
RANKED | 2024/25 NBL Next Stars
IT WAS another successful season for the National Basketball League (NBL) Next Stars program, with the five players from the year’s class all honing their craft in Australia’s top competition, and capturing the attention of NBA scouts across the globe. The NBA Draft is set to take place in June, and the 2024/25 NBL season […]

NBL25 Next Star review – Malique Lewis
CEMENTING his spot in the starting lineup throughout the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL), Next Star Malique Lewis certainly did his NBA Draft chances no harm with a strong campaign as a member of the SEM Phoenix. Lewis was well-utilised by mid-season coaching appointee Josh King, and saw plenty of court time throughout both the […]

Terrific Trey leads Hawks to Championship Series
THE CHAMPIONSHIP Series is set for season 2024/25 of the National Basketball League (NBL), after the Illawarra Hawks delivered a masterclass performance to eliminate the SEM Phoenix and advance to the decider. The series went to a decisive game three after both sides claimed wins at home throughout the semi-finals. Although the Hawks finished the […]

Hurt hammers home 30-piece to force decider
A SENSATIONAL individual performance from Matt Hurt has kept the SEM Phoenix’s season alive, leading them to a seven-point triumph over the Illawarra Hawks at John Cain Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Hawks won game one at home on Friday night, and had the opportunity to advance straight through to the Championship Series with a […]

Phoenix come from 20 down to stun Sixers
DESPITE trailing by as much as 21 points in Sunday afternoon’s National Basketball League (NBL) play-in match, the SEM Phoenix rallied to defeat the Adelaide 36ers and lock in the final semi-final spot at John Cain Arena. It was set up as an enthralling matchup between two red-hot teams in the back half of the […]

Wildcats win seeding match over South East Melbourne
THE PERTH Wildcats have set up a blockbuster matchup with Melbourne United after taking down the SEM Phoenix at the Perth High Performance Centre. Forced to play at an unfamiliar venue due to scheduling issues at RAC Arena, the Wildcats showed no signs of it bothering them early as they quickly surged to an early […]

Pinder powers Perth past Phoenix and into semi-final
IN THE first postseason clash of the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) season, a Keanu Pinder masterclass led the Perth Wildcats past the SEM Phoenix by 17 points in a high-scoring play-in clash at Perth HPC on Tuesday night. The two sides were looking to lock in third spot and a place in the semi-final […]

Perth clashes with Phoenix in first final
FINALS have arrived in NBL25 and they kick off on Tuesday night with the Perth Wildcats hosting the SEM Phoenix. Perth finished the season in third place, one win off of Melbourne United in second. The Wildcats finished the season winning 12 of their last 16 games after sitting eighth five rounds in. South East […]

Postseason picture set as NBL wraps up
THE TOP six sides of the National Basketball League (NBL) have locked in a postseason appearance after the 2024/25 regular season came to an end over the weekend. The 20th and final round of play saw some crucial results shape the ladder heading into the finals, with the action coming down to the last match […]

Phoenix pip brave Sixers in Sunday stunner
IN WHAT could be a preview of the upcoming National Basketball League (NBL) finals series, the SEM Phoenix held off a fast-finishing Adelaide 36ers in an enthralling affair to close out Round 19 in memorable fashion. Coming into Sunday afternoon’s clash at John Cain Arena, the Sixers needed to win to lock in a play-in […]