Turnage turns the screw in Wolves win
THE EASTER weekend delivered a number of standout performances in the NBL1 West Men’s competition, including a magnificent showing from import CJ Turnage. Turnage has enjoyed a strong start to the season for the Joondalup Wolves, and continued that trend at HBF Arena Joondalup on Thursday night. He led his side to a 24-point win […]
White-hot Whitcomb wills Willetton past Lakeside
ALTHOUGH many competitions were halted over the Easter break, the NBL1 West Women’s fixture rolled on, with Sami Whitcomb producing a standout performance. After dominating out west with the Perth Lynx in the WNBL, Whitcomb remained at home for a campaign with the Willetton Tigers, whom she led to a 28-point win over the Lakeside […]
Wonderful Wehrung wills Miners to gold
THE NBL1 South Women’s competition kicked off proceedings for the 2023 season over the weekend, and Abigail Wehrung wasted no time in stamping her authority on a match. At Selkirk Stadium on Saturday evening, the Ballarat Miners were far too good for the Melbourne Tigers when the two sides opened their accounts for the fixture. […]
Northside out of the Woods as Wizards topple Thunder
THE NORTHSIDE Wizards have had the perfect start to the NBL1 North Women’s competition for the 2023 season, claiming two wins on the weekend to go 3-0. The Wizards set the tone for the weekend with a commanding win over the Logan Thunder first up, emerging 27-point winners at Northside Indoor Sports Stadium on Saturday […]
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 […]
Clarke crushes Lightning in season opener
A POWERFUL performance from tall Emma Clarke headlined the Perry Lakes Hawks’ 18-point win over the Lakeside Lightning in Round 1 of the NBL1 West Women’s on the weekend. Both sides looked eager to get their respective campaigns off to a strong start, but the Hawks looked much better to start the contest, and set […]
Henshall hits Bears with big Round 4 performance
WITH the NBL1 East Men’s competition resuming over the weekend, a number of big performances headlined Round 4’s action, including a powerful scoring showing from Ben Henshall. The Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (BA CoE) claimed an emphatic triumph over the Norths Bears at AIS Basketball and Netball Centre on Saturday night, storming away to […]
White-hot performance drives NBL value
ON THE eve of NBL free agency, Isaac White could not have timed a strong NBL1 North Men’s performance any better. White dominated as the Mackay Meteors proved 16 points too good for the Rockhampton Rockets in the opening round of the 2023 season. The two teams locked horns at Mackay Basketball Stadium on Saturday […]
Davidson dominates to start the year
ROUND 1 of the NBL1 North Women’s competition began over the weekend, with some sides getting off to a hot start in their maiden matchups for the 2023 fixture. One of the better performers in the opening week were the Cairns Dolphins, who produced a cohesive offensive outing in their 18-point win over the Townsville […]
Mansfield mauls Lions in opening win
THE 2023 NBL1 Central Women’s season kicked off on the weekend, and the North Adelaide Rockets picked up their first victory, over the Central Districts Lions. The Rockets emerged 17-point winners at the STARplex on Saturday night, riding the momentum of a strong first quarter to keep the Lions at arm’s length for the remainder […]
