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NBL Positional Analysis Round 1 – Point Guards

ROUND 1 of the 2022/23 National Basketball League (NBL) season has come and gone, with some exciting action kicking off what should be an enthralling campaign. As is the case every year, the competition looks slightly different to start the season. One of the most notable differences after the first week is the dominance of […]

‘XRM’ gon’ give it to ya; recruit delivers for United

ONE of Melbourne United‘s offseason addition produced a stunning debut performance, with Xavier Rathan-Mayes delivering a match-winning performance to lead his new club to a 101-97 overtime win against the New Zealand Breakers at John Cain Arena on Sunday afternoon. It was a new-look United squad that hit the court, after the departure of Jo […]

Captain Ryan leads red-hot Flames in decider

THE National Basketball League (NBL)1 National finals took place last weekend, with the best sides from around the country facing off for ultimate glory in Melbourne. In the men’s competition, the Rockingham Flames defeated the Frankston Blues in the final on Sunday, to the tune of 11 points. The Flames were too good for the […]

Fiebich finishes with firey finals performance

OVER the weekend, the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Finals took place, with the Warwick Senators taking home the Women’s title after dominating their fixture and outperforming each opponent they were faced with. One of the biggest factors in the not only the deciding match, but their championship run as a whole was Leonie Fiebich, producing […]

NBL Young Gun watch – Ariel Hukporti

THE NEXT National Basketball League (NBL) season is just around the corner, and there is plenty to keep an eye on in the 2022/23 campaign. One of the biggest positives for the competition over the past few years has been the injection of young talent into the league, with the NBL attracting not only domestic, […]

Star-ling of the show – leads Panthers to title

THE South Adelaide Panthers have clawed their way to the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central Men’s title, after downing the Woodville Warriors in the grand final at The Lights Community and Sports Centre on Saturday night. In the Panthers’ 30-point triumph, the Grand Final MVP award was given to big man Alexander Starling, who delivered […]

NBL Young Gun Watch – Luke Travers

THE National Basketball League (NBL) season is just around the corner, and there is plenty to keep an eye on in the 2022/23 campaign. One of the biggest positives for the competition over the past few years has been the injection of young talent into the league, with the NBL attracting not only domestic, also […]

Utti-mate performance sees Bearcats become champions

THE West Adelaide Bearcats have been crowned champions of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West Women’s competition, rallying behind a massive performance from Madelynn Utti to defeat the Sturt Sabres to the tune of seven points. It was an enthralling battle at The Lights Community and Sport Centre on Saturday afternoon, as the two sides […]

McDaniel’s masterclass makes Chargers champs

A DOMINANT offensive performance from Sam McDaniel has led the Hobart Chargers to the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South Men’s championship, with the Tasmanian-based side taking down the Mt Gambier Pioneers by 16 points at State Basketball Centre on Saturday night. The Chargers came into the game needing to take down the winning system the […]

Reid-iculous performance lifts Flames to title

THE National Basketball League (NBL)1 North Women’s competition wrapped up on the weekend, with the Townsville Flames claiming the 2022 championship after downing the Logan Thunder in two games over the past couple of weeks. Logan Thunder (48) def. Townsville Flames (80) The Flames were dominant in both outings, and were able to claim one […]

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