Ryan romps Wolves past Eagles
THE Joondalup Wolves stormed past the East Perth Eagles in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West Women’s on the weekend, largely thanks to a massive offensive showing from Robbi Ryan, who dominated with ball in hand. It was a game that the Wolves were expected to win, given the contrast in standings between the two […]
Hawks soar over Eagles in thriller
WHAT a way to kick off your Easter weekend. The National Basketball League (NBL)1 West competition held a bumper day of games on Thursday, with both the men’s and women’s divisions hosting a fresh batch of contests. All of the action took place on Thursday night, with a combined 12 games taking place across the […]
Emphatic Edwards catalyst for Cougars win
TALK about starting your season in style. Over the weekend, the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West competition held its first round of action for the 2021/22 season. There was plenty of action for fans to enjoy across the men’s and women’s competition. The competition had a serious injection of talent over the offseason, and it […]
NBL1 West looking to back up solid debut season
IT is hard to see the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West competition get a case of the second-year blues. The league kicked off last year in its inagural season, after 32 years going as the State Basketball League (SBL). There was plenty of exciting action throughout 2021, with exciting contests and big seasons both at […]
Tigers take out low-scoring tussle over Wolves to claim NBL1 West women’s title
WILLETTON Tigers are the official 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 West women’s champions after knocking off Joondalup Wolves by 11 points in last night’s grand final. In a momentum-swinging game with not much between the sides all night, it was the last term that saw the Tigers burst away and secure the title, credit to […]
2021 NBL1 West women’s: Finals week 2
THE finals continue to heat up in the National Basketball League (NBL1) Central with two games to be played on Friday with the winner from each game set to take on either Willetton Tigers or Joondalup Wolves. Perth Redbacks vs. Cockburn Cougars Perth Redbacks will be hoping to bounce back in a big way after […]
2021 NBL1 West Women’s: Week 1 Finals preview
IT is that time of year with finals well and truly in the air for the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West. Both the elimination and qualifying final will take place over the weekend with the winner from each respective game moving forward to the next stage. Elimination Finals (6) Rockingham Flames vs. (7) Cockburn Cougars […]
2021 NBL1 West wrap: Round 18
THE final round of National Basketball League (NBL1) West was completed over the weekend with Perry Lakes Hawks taking out top spot on the ladder for the men’s competition, while Willetton Tigers reigned supreme in the women’s. men’s: The top four contest between Lakeside Lightning and Willetton Tigers went down to the wire with the […]
2021 NBL1 stats: Top performers
FINALS are just around the corner in the National Basketball League (NBL1) West and Central competitions while both South and North have been put on hold due to current COVID-19 restrictions. Nonetheless, Draft Central casts an eye over the top statistical performers from each competition as the seasons edge closer to the end. Men’s: North: […]
2021 NBL1 West wrap: Round 17
ROUND 17 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West continued over the weekend with a number of exciting clashes headlining the round in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Joondalup Wolves claimed an almighty win against Cockburn Cougars albeit by a mere point (84-83). It was neck and neck from the opening jump-ball signalling just […]
