Ones to watch: NBL1 South Grand Finals
THE NBL1 Grand Finals are taking place over the country at the moment, as the best sides attempt to pass the final hurdle en route to the ultimate goal. The North competition has wrapped things up with the Ipswich Force taking out the men’s competition, while the Northside Wizards were crowned champions of the Women’s […]
Wilson wills Flames past Tigers, into big dance
IT is grand final time across the NBL1 leagues around Australia, and in the Central Women’s competition, Alex Wilson dragged the Norwood Flames into the decider after a massive performance in the 10-point win over the Southern Tigers. The two sides clashed at The ARC in Campbelltown on Saturday night, with the winner booking a […]
Heroic Henderson helps Sea Eagles soar into decider
THE NBL1 East has reached the grand final stage of its fixture, and in the women’s competition, the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles were helped into the big dance by a huge performance from Felicity Henderson. The Sea Eagles faced off against the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre on […]
Star keeps Wizards out of the Woods in clinching win
THE Northside Wizards have claimed the 2023 NBL1 North Women’s championship, after star Courtney Woods led the team in game two of the grand final series against the Rockhampton Cyclones on the weekend. The Wizards faced off against Rockhampton for the second time in as many days as the deciding series rolled on. Northside delivered […]
Goodchild grinds down Hawks to advance
AS is the case with every NBL1 competition in Australia at the moment, the South Women’s league held its semi-finals over the weekend, and it was the Mt. Gambier Pioneers that advanced after downing the Ringwood Hawks by two points. The game took place at Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre on Friday night, with a […]
Toeaina tears past Hawks in elimination clash
ELIMINATION finals require some big individual performances, regardless of the league or sport, and in the NBL1 West Women’s, it was Sarah Toeaina that helped the Mandurah Magic past the Perry Lakes Hawks. The two sides went head to head at Mandurah Aquatic & Rec Centre on Saturday night, with the loser of this contest […]
Cadee carves out another trophy in sensational season
ONE of Australia’s premier guards has delivered another terrific individual feat to his storied career, with Jason Cadee taking home the NBL1 North Men’s MVP award after an outstanding individual campaign. Cadee returned to the reigning champions in the Gold Coast Rollers, having taken out the Grand Final MVP award in 2022. He took things […]
Heal hammers home 43 to send Newcastle packing
THE NBL1 finals often bring out the best performances from the biggest names, and in the Sydney Comets’ win over the Newcastle Falcons in the East Women’s, it was none other than Shyla Heal who stood up. Heal’s Comets faced a serious task when taking on the Falcons in an elimination game at Newcastle Basketball […]
Williams wins highest honour in unanimous fashion
AN exceptional season from Sturt Sabres star Mikayla Williams has been rewarded with the Halls Medal for the Most Valuable Player in the 2023 NBL1 Central Women’s competition. This means Williams has gone back-to-back for the medal, and is the first player to do so since 2004, showcasing how much she has dominated since joining […]
Pizzey produces purple patch in crucial cameo
ELTHAM Wildcats have advanced to the next round of the NBL1 South Women’s finals, after defeating Frankston Blues by 22 points in an elimination matchup over the weekend. The two sides qualified for the postseason after solid campaigns, but neither could snag a double chance and the game at Dreamstreet Lending Arena on Saturday night […]