Reath’s dream realised with big man bound for Portland
FOLLOWING a strong campaign at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Aussie big man Duop Reath has finally made his way onto an NBA list, joining the Portland Trail Blazers for the upcoming 2023/24 season. He joins a growing list of Aussie basketball players in the NBA as scouts continue to look down under for some […]
Sarr stars as Perth falls to Ignite
THE National Basketball League (NBL) preseason hitouts continued over the past week, and one of the most intriguing matchups of the entire schedule was the Perth Wildcats taking on the G-League Ignite. The Ignite is one of the best pathways for young players into the NBA, so there was plenty of exciting talent on display […]
JackJumpers down United in pair of preseason clashes
THE National Basketball League (NBL) is less than a month away from starting the 2023 fixture, and the preseason hitouts have rolled on over the past week. This week’s action saw the Tasmania JackJumpers welcome Melbourne United to the Apple Isle for a pair of warmup clashes, with the hosts emerging victorious in both outings. […]
Preseason rolls on as NBL sides continue preparations
ALTHOUGH much of Australia’s basketball focus is on the Boomers at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the National Basketball League (NBL) is still ramping up preparations ahead of the upcoming 2023/24 season. Over the past week, the Perth Wildcats, the Cairns Taipans and the Brisbane Bullets all suited up for some early hitouts, unleashing new […]
Flowers set to bloom as Next Star in Adelaide
THE young guns continue to walk through the doors of the National Basketball League (NBL), with the Adelaide 36ers signing a projected lottery pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Trentyn Flowers has emerged as one of the strongest prospects in next year’s draft class, and despite initially committing to the University of Louisville, he has […]
Rocco rocks the boat as Bullets down Lancers
THE first taste of National Basketball League (NBL) action has arrived, with the Brisbane Bullets taking the chocolates in an exhibition match against the visiting California Baptist University Lancers. It was the first of a chunk of pre-season games, that will give fans a first glimpse of what is to come in the upcoming 2023/24 […]
DJ driving towards NBA spot with new deal
JUST months after departing the Sydney Kings in pursuit of international opportunities, guard Dejan Vasiljevic has taken the next step in that jouney. He has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Washington Wizards ahead of the upcoming 2023/24 NBA season, having impressed in the recently wrapped Summer League where he showcased his ability to […]
Clark Melbourne-bound to join United
JUST when it seemed that the Melbourne United had finalised the strongest list ahead of the upcoming NBL season, they added even more high-quality talent to the roster. After soaring back into contention with some big free agency signings based around local talent, United have now snagged a championship-winning import who has been plying his […]
Pre-season hit outs confirmed for NBL
IT is just over a month until the National Basketball League action kicks off for the 2023/24 season, and another batch of pre-season games have been announced. It has been three months since the last dose of NBL basketball, with the Sydney Kings winning the title in the most recent outing for the competition. However, […]
Valentine’s day comes early as import signs with Kings
FOR just a second, it looked as if the Sydney Kings may have had their roster weakened for the upcoming National Basketball League (NBL) after the departure of some key players over the off-season. It appears that will not be the case, with the reigning champions continuing to bolster their stocks with some proven talent […]
