Leaupepe making large leaps for Lions
AMONG the Aussies producing solid campaigns at NCAAM level was Keli Leaupepe, who continues to shine for the Loyola Marymount Lions in a big way. He has emerged as a fan favourite during his time with the team, and took things to the next level during the 2022/23 season. It was a career-best season during […]
Mackinnon makes moves in maiden season
THE Australian presence is as prominent as ever in the NCAAM, with a large number of Aussie imports playing a part in the 2022/23 season. One of the bigger contributors was Max Mackinnon, who suited up for the Elon Phoenix in his first season at collegiate level. A highly touted youngster and development player with […]
Armstrong heads back down under to join Taipans
THE NBL free agency period continues to turn heads, with the Cairns Taipans announcing the signing of one of the best Aussie prospects to spend time in the NCAAM. Guard Taran Armstrong has spent the last two seasons developing his craft with the California Baptist Lancers in the college basketball system, and emerged as one […]
Shelly’s stellar season steers Cornhuskers
A BIG part of the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ success in the 2022/23 NCAAW season was the efforts of Aussie Jaz Shelly, who had another strong campaign in the collegiate system. Shelly was in her junior season with the Cornhuskers, and continued to show signs of progress in her individual game. Having slowly worked her way into […]
Bowen brings boards in senior season
ALTHOUGH some of his contemporaries may gain more attention for their scoring performances, Aussie Kyle Bowen was still able to make an impact on his side’s performances in the NCAAM. The 2022/23 campaign saw Bowen enter his senior season with the Saint Mary’s Gaels, having shown gradual progression during his first three years with the […]
Sharpshooting Smith strong in second season
BOASTING a playing style that fits the modern game perfectly, Reyne Smith enjoyed a solid sophomore campaign in the NCAAM during the 2022/23 season. It was his second time out with the Charleston Cougars, coming into the year looking to back up his breakout season, where he emerged as a serious threat from behind the […]
Olbrich continues contribution for Highlanders
THE growth of Australian players in the collegiate system has continued over the most recent season, and Adelaide native Lachlan Olbrich was representing his home country extremely well. Olbrich joined the the UC Riverside Highlanders in the United States, and entered his sophomore season with the team hoping to further develop his game, having emerged […]
Bannan brings boost for Grizzlies in final season
AMONG some of the Aussies performing at a high level in the 2022/23 NCAAM season was Josh Bannan, who has continued to deliver for the Montana Grizzlies for another season. Bannan has forged out an impressive stint with the Grizzlies over the past few years, and it seems his output as a big man is […]
Robertson rolls on with Portland
DESPITE being in his fourth year at collegiate level, Australian guard Tyler Robertson is continuing to show signs of improvement from an individual perspective. Suiting up for the Portland Pilots in the NCAAM, Robertson has showed gradual progression during his time at the level, and that trend continued in the 2022/23 season. Hailing from Melbourne, […]
Ducas delivers for Gaels
THE NCAAM season has wrapped, and although there was plenty of attention on some of the homegrown heroes from the United States, there were a few Aussies making a name for themselves in the 2022/23 season. There were plenty of eyes on Geraldton native Alex Ducas as he suited up for the Saint Mary’s Gaels […]
