NBL Standouts – Round 18
THE FINAL round of the 2022/23 National Basketball League (NBL) season delivered unprecedented excitement, as the final batch of games decided the shape of the finals picture with a thrilling conclusion that went down to the last play of the final game. Every match carried some level of significance in the race for a spot […]
Walker weaves magic as Houston rolls through Temple
THE HOUSTON Cougars have continued their strong form in the NCAA Division I Men’s competition, taking down the Temple Owls in convincing fashion earlier today. The Owls started the match in fine fashion, even carving out a four-point lead at the main change of play. However, the class of Houston came to the fore in […]
Mangakahia’s magnificence down the stretch proves the difference
IN A weekend full of upsets in the WNBL, the Sydney Flames have arguably delivered the most impressive of them all, spoiling Lauren Jackson night and handing the Southside Flyers a one-point loss in Round 13. In the first ever WNBL match at John Cain Arena, there was a sense of disappointment, with Jackson sustaining […]
Brown Jr.’s brilliance brings Breakers back
ROUND 18 of the NBL has kicked off with the New Zealand Breakers claiming a stirring comeback victory over the Illawarra Hawks, coming from the clouds to snatch a 10-point triumph behind Barry Brown Jr.‘s big last term. The two sides clashed on Thursday night at WIN Entertainment Centre, and the Hawks looked to have […]
Wallace’s well-rounded skillset catching eyes
ONE OF the most balanced prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft Class, Cason Wallace has likely impressed a number of sides in the world’s biggest basketball competition. Boasting one of the most well-rounded skillsets, Wallace can do a bit of everything and his versatility has seen the guard shoot into top-10 contention over the past […]
Awesome Atwell steps up in star’s absence
THE ODDS were stacked against the Perth Lynx when they headed to Victoria to take on the ladder-leading Melbourne Boomers without one of their big guns, but Amy Atwell put the team on her shoulders to lead the team out West to a nine-point win. The Lynx knew someone would need to shoulder some of […]
Morris mauls Tennessee in terrific triumph
A RIPPING offensive performance from guard Alexis Morris has seen the LSU Tigers sneak past the Tennessee Volunteers by eight points on Monday night. The Tigers came into the match undefeated having won their last 20 matches, but faced a serious push from a brave Tennessee side that kept itself in the match until the […]
Black bringing talent to increased opportunity
CRISIS creates opportunity, and it has certainly benefited NBA Draft prospect Anthony Black, who has taken his game to another level with the Arkansas Razorbacks. Although he had a slow start to his time with the team, an injury to fellow draft hopeful Nick Smith Jr. has seen the combo guard get significantly more touches […]
Edey does it as Purdue claims dominant win
A BLISTERING offensive performance from Zach Edey has led the number-one seeded Purdue Boilermakers to a commanding victory over the Michigan State Spartans to maintain their place at the top. The Boilermakers claimed a 16-point triumph over the Spartans on Sunday night, and moved to a powerful record of 21 wins and one loss. On […]
Gradey’s grind set to pay off on draft night
SHOOTING is an invaluable trait in the modern basketball game, particularly the NBA, so Gradey Dick should find himself courted by a number of teams ahead of the 2023 draft. One of the best shooters in his class, Dick has elevated himself into the top-10 in a number of mock drafts, and offers size and […]
