Giddey’s career year boosting Bulls
WHEN Joshua Giddey was traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Chicago Bulls, many believed the Bulls received far less for Alex Caruso than they deserved. Several months later, and Giddey is proving not only that the Bulls were right in targeting him, but that he may be the best player in the trade. […]
Aussie duo set to make March Madness mark
A PAIR of talented Australians are set to see some action during the NCAAM National Tournament, with Reyne Smith hopeful to suit up for the Louisville Cardinals, while Anthony Dell’Orso will be hitting the court for the Arizona Wildcats. While the likes of Alex Condon and Tyrese Proctor have been dominating the spotlight thanks to […]
RANKED | 2024/25 NBL Next Stars
IT WAS another successful season for the National Basketball League (NBL) Next Stars program, with the five players from the year’s class all honing their craft in Australia’s top competition, and capturing the attention of NBA scouts across the globe. The NBA Draft is set to take place in June, and the 2024/25 NBL season […]
Draft hopefuls set to shine in March Madness
THE MOST exciting period of the men’s college basketball calendar is here, with March Madness set to begin in the NCAAM on the 18th of March, with the next generation of stars set to put their skills to the test on the big stage. With the 2025 NBA Draft set to take place in June, […]
NBL25 Next Star review – Malique Lewis
CEMENTING his spot in the starting lineup throughout the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL), Next Star Malique Lewis certainly did his NBA Draft chances no harm with a strong campaign as a member of the SEM Phoenix. Lewis was well-utilised by mid-season coaching appointee Josh King, and saw plenty of court time throughout both the […]
Condon continues charge with career-night
AUSSIE big man Alex Condon has continued his charge up the NBA Draft rankings with a huge performance on Thursday in the NCAAM, leading the Florida Gators to a five-point win over the Alabama Crimson Tide. Condon posted a huge double-double of 27 points and 10 rebounds in what is his best performance at College […]
SCOUTING NOTES | Kentucky vs. LSU
IT WAS a one-sided affair in the NCAAM on Wednesday morning, as the Kentucky Wildcats handed the LSU Tigers a 31-point loss in a blowout result with several strong contributors from the winning side. The Wildcats are gearing up for a big March Madness campaign, and came into the clash with 18 wins from 28 […]
SCOUTING NOTES | Duke vs. Wake Forest
A MASTERCLASS from expected number-one draft pick Cooper Flagg led the Duke Blue Devils to a massive 33-point win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the NCAAM on Tuesday morning. It was Duke’s final home game of the season ahead of the National Tournament, and the fans certainly showed up to support the Blue […]
NBL25 Next Star review – Karim Lopez
ALTHOUGH not draft eligible until 2026, Karim Lopez certainly made his mark during his first campaign as a Next Star in the National Basketball League (NBL), garnering international attention for his strong performances and certainly boosting his stock moving forward. Lopez joined the New Zealand Breakers for a two-year stint in the Next Stars program, […]
NBL25 Next Star review – Alex Toohey
ALTHOUGH he may not have been the most highly regarded Next Star coming into the National Basketball League (NBL) season, Alex Toohey certainly changed that with a marvellous campaign with the Sydney Kings. Although the Kings finished in sixth spot and were eliminated in the play-in tournament, Toohey was certainly the standout throughout the 2024/25 […]
