2021 NBL1 Central wrap: Round 18
THE home and away season of the National Basketball League (NBL1) Central has run its course with the final round producing plenty of tantalising results. Norwood Flames (107) defeated Central District Lions (89) The Flames got over the top of Central District Lions by 18 points thanks to a blockbuster opening term of action. Norwood […]
Geysers erupt through middle two quarters to go one better in NZNBL D-League
AFTER falling short in 2020, the Rotorua Geysers celebrated a memorable New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) D-League title, cementing their spot in history with a 13-point win over Harbour Cyclones on Sunday afternoon. In what was a condensed, but entertaining tournament, the two best sides faced off in the 2021 NZNBL decider after they […]
2021 NBL1 West wrap: Round 18
THE final round of National Basketball League (NBL1) West was completed over the weekend with Perry Lakes Hawks taking out top spot on the ladder for the men’s competition, while Willetton Tigers reigned supreme in the women’s. men’s: The top four contest between Lakeside Lightning and Willetton Tigers went down to the wire with the […]
2021 NZNBL Women’s stats – Round 1: Team analysis
WITH the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) Women’s in full swing the ladder has already started to take shape with teams impressing with their attacking mentality and strength off the boards. Draft Central delves into the key statistical areas to see which teams have the rub of the green so far. Points: Wizards 92.3 […]
Draft Central’s 2021 NZNBL Women’s Team of the Week: Round 1
IN a week headlined by the dominance of the Waikato Wizards where they won three games by more than 30 points – two by 50-plus points – it was no surprise to see them feature heavily with three of the 10 players on our first Draft Central New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) Women’s Team […]
2021 Under 19s World Cup: Grand final
THE Under 19 Women’s Basketball World Cup finals are done and dusted with USA claiming their ninth title downing Australia in an epic throwdown, while Hungary secured third spot with their win over Mali. USA (70) defeated Australia (52) It was always going to be a tough battle for Australia who were coming up against […]
Wizards dominate Swish to complete unbelievable opening round
WAIKATO Wizards are not only meeting every challenge thrown at them, but smashing them in convincing style. The overwhelming premiership favourites moved to three wins from three games following another huge victory, this time thumping the Capital Swish by 52 points, making it back-to-back 50-plus beltings in the competition. What made the win all the […]
2021 Under 19s World Cup: Semi-Finals
IN the end it was the two favourites that reached the 2021 Under 19s Women’s World Cup with the powerhouse United States team ending home nation Hungary’s run, whilst Australia cut short Mali’s historic World Cup performance. United States (75) defeated Hungary (42) There was no messing around for the United States who have clinically […]
Dream becomes reality as Auckland bounce back to deliver blow to reigning premiers
IN a battle between opening match losers, Auckland Dream has delivered another blow to reigning premier Harbour Breeze’s chances of going back-to-back with a come-from-behind nine-point win in last night’s New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) contest. The Dream suffered a forgettable loss on opening night to Waikato Wizards, as the Breeze went down in […]
Wizards trounce Gold Rush on way to another massive win
WAIKATO Wizards have completely dismantled Otago Gold Rush to run away with a thumping 55-point New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) win and go even better than their 33-point win over Auckland Dream 48 hours earlier. The Wizards won every quarter convincingly on their way to an eye-opening 91-36 trouncing that further sent a message […]
