Stanwix strikes with stirring showing
IN one of the most high-scoring matches of the season, it was Jack Stanwix that was able to lead his Norwood Flames past the Southern Tigers in the NBL1 Central Men’s on the weekend. Both sides came into the match eager to notch a win given their performances to start the season. The Flames had […]
McCarron masterclass moves Bearcats past Flames
THE NBL1 often has some of the nation’s biggest basketball names showcasing their craft in state competitions, and the Central Men’s competition saw a magnificent display from Mitch McCarron. The veteran guard was at his best at the ARC in Campbelltown on Friday night, as he led the West Adelaide Bearcats to a 94-80 win […]
1538 the magic number as NBL1 fixture revealed
THERE will be no shortage of basketball action for fans to enjoy in 2023, with the NBL1 recently announcing the fixture for the upcoming season. Across the five leagues around the country, there will be 1538 games of basketball, with plenty of the nation’s big names from the NBL and WNBL hitting the court to […]
Olbrich ostensibly on the right path
AT JUST 17 years of age, Adelaide native Lachlan Olbrich has taken leaps and bounds in his basketball career, highlighted by a strong start to the 2022/23 NCAA season. Playing with the UC Riverside Highlanders, Olbrich has fit in perfectly as a freshman, posting some impressive numbers over the first few weeks and the forward […]
Star-ling of the show – leads Panthers to title
THE South Adelaide Panthers have clawed their way to the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central Men’s title, after downing the Woodville Warriors in the grand final at The Lights Community and Sports Centre on Saturday night. In the Panthers’ 30-point triumph, the Grand Final MVP award was given to big man Alexander Starling, who delivered […]
Stepney’s stellar shooting steers Warriors to grand final
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1 finals have kicked off around the country, and it has seen some terrific performances at both team and individual level in recent weeks. That was certainly the case in the West Men’s semi-final between the Woodville Warriors and the South Adelaide Panthers at St Clair Recreation Centre on Saturday night. […]
Accurate Artacho fires from deep
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL)1 competitions around Australia drawing closer to finals, some players are showcasing what they truly have to offer with the opportunities fading on a weekly basis. That was certainly the case in the clash between the Southern Tigers and the Eastern Mavericks in the NBL1 Central Men’s competition on the […]
Johnson soars for Eagles as Forestville down Mavericks
WHETHER it is for the Adelaide 36ers in the National Basketball League (NBL) or for the Forestville Eagles in the NBL1, big man Daniel Johnson appears to have a significant impact wherever he goes. On the weekend, he suited up for the Eagles in their Round 6 matchup against the Eastern Mavericks. The Mavericks have […]
Panthers hold on in battle of the cats
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1’s Central division always delivers a high level of action on a yearly basis, and season 2022 has been no exception. There has been some seriously good basketball in the first month of the schedule, as South Australia’s finest talents hit the court and show what they have to offer at […]
Tigers too strong in Good Friday clash
ON a weekend where basketball was a scarce commodity, one competition produced some ripping action. The National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central action continued on a limited scale over the Easter weekend, with most basketball organisations taking time off. However, there was still two games to take place in the Central division, in a Good Friday […]
