Boomers continue undefeated streak
The Melbourne Boomers have continued their winning streak in the WNBL for season 2023/24, winning their third game of the season against the Sydney Flames 95-80 at Qudos Bank Arena. In the early stages of the first quarter, where both teams went basket for basket, the Flames found the momentum on their terms, with Lauren […]
NBL | As It Stands – Round 7
THE end of another weekend means the conclusion of the round in the National Basketball League (NBL), with the seventh week of play delivering some of the most entertaining action yet. In a shorter week of play, Round 7 did not start until Friday, after the previous batch of games rolled through until the Monday. […]
Another ‘DJ’ returns to the NBL as Phoenix add big man
ONE of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s most well known big men over the past few years has returned to the competition in a big addition to the league’s frontcourts. Having starred as a member of the Adelaide 36ers over the past few years, veteran centre Daniel Johnson has signed as an injury replacement player […]
NBL | Ones to Watch – Round 7
WITH no games taking place on Thursday, the seventh round of the National Basketball League (NBL) kicks off on Friday night, with just one game taking place. Round 6 saw a whopping eight games take place from Thursday to Monday, and given the extended fixture for that week, the seventh round of play is set […]
Spirit, Flames looking to bounce back in critical clash
THE Women’s National Basketball (WNBL) continues its second round of action tonight, with a clash between two sides that are eager to get on the winners’ list for season 2023/24. Friday night sees the Bendigo Spirit host the Sydney Flames at Mildura Basketball Stadium to continue the week’s WNBL play. It marks the second match […]
Lamb launches into Breakers lineup with excellent round
ALTHOUGH they may have only secured one win over the weekend in the National Basketball League (NBL), the New Zealand Breakers found one biggest positives of their campaign to date. With former NBA draftee Justinian Jessup sidelined indefinitely due to a pelvis injury, the Breakers were allowed to add an injury replacement player. With a […]
Rocci rips through Capitals in Southside smashing
THE second round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) kicked off on Wednesday night, with Maddison Rocci leading her Southside Flyers to a massive win over the UC Capitals. Heading into the game at the National Convention Centre in Canberra, both sides had sustained heartbreaking losses to start the season. The Flyers fell to […]
NBL | Next Star Watch – Round 6
THERE was plenty of anticipation surrounding the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2023/24 season for many reasons, including the performances of some seriously talented youngsters. Through the NBL’s Next Stars program, some of the best prospects in the world have joined Australia’s premier basketball competition in a bid to further their chances of selection at the […]
NBL | Stats Central – Round 6
THE sixth round of the National Basketball League (NBL) took place over the weekend, with the action stretching from Thursday to Monday. Once again, the landscape of the competition changed, and although there were still some expected results, a fair chunk of upsets shook things up for the second week in a row. Some more […]
Cotton crucial as Wildcats claw past United in OT
THE best players stand up in the biggest of moments, and that is exactly what Bryce Cotton did at John Cain Arena on Monday night. Cotton’s Perth Wildcats faced off against the ladder-leading Melbourne United in the final game of Round 6 of the National Basketball League (NBL), and came into the match as underdogs […]
