Defensive demon helps Kings square series
DESPITE losing their two best players to injury over the course of the match, the Sydney Kings downed the New Zealand Breakers on the road to tie up the Championship Series at one game apiece on Sunday afternoon. The Kings were stunned at home on Friday as the Breakers produced an upset and took the […]
Cougars stall Utes in Las Vegas
WASHINGTON State has caused a massive upset in the NCAA women’s basketball by taking down third seeds Utah in an eight-point victory. The Cougars took down the Utes 66-58 in front of a lively crowd at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. Though Washington State entered the game with a solid 20-10 record, few would […]
2022/23 NBL Finals preview: Sydney Kings vs. NZ Breakers
AFTER an extended break between playoffs, the Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers are set for game one of the 2022/23 NBL Final Series which kicks off tonight. The best-of-five battle will see the Kings host three games and the Breakers two, as the minor premiers look to go back-to-back, while the underdogs hope to […]
WNBL finals to be broadcast worldwide
MORE than 100 countries will be able to tune in to watch the best of Australian women’s basketball thanks to a massive broadcast deal announced yesterday. The Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has partnered with ESPN, beIN Sport and Unbeaten to allow the upcoming finals series to be streamed across the globe. The finals series, […]
Cat Remmos becomes a Seahawk
EX-GEELONG AFL Women’s player Carly Remmos has relocated to Queensland ahead of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 season, after signing on with North Gold Coast Seahawks. The talented dual sportsperson came from a basketball background as a junior, and played half a season with Geelong Falcons before being drafted by the Cats. A former Geelong […]
WNBL’s final round Fires up tonight
JUST five games remain in the 2022/23 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) with the first of those matches tipping off tonight in a massive Wednesday night fixture. The Wednesday night clash between top of the ladder Townsville Fire and Bendigo Spirit is a last chance for the latter to try and squeeze into the finals, […]
Foxwell a Wildcat for upcoming season
SOUTH East Melbourne Phoenix young gun Owen Foxwell is now a Wildcat. Though the Victorian is best known for his work with the Phoenix where he was one of the most promising teenagers coming through the ranks, Foxwell has re-signed with Eltham Wildcats for the upcoming National Basketball League (NBL)1 season. The reigning NBL1 South […]
Clark’s triple buzzer-beater aids Iowa upset
A STUNNING finish capped off an unbelievable finish to Caitlin Clark‘s incredible night out for Iowa as the Hawkeyes stunned second seeds Indiana by a solitary point. Racking up more points than any other player in the match, as well as coming agonisingly close to a triple-double, it was fitting that Clark’s last basket – […]
Hawkins buzzer-beater sparks Fire to win
AN incredible buzzer-beater from Tianna Hawkins helped seal the Townsville Fire’s one-point victory over Sydney Flames in a thrilling WNBL contest at Townsville Entertainment Centre last night. The Fire rose to the top of the WNBL ladder with the victory, avoiding a shock upset in the process. In a memorable match in the penultimate round […]
Boomers belt Kazakhstan; finish Asian Qualifiers on top
AUSTRALIA showed no mercy during a 45-point belting of Kazakhstan to remain outright top of Group F in the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. In a dominant outing, the Boomers won every quarter – including the third term by 22 – en route to a massive 98-53 victory. Though heavily fancied heading into the […]
