NBL | As It Stands – Round 14
THERE has been plenty of exciting action in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the New Year period, and that trend continued with even more enthralling games taking place from Thursday to Sunday. Round 14 of the 2023/24 fixture saw the league return to its regularly scheduled programming, after 11 consecutive days of games between […]
United tip-off New Year with comprehensive victory over Kings
LOOKING to bounce back after a tough New Year’s Eve loss, Melbourne United continued to show why they are the team to beat, defeating the Sydney Kings by 16 points at Qudos Bank Arena. The win came following standout performances from Shea Ili, Chris Goulding and Matthew Dellavedova. United shared the load from majority of their […]
Title contenders face off in Round 14 opener
TWO genuine NBL 2023/24 title contenders will go head-to-head tonight from 7:30pm as the third placed Sydney Kings host ladder leaders, Melbourne United. The reigning champions sit with a delicate 10-8 record heading into Round 14, just ahead of both Tasmania JackJumpers and South East Melbourne Phoenix, while United is three games clear on top […]
NBL | Next Star Watch – Round 13
THERE was plenty of anticipation surrounding the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2023/24 season for many reasons, including the performances of some seriously talented youngsters. Through the NBL’s Next Stars program, some of the best prospects in the world have joined Australia’s premier basketball competition in a bid to further their chances of selection at the […]
Taipans bite dismantles United for second time
FOR the second time this season, Cairns Taipans found the recipe for success against Melbourne United, coming away with the 17-point win (95-78) in front of home fans. The Taipans showed they can be a dangerous proposition for any side having now handed the ladder leaders two of their four losses this season, while edging […]
NBL | Next Star Watch – Round 12
THERE was plenty of anticipation surrounding the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2023/24 season for many reasons, including the performances of some seriously talented youngsters. Through the NBL’s Next Stars program, some of the best prospects in the world have joined Australia’s premier basketball competition in a bid to further their chances of selection at the […]
Cotton unstoppable, but United sinks Perth
CHRISTMAS came early for NBL fans over the weekend, with one of the best games in modern history taking place on Saturday. Ladder leaders Melbourne United took on rivals Perth Wildcats at John Cain Arena for the special annual open air game, coming away with a six-point overtime win which left the 10,175 crowd believing […]
NBL | Ones to Watch – Round 12
ALTHOUGH many sports may be wrapping up for the holiday season, it is the opposite for the National Basketball League (NBL), with the competition set to ramp up the action in the coming week. The NBL is now 11 rounds in, and last round delivered yet another important batch of results. The race for a […]
Big man hosts block party as United continue Throwdown dominance
THE weekend could not have started any better for Melbourne United, kicking off Round 11 of the National Basketball League (NBL) with a 28-point win over the SEM Phoenix on Thursday night. The latest instalment of the Throwdown Series between the two sides had plenty of anticipation surrounding it, given the form of the two […]
NBL | Next Star Watch – Round 11
THERE was plenty of anticipation surrounding the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2023/24 season for many reasons, including the performances of some seriously talented youngsters. Through the NBL’s Next Stars program, some of the best prospects in the world have joined Australia’s premier basketball competition in a bid to further their chances of selection at the […]
