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 […]
2021/22 NBL Team of the Week: Round 1
IN this series each week, we take a look at the strongest performing players at each position to create the league’s Team of the Week. Over the most recent weekend, the first round of the National Basketball League (NBL) produced some thrilling action across the first six matches of the season. There were some big […]
Positional Analysis Round 1: Point Guard
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) season in full swing after a round of action, there is plenty of attention on the structure that teams have taken into the NBL22 season. The role of all five starting positions in the modern game is so fluid, with the game advancing from the ways of the past. […]
Team Focus: Sydney Kings Round 1
THE opening round of the National Basketball League (NBL) has concluded, with some cracking contests across the league. One of the most entertaining clashes we saw over the weekend was the match between the Sydney Kings and Melbourne United on Sunday afternoon. The two sides have enjoyed an entertaining rivalry over recent years, given their […]
Wildcats prove too strong for Taipans
THE first round of the National Basketball League (NBL) wrapped on Sunday night, with the weekend’s action closing with a commanding performance from last year’s grand finalists in their second match of the round. In the final match of the day, the Perth Wildcats overpowered the Cairns Taipans, winning the contest by an impressive 23 […]
Illawarra Hawks Player Focus: Duop Reath vs 36ers
THE first round of National Basketball League (NBL) has wrapped in the last 24 hours, with fans likely satisfied with an exciting round of action. There appeared no signs of rust for many teams, with plenty of high-scoring affairs across the competition. Sunday delivered fans a triple-header, with three matches taking place back-to-back-to-back throughout the […]
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: Perth Wildcats vs Adelaide 36ers stats wrap
THE second match of last night’s National Basketball League (NBL) opening night saw the Perth Wildcats emerge triumphant in their clash over the Adelaide 36ers at RAC Arena in front of over 11,000 fans. The Wildcats were able to win every quarter on their way to their first victory of the year, in what proved […]
NBL MOTR: JackJumpers kick things off in style
THE National Basketball League (NBL) season opener took place on Friday night, with fans thrilled to see their favourites back in regular season action for the first time in months. There were a pair of fantastic contests that took place across the courts, with the first match seeing the league’s newest side claiming a win […]
2021/22 NBL & WNBL preview hub
AFTER a long off-season both the National Basketball League (NBL) and Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) return over the next 48 hours in what should provide basketball fans with some intense and captivating action. At Rookie Me Central, we have spent the last couple of weeks previewing each of the NBL and WNBL teams. All […]