on Monday. The Hawkeyes were expected to win given they were ranked three seeds higher than the opposition coming into the game. However, this tournament has shown […]
Mansfield mauls Lions in opening win
THE 2023 NBL1 Central Women’s season kicked off on the weekend, and the North Adelaide Rockets picked up their first victory, over the Central Districts Lions. The Rockets emerged 17-point winners at the STARplex on Saturday night, riding the momentum of a strong first quarter to keep the Lions at arm’s length for the remainder […]
Miller’s perfect night leads Miami comeback
THE EXCITEMENT of March Madness continues to deliver, with the Miami Hurricanes delivering an impressive comeback to defeat the Texas Longhorns and advance to the Final Four. The two teams went head to head at T-Mobile Center on Monday morning, and in a thrilling finish to the match, the Hurricanes stormed home and kept their […]
