Could the Phoenix push for a premiership with the signing of Broekhoff?
THE signing of former NBA and Boomers star Ryan Broekhoff has sent the National Basketball League (NBL) into a spin, with the 30-year-old joining South East Melbourne Phoenix for the remainder of the 2021 season. A formidable force on the basketball court and a member of the Boomers side, Broekhoff will add another element to […]
Phoenix flip script on Wildcats to secure win
SOUTH East Melbourne Phoenix reversed the tables in their clash against Perth Wildcats running out victorious in their second matchup in as many days (96-71). Suffering a loss on Thursday to the Wildcats, the Phoenix came out with a point to prove having learnt from their previous encounter and exposing their opponents in every which […]
Wildcats start slow then finish strong, outclass Phoenix by 31
THINGS seemed relatively even following a quarter of play in last night’s clash between the South East Melbourne Phoenix and the Perth Wildcats. But, it was the visitors that ran away with the contest in the subsequent 30 minutes, as the reigning premiers convincingly handled matters, 106-75. Promising signs early on came by way of […]
NBL21 – Round 5 preview: Top of the table clash opens round
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) Cup fast approaching, the final round before all the teams descend on Melbourne takes place. Round 5 of NBL action begins tonight from 7.30pm with the ladder already taking shape in the competition. THE HAWKS vs. MELBOURNE UNITED Wednesday, February 10 @ 7.30pm WIN Entertainment Centre Opening the round […]
Phoenix end Hawks unbeaten start to the season
SOUTH East Melbourne Phoenix got the job done against the top of the table The Hawks in convincing fashion (98-82) to notch up their third win of the season. It was an even start to the game before the Phoenix found their rhythm and ran away with it in the third and end the Hawks […]
NBL21: Round 4 preview – Melbourne United and Hawks look to remain undefeated
ONLY two teams remain undefeated heading into Round 4 of the National Basketball League (NBL) with Melbourne United and Illawarra Hawks hoping to keep their hot streak going. The Breakers, United and Taipans all play two games this round as the Breakers hunt for their first win for 2021. Brisbane Bullets vs. Melbourne United Friday, […]
NBL 2021: Round 3 stats leaders
AFTER three rounds of National Basketball League (NBL) action there are a number of players that have upped the ante and taken the competition by storm. Draft Central takes a look at the top performers in their respective areas with a number of familiar faces topping the table given their consistency, star power and skillset […]
United keep unblemished start to the season intact
THE Melbourne derby lived up to the hype as Melbourne United clinched an eight point victory over South East Melbourne Phoenix (96-90). A breakaway second and third quarter ultimately told the tale of the game with United separating themselves from their crosstown rivals to claim their third straight win of the season. It was level […]
Phoenix triumph in thriller rematch to secure maiden franchise victory
THE South East Melbourne Phoenix infiltrated the ‘Jungle’ and secured their first franchise win against the Perth Wildcats winning a one-point thriller, 90-89. It was the second consecutive matchup for both teams as the Phoenix squared the ledger up after some ill-discipline on the glass and with possession cost them on Sunday. Given Adam Gibson […]
NBL21 Round 3 preview: Victoria to host first NBL match of the season as blockbuster round awaits
NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) Round 3 action tips off tonight, in what is a blockbuster eight-game round, the biggest of the season thus far. The round yet again features a few rematches, as Adelaide 36ers, Perth Wildcats, Brisbane Bullets and Cairns Taipans all remain at home venues. For the first time this season, an all-Victorian […]