Where are they now? – NBL Next Stars 2022-2024
THE INCLUSION of the National Basketball League (NBL) Next Stars program has put the competition on the global map in the past five years, now more loaded with talent than ever before. The program brings some of the best NBA Draft hopefuls down under, competing in a league that is highly regarded around the world […]
NBL Three of the Best – Round 2
THERE were some outstanding performances in the second round of the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) season over the weekend, with multiple players reaching 30-plus points. The games were high scoring around the courts as teams continue to find their offensive rhythm as the fixture progresses and some surprising results came about. With that in […]
Edwards excellent as Taipans trounce Sixers
A BREAKOUT performance from import guard Rob Edwards has helped the Cairns Taipans to their first win of the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) season, getting the better of the Adelaide 36ers at the Cairns Convention Centre. Coming into Saturday’s clash, the Taipans were considered underdogs, even though they had home court advantage. Cairns was […]
NBL Wrapped – Round 2
THE SECOND round of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2024/25 season has come and gone, with some big results giving the ladder a bit of a shakeup. Just two sides remain unbeaten after two weeks of play, and the championship favourites were handed their first loss of the fixture, while other clashes had plenty of […]
Opening round wrapped as NBL season kicks off in Perth
ROUND 1 of the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) season delivered plenty of excitement as HoopsFest was launched in Perth over the weekend. All five clashes took place in Western Australia’s capital from Thursday to Sunday, as the nation’s premier men’s basketball competition descended on Perth to open the 2024/25 season, as well as delivering […]
NBL season begins at HoopsFest out West
AFTER an eventful off-season, the National Basketball League (NBL) is set to kick off the 2024/25 season with a bang, launching the first ever HoopsFest, with all Round 1 games to be played in Perth in an exciting collection of matches. It all begins at RAC Arena later tonight with a Grand Final rematch, as […]
Bullets bring their best to take out Blitz
THE Brisbane Bullets have maintained their record as the form team of the National Basketball League (NBL) heading into the 2024/25 fixture after taking out the Blitz preseason tournament on the Gold Coast. The competition took place from September 7-14, with each team playing three games over the span of a week, giving a clear […]
Familiar sides find victory as Blitz winds down
IT was two of the most successful sides of the modern era that took home wins in Thursday’s action at the National Basketball League (NBL) Blitz, with the Perth Wildcats and Melbourne United emerging victorious in their respective clashes. Thursday saw marked one week until the season opener at Hoopsfest in Perth, and with just […]
2024/25 NBL Team Preview – Cairns Taipans
THE Cairns Taipans might be facing an uphill battle in the upcoming 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) season, but under masterful coach Adam Forde, it would be remiss to rule them out of a finals appearance. Coming off a campaign that lacked consistency and the punch that saw them storm up the rankings the season […]
Contenders shine as Blitz begins
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) Blitz preseason tournament began on the Gold Coast on Saturday afternoon, and all four matches have made the picture clearer ahead of the 2024/25 fixture. The Blitz preseason tournament takes place over the span of seven days, and with Round 1 scheduled to begin next weekend, it is the final […]
