Washington State holds on in overtime
SUNDAY in the NCAAW saw the Washington State Cougars come from behind in the second half to claim a one-point triumph against the Oregon Ducks in an overtime thriller. The Cougars trailed by a significant margin at the main break, but rallied in the final two quarters to take the lead with little time remaining […]
Smith Jr. still among top prospects despite injury concern
A MONTH ago, there was no doubt that Arkansas’ Nick Smith Jr. was in the top five NBA Draft prospects for 2023, but interest surrounding a recent injury has added intrigue to the exciting prospect. Although there are bigger names on the draft board, the combo guard has excited scouts with his size and athleticism […]
Spartans fend off Wisconsin for road win
DESPITE being on the road in hostile territory, the Michigan State Spartans have held on in crunch time to claim a stirring 69-65 away victory over the Wisconsin Badgers on Wednesday afternoon. In the Big Ten matchup, the Spartans travelled to Kohl Center in hopes of keeping Wisconsin out of the win column, a goal […]
Blistering Blicavs blasts Boomers
AN exceptional offensive performance from Sara Blicavs has seen the Southside Flyers claim a thumping win over the Melbourne Boomers in Parkville on Wednesday night, emerging 18-point winners. Blicavs had the best offensive performance of the season, torching the Boomers defence with one of the most accurate shooting performances in recent memory in the WNBL. […]
Rutgers rock number one seed with huge upset
DIVISION I of the NCAA saw a massive boilover on Tuesday night, with the number one ranked side in Purdue stunned by Rutgers for the second time in two seasons. In a thrilling contest, a three-pointer with 13 seconds on the clock ended up being the deciding factor with Purdue unable to answer in the […]
Colgate’s class sees Raiders down Mountain Hawks
A STRONG first half from the Colgate Raiders has seen the New York-based side prove too good for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in the NCAA Division I clash on Monday. The Raiders have enjoyed a slightly more positive start to the competition than their opponents, and punished a disappointing beginning to the match from the […]
Michigan State stuns unbeaten Indiana
MICHIGAN State caused a massive boilover in the Big Ten Conference, stunning the previously undefeated Indiana in a vital NCAA women’s win overnight. In front of home fans at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, the underdogs, the crowd witnessed a brilliant ball-handing display from guard DeeDee Hagemann who shone to guide the Spartans to […]
Maewin making his own path in NCAA
AS EACH week passes by, more Australians continue to hone their craft in the NCAA, which showcases the best talent at collegiate level and offers the opportunity for selection into the NBA. Although mainly home to United States-born talents, Australians have been known to receive and accept offers from some big name schools and face […]
Mackinnon making moves overseas
AFTER signing a development contract in the NBL, hybrid guard/forward Max Mackinnon, has been chugging along nicely in the United States’ NCAA competition. Still a legitimate pathway for greener pastures and method for personal development, the collegiate system hosts plenty of Australian athletes looking to hone their craft against opponents at a similar stage in […]
Proctor pushing Duke to near-unbeaten record
ONE of Australia’s brightest basketball prospects is thriving on one of the biggest stages in the world – playing for the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA. The 18-year-old Tyrese Proctor entered the 2022/23 season with plenty of spotlight on his game, given the strength of Duke’s basketball program and the attention that comes with […]
