Hawks sign NZNBL young gun as development player
HAVING emerged as a future star during his campaign in the NZNBL this season, Jackson Ball has crossed the Tasman to join the NBL, signing with the Illawarra Hawks as a development player for the upcoming 2025/26 fixture. Ball has been one of the biggest stars of New Zealand’s professional basketball competition, despite being only […]
Garcia gets his shot with Spurs after standout season
HAVING produced a seriously impressive campaign in the G League, David Jones Garcia has got reward for effort by snagging a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs for the upcoming 2025/26 NBA season. Garcia was immense for both the Salt Lake City Stars and the Mexico City Capitanes throughout the most recent G League […]
Sabres sneak into prelim final after eliminating Rangers
SANDRINGHAM Sabres have kept their winning streak rolling in the Big V Youth Championship Women’s postseason, sending the Dandenong Rangers out in straight sets with a nine-point win over the weekend. The Sabres came into the clash having won their elimination clash against the Casey Cavaliers last weekend, and were facing off a Rangers side […]
Reyne returns as sharpshooter joins Taipans
THE CAIRNS Taipans have added to their perimeter presence in a big way heading into the 2025/26 NBL season, adding sharpshooter Reyne Smith to the roster as the Aussie returns after a successful stint in the college system. Smith has signed a two-year deal with the Taipans following the Tasmanian’s time honing his craft in […]
Sabres storm home to pinch win over Casey
SANDRINGHAM Sabres produced a barnstorming final term to snatch a one-point win over the Casey Cavaliers in the VJBL Under-18 VC Championship Boys over the weekend, with Michael Fitton proving the matchwinner. Following the school holiday break, the action returned on Friday night, and the clash between the Sabres and Cavaliers loomed as crucial as […]
Crocs named for FIBA U16 Asia Cup
THE AUSTRALIAN team for the 2025 FIBA Under-16 Asia Cup has been named, with the Crocs taking a strong team into the tournament, which is set to kick off next month and should showcase some of the exciting talent coming through the system. The Asia Cup is set to take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from […]
Lloyd in the limelight as McVeigh delivers career night
EXCITING young talent Lloyd McVeigh put together a career-best performance for the South Adelaide Panthers last weekend in the NBL1 Men’s South competition, leading his side to a 19-point victory on the eve of finals. McVeigh dropped 36 points, eight rebounds and five dimes in the win over the Norwood Flames to close out the […]
Daniss delivers promise in G League campaign
DESPITE going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, Daniss Jenkins has produced a strong campaign in the G League after signing a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons and playing with their affiliate in Motor City, being named to the NBA G League All-Rookie Team for his efforts. Jenkins put together a solid collegiate career, […]
Nicholson drops 50-piece as Sharks win in OT
CONTINUING a ridiculous week of scoring in the NBL1, Sutherland Sharks star Lauren Nicholson dropped a 51-point double-double to lead her side to a high-scoring overtime win over the Inner West Bulls in the East Women’s competition. It was the final round of the home and away season for the East Women’s season in 2025, […]
Dennis delivers in rookie G League campaign
IT WAS a tremendous first up campaign from RayJ Dennis during his debut season in the G League, starring for the Indiana Mad Ants and San Diego Clippers and being named to the NBA G League All-Rookie Team for his efforts. Dennis went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, but got his chance to shine […]
