Kestelman and NBL begin planning for 2020-21 season
DISCUSSIONS are taking place for the beginning of the 2020-21 National Basketball League (NBL) season. In an update from NBL Owner and Executive Chairman Larry Kestelman, he said the league was constantly in talks with the nine clubs surrounding the upcoming season start and structure. “It’s been very pleasing to see Australia leading the way […]
Andrew Bogut to take hiatus, Kings and Bogut part ways for 2020/21
FORMER NBA champion and 2019 National Basketball League (NBL) Most Valuable Player, Andrew Bogut, has made the decision not to re-sign with the Sydney Kings for the upcoming 2020/21 NBL season, but emphasises that this is by no means a retirement announcement. This comes amidst what has been an unprecedented offseason so far in the […]
Young Guns in the NBL: LaMelo Ball
OF all the National Basketball League (NBL) young guns, the top one from the season was clearly LaMelo Ball. He only played 12 games, but in every stop, Australian basketball fans flooded the stadium just to get a glimpse of the 6’7 point guard. Were the fans buying those tickets just so they could say […]
Young Guns in the NBL: RJ Hampton
NEW Zealand Breakers youngster, RJ Hampton has shown flashes of what could be, if he continues on this trajectory and develops to his full potential. He already has an impressive highlight reel and definitely has the capability to be a future basketball star. He is quick on his feet, able to dart around the key […]
Hodgson returns as Brisbane’s NBL21 chances soar
BRISBANE Bullets are a step closer to retaining their core list for the National Basketball League (NBL) 2020/21 season after contracted star, Matt Hodgson opted to return to the club for next season. Initially, Hodgson chose to weigh up his future options outside the NBL following the announcement by the league that contracted players could […]
Young Guns in the NBL: Jae’Sean Tate
IN a team filled with star players sometimes the younger ones can be overlooked, but that did not seem to be the case for Sydney Kings’ big man, Jae’Sean Tate who simply rose to the occasion each and every time he stepped out on court. The 24-year-old consistently showcased his team-first mentality and while doing […]
Young Guns in the NBL: Cameron Oliver
IF you had to pick one player under 25 to be a bona fide superstar in the National Basketball League (NBL), not based just on natural talent or an impressive rookie year, but based on what they are producing right now and their projection, Cameron Oliver would definitely be up there. What Oliver has accomplished […]
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 […]
