Battle for top-four gets interesting with exciting schedule
THE weekend has finally arrived, which means the latest round of the National Basketball League (NBL) is set to kick off tonight. Last round saw a bumper round of action, with eight games taking place over the space of five days. This week will see slightly less action (just seven games), but the excitement is […]
Mudronja overcomes setbacks to make the most of opportunities
FROM battling through many setbacks to earning a roster spot with the Illawarra Hawks, Alex Mudronja is not done yet, and says he is ready for more. Mudronja firstly shares how he got involved with basketball, his pathway through to the National Basketball League (NBL), being proud of his journey and overcoming challenges along the […]
Hawks show class in second half over Breakers
LOOKING to find form and keep their top four hopes alive, the Illawarra Hawks downed the New Zealand Breakers 102-87 at MyState Bank Arena. In a tight first half with both teams shooting the lights out, the scores sat at 49-47 in favour of Illawarra. The Breakers scored the first few points of the third quarter, […]
United finds antidote for Snakes in final term blitz
THOUGH the teams are at opposite ends of the National Basketball League (NBL) ladder, Melbourne United needed the full four quarters to get back on top of the Cairns Taipans on Sunday night. The ladder leaders stormed out of the blocks with a 23-13 first term, and extended their lead to 13 by half-time, (48-35). […]
Adams stands tall again to down 36ers
THE good players just get it done time and time again don’t they? Sunday afternoon’s National Basketball League (NBL) action kicked off at Adelaide Entertainment Centre, where the Adelaide 36ers hosted the Sydney Kings when the two sides locked horns. It was Sydney’s match to lose coming into the contest, given they had managed to […]
Phoenix rise again in thrilling clash against Wildcats
IN one of the most anticipated matchups of the round for the National Basketball League (NBL), two championship hopefuls went head-to-head in a blockbuster time slot. Fans were treated to a cracking clash when the SEM Phoenix played host to the Perth Wildcats at John Cain Arena on Saturday night, in one of the most […]
2021/22 WNBL: Stats Wrap – Capitals v Boomers
THE 12th round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL)’s 2021/22 season wrapped up on Sunday afternoon, after an entertaining batch of games took place over the weekend. The final match took place in the nation’s capital, with the UC Capitals hosting the Melbourne Boomers at the National Convention Centre in Canberra. It was slated […]
Third-quarter Lightning storm puts out Fire
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) action continued across the weekend, with a number of cracking contests taking place around the country. Saturday night saw a clash between the Sydney Uni Flames and the Adelaide Lightning at Hills Basketball Stadium, to close out the day’s schedule. The Lightning were heavy favourites coming into this contest, […]
2021/22 NBL: Team Focus – Brisbane Bullets vs JackJumpers
ROUND 13 of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2021/22 season resumed on Saturday evening, with a double-header giving fans some entertainment for the night. Things kicked off at Nissan Arena, when the Brisbane Bullets welcomed the Tasmania JackJumpers to their home court as the two sides prepared to face off. The JackJumpers had been in […]
