Rams bounce back to stun Saints
AFTER suffering defeat the night before, Canterbury Rams bounced back to defeat Wellington Saints by six points in Round 4 of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The mid-afternoon clash at TSB Arena saw the Rams take the early advantage, and then fend off a huge third quarter comeback from the Saints to steady […]
Imports give Taranaki Air to defeat Sharks
A COUPLE of key inclusions for the struggling Taranaki Mountainairs helped the side win its second game of the year, defeating Southland Sharks by 11 points in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) last night. The Airs welcomed in Anthony Hilliard and Javonte Douglas as imports for a much-needed win, as the pair put […]
Fast start and finish helps Giants squash Rams
TWO sensational quarters at either end of the match have helped Nelson Giants claim an important New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) win over Canterbury Rams. The Giants piled on 27 points to 17 in the opening quarter of the match, then had to stem the flow as the Rams hit the front by the […]
McCullough magic helps Nuggets blow away Bulls
A LONG-RANGE shooting performance from Nikau McCullough has helped the Otago Nuggets account for the Franklin Bulls, getting up by 17 points on the road in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) last night. The win was the Nuggets’ third consecutive victory as they bounced back from an 0-2 start, whilst the Bulls fell […]
Bandits looking to steal a win from Bears
THE Norths Bears have been the best side to start the National Basketball League (NBL)1 East season, but they will face a tough task in the form of the Albury-Wodonga Bandits on the weekend. Round 7 of the 2022 women’s season kicks off on Saturday, with a number of intriguing clashes, but none are more […]
Wyndham looking to slow down in-form Boomers
THE Big V Women’s Basketball championship is set for a big weekend, with the Bulleen Boomers taking on Wyndham in a top-two clash. After an entertaining start to the year, the competition is set to host Round 9 of proceedings over the next few days, with a number of exciting clashes on the cards. However, […]
Cobras looking to remain unbeaten ahead of big matchup
THE Kilsyth Cobras will be looking to keep a step clear of the competition, when they take on the Casey Cavaliers in Round 8 of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Girls on the weekend. It it a blockbuster matchup as these are the two top sides in the VC Watson division of […]
Jets looking to fly past Wyndham
THE Sunbury Jets will be entering Round 9 of the Big V Men’s basketball competition with hopes of taking down Wyndham when the two sides clash on the weekend. They have been the best sides in the competition to start season 2022, and their matchup at Boardman Stadium on Saturday night will be a true […]
Hawks swoop in one-point nail-biter
ONE extra free throw was all it took for Hawke’s Bay Hawks to do something that no side before it had managed to do in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) – defeat Auckland Tuatara. In an enthralling contest of two halves, the Hawks needed the full 40 minutes to scrape over the line […]
Tigers looking to hand Knox first loss of 2022
THE Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL)’s Under-18 boys competition will host a blockbuster top-two clash on the weekend. The Knox Raiders will be looking to hold on to their unbeaten status when they take on the Melbourne Tigers at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on Friday night. While both sides have started the year in […]
