MOTR: Creek leads Phoenix past brave Breakers
IN what was a career night for their star forward has seen the South East Melbourne Phoenix sneak past the New Zealand Breakers, 95-88, in what was arguably the best match we have seen so far this season. Fans at John Cain Arena were treated to a classic, with both sides firing on all cylinders […]
Cross-town clash set to hit Melbourne
FOLLOWING an entertaining first round of National Basketball League (NBL) action, the competition’s teams will be gearing up for another weekend of high-quality basketball. Now that the league’s sides are warmed up and have a feel for the opposition, expect the matches to go up a notch. The schedule of round 2 contains a number […]
Two magic moments: SEM Phoenix defeat NZ Breakers
THE first round of National Basketball League (NBL) action continued on Saturday night, with just one match being played for the entire day. In a dominant display, the South East Melbourne Phoenix defeated the New Zealand Breakers by 24 points at John Cain Arena. The Phoenix won three of four quarters in pretty convincing fashion, […]
NBL Blitz Wrap/Round 1 Preview: New club set to kick off season
AFTER many long months of waiting, the National Basketball League (NBL) 2021-22 season is finally here, with proceedings set to kick off tomorrow night in what will be a welcome return for Australia’s premier Basketball competition. The ‘Blitz’ pre-season series gave fans a nice preview of the season to come, but now comes the time […]
NBL Team Overview: New Zealand Breakers
THE upcoming season of the National Basketball League (NBL) is just around the corner, with the season opener slated for the 2nd of December. As the NBL Blitz pre-season campaign comes to a close, sides across the league will be finalising their preparations for their NBL22 campaigns. With that said, it is time for us […]
NBL Stats Wrap: November 23
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) launching this year’s Blitz pre-season tournament, plenty of sides are looking to get a gauge on how they are tracking in comparison to their opponents. The competition provides the opportunity for teams to take a look at areas they are excelling in, and others that require a level of […]
NBL Young Gun Player Focus: Hugo Besson
THE National Basketball League (NBL) has announced itself as a successful pathway for young basketball talents to take their journey to the next level. With quality talent spread across the league making for a tough competition, many young players see this as an opportunity to prove their worth against a more experienced league than the […]
NBL Blitz Saturday wrap: Thrilling contest decided after the buzzer
OVER the last week, the National Basketball League (NBL) has held its preseason Blitz competition, with sides able to get some run into their players heading into the season opener next month. The competition is being played across three states, with Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria all hosting some action over the coming weeks. […]
NBL Blitz Stats Wrap: November 19
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) launching this year’s Blitz pre-season tournament, plenty of sides are looking to get a gauge on how they are tracking in comparison to their opponents. The competition provides the opportunity for teams to take a look at areas they are excelling in, and others that require a level of […]
NBL Blitz Thursday wrap: Breakers storm home in thriller
OVER the last few days, the National Basketball League (NBL) has held its preseason Blitz competition, with sides able to get some run into their players heading into the season opener next month. The competition is being played across three states, with Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria all hosting some action over the coming […]
