Young Guns in the NBL: Didi Louzada
REMEMBER the name Didi Louzada. This is not about if he will be a star but when. That being that he was the fourth leading scorer for the Sydney Kings, a team that just fought in the grand final, while only being 20 years of age. It might not take long. The former star of […]
NBL Free Agency – May: How each team stands after contract opt-outs
LAST month the National Basketball League (NBL) announced it would need to reduce player payments across the board, slashing contracts by up to 50 per cent and reducing the maximum amount of imports to two per club. This had a ripple effect on the clubs and we take a look at who has fared best […]
Top honours handed out to Basketball Victoria award recipients
THE Basketball Victoria Awards were announced over the past week, with the recipients very worthy winners. Players, associations and coaches were acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to basketball throughout the 2019 season for the awards, and would normally have received them in person at an awards night that was scheduled for March, but cancelled due […]
Draft Central’s Top 10 2019/20 NBL memorable moments: #1 – The entire NBL Grand Final Series
EVERY sports league for every season is structured for one particular moment. To see which group of individuals were talented and cohesive enough to hold up a certain trophy high above their heads. A symbolic gesture of rising above the rest. Sure, the seasonal stories are entertaining, and learning about new or transforming players is […]
Draft Central’s NBL 2020 Top 10: #1 – Bryce Cotton
Given that this season’s League MVP would go on to win the NBL Title, the Finals’ MVP and lead the competition in scoring and steals, it would make perfect sense that Bryce Cotton would rank at the top of the pack in this season’s edition of Draft Central’s NBL Top 10. However, the decision to […]
Draft Central’s Top 10 2019/20 NBL memorable moments: #2 – LaMelo and RJ go at it
EVERYONE just knew the game between the Illawarra Hawks and New Zealand Breakers – the first clash between likely top 10 NBA Draft selections LaMelo Ball and RJ Hampton was going to be huge. What fans received was nothing short of expectations when in the very first possession for the Hawks, Hampton swatted Ball’s shot […]
Draft Central’s NBL 2020 Top 10 #2: Scott Machado
THIS season’s main facilitator and the second Cairns Taipans player in Draft Central’s top 10, Scott Machado takes out second spot on the countdown after an impressive 2019/20 campaign. His journey goes all the way back prior to the season’s opening tip, following the signing of Cameron Oliver to bolster the Taipans’ frontcourt. Mike Kelly […]
Draft Central’s Top 10 2019/20 NBL memorable moments: #3 – John Roberson’s 21 points in last six minutes to win game
FANS across the nation played witness to a John Roberson masterpiece in Round 11 against Cairns Taipans. South East Melbourne Phoenix fans got front row seats to one of their teams most spirited comebacks in their short history. Up by as much as 10 points throughout the clash, the Phoenix’ night looked all but over […]
Draft Central’s NBL Top 10 #3: Scotty Hopson
WHEN it comes to some of the most under-recognised players in the National Basketball League (NBL), Scotty Hopson’s name might spring to mind. This comes hot off the heels of two major snubs at this season’s NBL Awards night. Hopson who averaged 19.1 points per game (ninth overall), 5.8 rebounds (third amongst small forwards) and […]
Draft Central’s Top 10 2019/20 NBL memorable moments: #4 – LaMelo Ball posts back-to-back triple doubles
EARLY in the season, you never really know what will or will not live up to they hype and expectations. LaMelo Ball was unquestionably the most anticipated addition to the National Basketball League (NBL), but whether his actual game would warrant the exposure he was getting, was yet to be found out. But when the […]
