Rockets launch complete to douse Flames in NBL1 Central Men’s Grand Final
NORTH Adelaide Rockets have completed a remarkable run from a 1-6 start to the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central men’s division season to claim the title from fourth spot. The Rockets defeated Norwood Flames by 15 points in last night’s decider, with the Flames themselves also a surprise grand finalist after finishing third on […]
Meteors claim NBL1 North Men’s title after overtime thriller
MACKAY Meteors have claimed the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 North Men’s title, winning game two in a thrilling overtime contest against Cairns Marlins by three points. The result was an identical margin to game one, showing not much between the sides, but the Meteors proved that little bit better again, closing out the need […]
NBL1 North Women’s Grand Final wrap – Game One
THE National Basketball League(NBL)1’s North Women’s league kicked off their best of three grand final series on Friday night, with the Logan Thunder claiming a 75-71 point victory against the Southern District Spartans at Rowland Cowan Stadium. The game proved to be tightly contested throughout all four quarters. The Thunder jumped out to an early […]
NBL1 Central: Year of the underdog as both Rockets sides hope for lift-off in final
GRAND final weekend is upon us in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central league, as both the men’s and women’s league prepare to face off for the ultimate prize in one final match. There are plenty of storylines heading into this exciting weekend of basketball. From individual match-ups to scoring battles, basketball purists will find […]
NBL: Bullets go global with impressive double signing
WITH the NBL season only a couple of months away, the Brisbane Bullets have made waves across the league, signing a pair of impressive international players, including one NBA hopeful. Spanish guard Tom Digbeu has joined the side as a part of the NBL’s Next Stars program, a pathway that has potential to lead to […]
2021 NBL1 North Women’s Grand Final Preview
THE biggest game of the year is finally here for the National Basketball League (NBL)1’s North Women’s division, with the Southern Districts Spartans destined to take on the Logan Thunder in a three-game series. A top-of-the-table clash, this series should provide essential viewing for sporting fans. Southern District Spartans vs Logan Thunder Friday, September 10 […]
Lift off for Rockets as men’s side makes it two from two
NORTH Adelaide Rockets have launched at the right time of the year, to take down the minor premiers Sturt Sabres and post an impressive 17-point win (86-69) on the road to reach the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central Men’s Division Grand Final. The Rockets started the season at 1-6 and looked way off the […]
Hawks fly high to take out NBL1 West men’s title
PERRY Lakes Hawks became the inaugural National Basketball League (NBL)1 West men’s division champions after downing Rockingham Flames by 10 points at Bendat Basketball Centre last night. The Hawks raced away to an early lead, were pegged back by the Flames, and then stood strong in the final term to run out 92-82 victors to […]
Tigers take out low-scoring tussle over Wolves to claim NBL1 West women’s title
WILLETTON Tigers are the official 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 West women’s champions after knocking off Joondalup Wolves by 11 points in last night’s grand final. In a momentum-swinging game with not much between the sides all night, it was the last term that saw the Tigers burst away and secure the title, credit to […]
NBL1 South season cancelled
ONGOING uncertainty around the Victorian COVID-19 lockdown has forced National Basketball League (NBL)1 organisers to pull the pin on the NBL1 South season. In a year that has already had more than its fair share of interruptions through lockdowns, the NBL1 and Basketball Victoria announced this week that the Victorian and Tasmanian division of the […]
