Jets soar over Bulls to claim maiden win for 2022
THE Manawatu Jets have finally got on the board for season 2022 of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL), defeating the Franklin Bulls to the tune of eight points on Sunday afternoon. Manawatu came into the clash as the clear underdog against a Bulls side that was treading water in its first six games […]
Wyndham climb to top with impressive triumph
IN a highly anticipated matchup, Wyndham has claimed top spot on the Big V women’s ladder by taking down the Bulleen Boomers. The two sides went head to head at East Doncaster Secondary College on Saturday night, in what was an important game for the whole competition, given these were the top two sides to […]
Nelson’s Giant win over title contender
IT as the in that further proved Nelson Giants have what it takes to lift the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) trophy, defeating the in-form Otago Nuggets by 11 points at the Edgar Centre last night. The Nuggets looked in control throughout the first half to lead by eight points at the main […]
Tuatara clip Hawks’ wings in NZNBL win
AFTER losing to the Hawke’s Bay Hawks just two rounds earlier, Auckland Tuatara were able to exact revenge on their opponents, posting an 11-point win last night. The New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) title favourites were able to push past a gallant Hawks outfit on the back of a dominant performance from bigman Chris […]
Rams roll past struggling Saints
AN UNDERSTRENGTH Canterbury Rams have rolled past a struggling Wellington Saints outfit in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) despite a dominant triple-double debut from star Saints inclusion Xavier Cooks. The Saints had finally cracked through for their first win of the season last round, while the Rams sat at 4-3 in the middle […]
Bandits looking to steal win from Sharks
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1 East competition is back for another week, and headlining the round’s action is a clash between second and third spot in the women’s division. After eight weeks of play in the inaugural season, the Sutherland Sharks and the Albury Wodonga Bandits have both started the year in terrific fashion, finding […]
Blockbuster matchup starts new look fixture
AS was the case with the Girls competition, the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Boys competition is set for a brand new fixture this weekend. With the best sides set to face off in the VC Championship, things kick off with a pretty big clash as the Knox Raiders play host to the Nunawading […]
Giants hold off floundering Sharks in NZNBL see-sawer
IN a match that went right down to the wire, Nelson Giants bounced back from a loss last round to defeat Southland Sharks by six-points in a see-sawing New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) thriller. By contrast, the Sharks slumped to their fourth consecutive loss after being 2-1 to start the season, and now sit […]
Battle of contenders set to shape standings
IN a massive clash for the Big V Women’s championship, the top two sides will lock horns as the competition hosts Round 11 of the 2022 season. The Bulleen Boomers will play host to Wyndham at East Doncaster Secondary College on Saturday night, in probably the biggest game of the season so far. Both squads […]
Thunder looking to storm Capitals
THE sixth round of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North women’s competition kicks off on Friday night, when the Logan Thunder take on the Brisbane Capitals at Auchenflower Stadium. It is a highly anticipated matchup given how well the two sides have started the season, as they are both stationed inside the top four. The […]
