Gaze still excited despite unlucky injuries for Tigers
WITH THE 2025 NBL1 season set to begin this weekend, the Melbourne Tigers are a slightly different looking roster heading into their first match than they would have expected a few months ago. The Tigers were shaping up for a big campaign throughout the off-season, not only bringing through more players from their very successful […]
Success and development go hand-in-hand for Tigers
ONE OF the most successful basketball programs in Australian history, the Melbourne Tigers are still reaping the rewards of developing players from a young age. With teams in the VJBL, Big V and NBL1, the Tigers are one of the most prevalent clubs in basketball, and have achieved a level of sustained success due to […]
Wildcats go two from two in battles out West
THE Perth Wildcats made it two wins from two matchups against the NBL1 West Select team over the weekend, continuing their hot start to the National Basketball League (NBL) pre-season ahead of the 2024/25 fixture. Following Friday night’s 18-point win, the Wildcats and NBL1 West Select team did battle again as a warmup for next […]
Perth on the prowl in opening preseason clash
IT was an excellent start to the National Basketball League (NBL) preseason ahead of the 2024/25 fixture for the Perth Wildcats, defeating the NBL1 West Select Team in the first of two clashes between the sides over the weekend. The first match came on Friday night at the redeveloped Morley Recreation Centre, and would showcase […]
Centre of Excellence shines in NBL1 East season
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1 season has wrapped for 2024, and the young guns were fit and firing again for Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) team across the entire fixture in a promising sign for the future of the sport. The CoE have been competing in the NBL1 East competition since its inception, putting […]
Top performers honoured at NBL1 Awards
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL)1 season wrapping up around Australia for 2024, the awards have been handed out for the respective divisions, recognising the best performers over the past four months of action. With the Knox Raiders (Men’s) and Waverley Falcons (Women’s) emerging victorious at the NBL1 National Finals on the Sunshine Coast over […]
Bowen brilliant in NBL1 National Final
EXCITING young forward Kyle Bowen helped spark a second half comeback and drive the Knox Raiders to the National Championship with a tight win over the Mackay Meteors at the 2024 NBL1 National Finals on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday. With both teams getting two wins over the first two days, the decider was set […]
Cole shows class as Falcons crush Braves in title game
THE big names typically stand up in the big games, and that is exactly what Rebecca Cole did as her Waverley Falcons produced a commanding performance to down the Bendigo Braves in the NBL1 National Women’s Final on Sunday. The final women’s game to take place at the National Finals on the Sunshine Coast over […]
Raiders overrun Meteors to snatch National Championship
AN excellent comeback has seen the Knox Raiders run over the top of the Mackay Meteors to claim the 2024 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Men’s National Championship on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday afternoon. Despite missing the finals in the NBL1 South this year, the Raiders still had a spot booked at the National Finals […]
Fast-starting Falcons down Bendigo in all-Vic clash
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL)1 National Women’s Final took place on Sunday, with the Waverley Falcons producing a dominant display to defeat the Bendigo Braves and claim the 2024 Championship. The matchup showcased the strength of the South division, with both teams hailing from the competition. The Championship game took place at UniSC Arena on […]
