Crocs claim gold after defeating China in decider
THE AUSTRALIAN Crocs have completed the perfect tournament at the 2025 FIBA Under-16 Asia Cup in Mongolia over the weekend, remaining unbeaten and claiming a 27-point win over China in the Gold Medal match on Sunday. It was the Crocs’ record-breaking fourth consecutive title at the tournament, breaking the record previously set by their opponent […]
Sabres’ smashing last term books spot in decider
SANDRINGHAM Sabres have put one hand on the 2025 VJBL Under-18 Girls VC Championship trophy after defeating Eltham Wildcats by 22 points in Friday night’s preliminary final clash at State Basketball Centre. The Wildcats had a tall task on their hands coming into the clash, needing to hand the Sabres their first loss of 2025 […]
Crocs cruise past Korea in quarter finals
THE AUSTRALIAN Crocs have remained undefeated at the 2025 FIBA Under-16 Asia Cup earlier today in Mongolia, handing Korea a 28-point loss in the quarter final, advancing to the semis in deserving fashion. The Crocs made light work of the group stage, winning all three games against Bahrain, India and Lebanon to advance straight through […]
2025/26 NBL Team Preview – New Zealand Breakers
FRESH off emerging victorious from the National Basketball League (NBL) Blitz preseason tournament last weekend, the New Zealand Breakers will be hoping to translate that form to the 2025/26 regular season portion of the fixture. The Breakers showed glimpses of their potential throughout their last campaign, but still fell to ninth place, having won only […]
2025/26 NBL Team Preview – Melbourne United
ONE OF the competition’s perennial contenders has loaded up once again, as Melbourne United gear up for their seventh National Basketball League (NBL) championship during the upcoming 2025/26 season, which kicks off later this month. United are always among the heavy-hitters during the NBL season, reliably around the mark with Dean Vickerman at the helm […]
Lewis looks the goods after Blitz showings
RETURNING Next Star Malique Lewis looks poised for a seriously strong campaign with the SEM Phoenix in the 2024/25 component of the National Basketball League (NBL) after putting together some strong performances in the Blitz preseason tournament. Lewis is entering his second season of the Next Star program, having enjoyed a solid campaign with the […]
Bigg-Wither brings spark off the bench
EXCITING youngster Edward Bigg-Wither has been a serious shining light for the Canberra Gunners this season, and delivered a standout showing for his side as they defeated the Southern Districts Spartans over the weekend. The NBL1 National Finals were held in Canberra from Friday to Sunday, and the Gunners had a serious chance of winning […]
2025/26 NBL Team Preview – Illawarra Hawks
THE REIGNING champions will be looking to go back to back when the Illawarra Hawks set out to defend their title in the upcoming 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, although the competition will be tougher than ever. The Hawks broke through for their second championship in club history – and the first since moving […]
Aussies book spot in quarter final after besting Lebanon
THE AUSTRALIAN Crocs have made it three wins from three games at the 2025 FIBA Under-16 Asia Cup, securing a place in the quarter finals of the tournament after defeating Lebanon by 12 points in Mongolia on Tuesday. Fresh off two massive wins over Bahrain and India, the Crocs were looking to finish the group […]
Brown brings brilliance in defeat
ALTHOUGH his Sandringham Sabres ended up falling to the eventual NBL1 National Champions in the Canberra Gunners, 20-year-old Elliott Brown was a shining light against quality talent when the two teams locked horns early in the tournament. The Sabres qualified for the National Finals after emerging victorious from the NBL1 South Men’s competition, and headed […]
