Lewis shows promise against Pelicans
THE SECOND of the NBL x NBA clashes took place at John Cain Arena on Sunday afternoon, with the New Orleans Pelicans facing the SEM Phoenix in another exhibition clash, and although the result was disappointing, Next Star Malique Lewis stood out. Lewis withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft to return to the Phoenix and […]
NBL Next Stars Wrapped – Round 2
THE SECOND round of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season took place last weekend, and once again, the competition’s Next Stars were prominent across the courts in an exciting batch of games. Following the success of Rocco Zikarsky and Alex Toohey from the class of 2024, both of whom were selected in the most […]
United storm away to steal Throwdown in final term
A DOMINANT fourth quarter performance from Melbourne United in their clash against the SEM Phoenix at John Cain Arena saw the former claim a 20-point win to open Round 2 of the 2025/26 National Basketball League. Thursday night saw another instalment of the Throwdown Series, which sees the two Melbourne-based teams lock horns in a […]
Thursday Throwdown kicks off Round 2
FOLLOWING a nail-biting opening weekend of action in the 2025/26 National Basketball League season, Round 2 begins tonight at John Cain Arena, when crosstown rivals Melbourne United and the SEM Phoenix lock horns. The Throwdown Series has been a staple of the NBL over the last decade, and the latest instalment should be a blockbuster […]
NBL Next Stars Wrapped – Round 1
THE FIRST round of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season took place over the weekend, marking the first official appearance of the next batch of young players in the competition’s Next Stars program. Following the success of Rocco Zikarsky and Alex Toohey from the class of 2024, both of whom were selected in the […]
Brown III’s defensive brilliance inspires Phoenix win
IT WAS a near-perfect start to John Brown III‘s time in the National Basketball League (NBL), leading his SEM Phoenix to a massive win over the Cairns Taipans to continue the action for Round 1 of the 2025/26 season. Brown III was a highly rated import coming into the season, joining the NBL after the […]
Foxwell continues building towards big season
IT HAS been logged flagged that guard Owen Foxwell is set for a breakout campaign with the SEM Phoenix during the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, and his performance in the win over the Sunrockers Shibuya furthered those claims. In the Phoenix’s final preseason hitout ahead of the upcoming home and away fixture, they […]
NBL Next Stars set for mammoth season
THE HIGHLY anticipated 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season is set to get underway tomorrow night, with another generation of young talent to be on display through the Next Stars program once again. The Next Stars program is fresh off seeing a pair of Australians have their NBA dreams realised at the 2025 Draft, with […]
NBL teams previewed ahead of 2025/26 season
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) season kicks off for 2025/26 later this week, marking the beginning of one of the most anticipated fixtures in the modern era after an incredibly eventful offseason with some massive moves. Following the conclusion of the final preseason matches over the weekend, the last preparations for the upcoming season are […]
Lewis looks the goods again in preseason win
RETURNING National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star Malique Lewis has continued to show promise ahead of the 2025/26 season, playing a crucial role in his SEM Phoenix‘s preseason win over the Ryukyu Golden Kings. The Phoenix faced off against the visiting Golden Kings at Perth HPC on Friday night, in one of their final hitouts […]
