Lopez lights it up again despite defeat
ALTHOUGH it has been a slow start to the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season for the New Zealand Breakers as a whole, Next Star and NBA Draft prospect Karim Lopez has been a shining light for the team. Lopez impressed again in the loss to the Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday […]
Lewis shows promise against Pelicans
THE SECOND of the NBL x NBA clashes took place at John Cain Arena on Sunday afternoon, with the New Orleans Pelicans facing the SEM Phoenix in another exhibition clash, and although the result was disappointing, Next Star Malique Lewis stood out. Lewis withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft to return to the Phoenix and […]
Daniels impresses in NBA test against Pelicans
WITH his side putting up a strong challenge to the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star Dash Daniels caught the eye for Melbourne United in the 10-point loss at John Cain Arena. United kicked off the NBL x NBA weekend of action in Melbourne by hosting the Pelicans on Friday night. […]
United to host Pelicans in NBL x NBA clash
THE NEW Orleans Pelicans have landed in Australia for a pair of clashes against National Basketball League (NBL) teams over the weekend, with the action beginning tonight when they face off against Melbourne United. United will be playing the Pelicans at John Cain Arena in an exhibition match, and New Orleans has brought the big […]
Lopez the shining light despite another loss
ALTHOUGH the New Zealand Breakers sustained a third loss for the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, this time at the hands of the Perth Wildcats, Next Star Karim Lopez was able to still catch the eye. Now in his second year with the Breakers in the NBA pathway program, Lopez was touted for an […]
NBL Next Stars Wrapped – Round 1
THE FIRST round of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season took place over the weekend, marking the first official appearance of the next batch of young players in the competition’s Next Stars program. Following the success of Rocco Zikarsky and Alex Toohey from the class of 2024, both of whom were selected in the […]
Aussie talent set to take over NCAAM
THE 2025/26 college basketball season is set to begin in just over a month, as the next crop of stars look to lead their side to the National Championship, as well as develop their own craft ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. Over recent years, the number of Australian players within the collegiate system has […]
2025 NBL Next Star Preview – Malique Lewis
FOLLOWING a rollercoaster few months where he had his name in and out of contention for the 2025 NBA Draft, forward Malique Lewis will be suiting up for the SEM Phoenix in his second season in the NBL as a Next Star. Lewis joined the Phoenix last year through the pathway program, and was a […]
Roman reigns as Siulepa heads to US
WITH plenty of paths laid ahead for his exciting career, promising young talent Roman Siulepa has chosen the collegiate route, heading over to the NCAAM to join the Pittsburgh Panthers in the coming seasons. Joining fellow talents Luke Fennell and Jacob Furphy in heading over to the United States, Siulepa will be one of Australia’s […]
Daniss delivers promise in G League campaign
DESPITE going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, Daniss Jenkins has produced a strong campaign in the G League after signing a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons and playing with their affiliate in Motor City, being named to the NBA G League All-Rookie Team for his efforts. Jenkins put together a solid collegiate career, […]
