United pip Phoenix in preseason Throwdown
PRESEASON National Basketball League (NBL) matches do not come any better than this, with Melbourne United claiming a thrilling double overtime victory over the SEM Phoenix, with Akech Aliir the matchwinner in exciting fashion. The two Melbourne-based teams locked horns at State Basketball Centre on Saturday night, with a big crowd turning out to see […]
Bullets brilliance downs United in practice match
THE Brisbane Bullets have made it two from two in National Basketball League (NBL) preseason clashes in 2024, defeating Melbourne United by 15 points at Casey Stadium on Tuesday night. The Bullets came into the match fresh off a preseason win over the Shanghai Sharks the week prior, showing good signs in that outing as […]
United bring back champion after NBA stint
ALTHOUGH there is plenty of uncertainty surrounding Melbourne United‘s roster moving forward in the National Basketball League (NBL), last season’s minor champions will be bolstered by the return of star forward Jack White. White returns to the team that he spent two seasons with, including playing a key role in the 2021 championship side, and […]
2023/24 NBL Team Wrap – Melbourne United
THE 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) season was one of the most entertaining in recent memory, with all teams performing at a high level and making a genuine run at some postseason action along the way. All 10 teams were in the hunt for a spot in the finals and play-in until the penultimate round, […]
PODCAST | Got Next Season 2 Episode 19
THE final episode of the Got Next Podcast for season 2 has dropped, with an exciting episode set to send off the show. Episode 19 sees the boys unpack the conclusion of the NBL Championship Series, in which the Tasmania JackJumpers defeated Melbourne United in Game Five. Join Host Michael Alvaro and Basketball Analyst Liam […]
NBL Championship Series | How it was won – Game Five
THE Tasmania JackJumpers claimed the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) Championship, defeating Melbourne United 3-2 in the Championship Series. Proceedings went to five matches in one of the most entertaining finals series in recent memory, as the JackJumpers snagged their maiden title with a two-point road win on Sunday afternoon, capping off a batch of […]
Crawford carries Tasmania to first title
A SCORING masterclass from Jordan Crawford helped deliver the Tasmania JackJumpers to their maiden National Basketball League (NBL) championship, defeating Melbourne United by two points on Sunday afternoon. The JackJumpers travelled to Melbourne to take on United at John Cain Arena in a fifth and final game of the 2024 NBL Championship Series, with proceedings […]
‘Little Island’ makes big history with maiden NBL title
THE Tasmania JackJumpers are the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) champions, after defeating Melbourne United by two points at John Cain Arena on Sunday afternoon in game five of the Championship Series. In one of the greatest finals series of all time, the JackJumpers held on in a classic encounter, with the decisive game having […]
PREVIEW | NBL Championship Series – Game Five
IT all comes down to today, with the National Basketball League (NBL) Championship Series set to hold a fifth and decisive game at John Cain Arena this afternoon. With the series tied at two games apiece, Melbourne United will host the Tasmania JackJumpers in a battle for the 2023/24 championship, fittingly capping off a season […]
United takes down Tassie to force game five
IN a fitting finally to a classic series, the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) Championship Series is going to a fifth and deciding game after Melbourne United defeated the Tasmania JackJumpers by two points at MyState Bank Arena on Thursday night. Facing elimination at one of the most intimidating venues in the entire league, United […]
