Big V Women’s Round 1 preview: Magic enter top grade
IN a blockbuster opening round of Big V Championship Women’s action, five matches are played across two days with nine teams from last year returning to the job grade. Joining them is Division 1 premiers, Hawthorn Magic who replace last year’s wooden spooners, Warrnambool Mermaids. The match of the round could be the clash between […]
2019/20 NBL Grand Final Game 2 preview: Perth Wildcats vs. Sydney Kings
GAME 1 of this epic clash lived up to all the hype and then some. Sydney’s mere two point loss to Perth was soul crushing, yet extremely exciting. Coming off another two-point nail-biter in their victory against Melbourne the week before, the Kings would be mentally exhausted, as the Wildcats won by the skin of […]
NBL1 Central Women’s preview: Round 1 – Rockets and Flames to light up opening round
WITH a number of predicted blockbusters, the new era of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 is filled with intrigue and excitement as imports come and go and some consistent local players shape the NBL1 Central competition. NORTH ADELAIDE ROCKETS vs. NORWOOD FLAMES The Lights | Women @ 7pm | Men @ 8.45pm In our featured […]
2020 MUVJBL U18 Boys/Girls Round 2 preview: Undefeated Wildcats and Raiders to battle it out
ROUND 2 of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under-18 Boys Championship Division is set to be a big one with Eltham, Coburg, Bulleen, Diamond Valley and Knox all looking to win their second consecutive games. In the final game of the Ashe Pool on Friday night, Eltham and Knox are set to […]
Big V Men’s Round 1 preview: 2019 finalists to go head-to-head in opening round
AFTER a long wait, the Big V Championship competition tips off this weekend with a new-look 10-team competition in the Men’s grade. Eight teams from the 2019 grade have earned spots in the league once again, while Sunbury Jets and Western Port Steelers were promoted from Division 1. Corio Bay Stingrays were the only team […]
NBL1 Central Men’s 2020 season preview
THE countdown is on to the National Basketball League (NBL)1 season, and we take a look at the Central men’s competition and go team-by-team for the season ahead. Historically West Adelaide is the strongest side with 15 titles across its history, while Forestville Eagles have won four titles in the past decade, slightly ahead of […]
NBL1 Central Women’s 2020 season preview
THE countdown is on to the National Basketball League (NBL)1 season, and we take a look at the Central women’s competition and go team-by-team for the season ahead. Historically North Adelaide is the strongest team with a massive 21 titles – 12 more than their nearest rival – whilst Forestville Eagles have the most of […]
MUVJBL Under 18 Boys Round 1 review: Boomers gain separation from Rangers in 12-point win
AN Owen Foxwell-inspired Bulleen Boomers have produced a strong second half to hold off Dandenong Rangers in the first round of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 18 Boys’ competition. Foxwell finished the match with 35 points – including one from long range and 10 free throw opportunities to lead his side […]
MUVJBL Under 16 Boys Round 1 review: Geelong united in win over Whittlesea
A DOMINANT second term from Geelong United’s Under 16 Boys Championship Division side has helped the visiting team get up over Whittlesea Pacers in the opening round of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) competition. Trailing by four points at quarter time, Geelong piled on 21 points to six to take an 11-point […]
MUVJBL Under 18 Girls Round 1 review: Sandringham gets home in thriller over Broadmeadows
SANDRINGHAM Sabres were able to find an extra effort in the final term to down Broadmeadows Broncos at home in Round 1 of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 18 Girls competition. The Sabres had the upperhand in the opening half, scoring 25 points to 20 to lead by five at the […]
