Success and development go hand-in-hand for Tigers
ONE OF the most successful basketball programs in Australian history, the Melbourne Tigers are still reaping the rewards of developing players from a young age. With teams in the VJBL, Big V and NBL1, the Tigers are one of the most prevalent clubs in basketball, and have achieved a level of sustained success due to […]
Frankston dulls Thunder for first win
FRANKSTON has caused a boilover on the road in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Boys competition with a 32-point thrashing of previously unbeaten Keilor Thunder. The Blues piled on no less than 20 points in each of the quarters, and lead 74-41 at the final break before eventually winning, 100-68 on Friday […]
Spectres spirited third quarter breaks deadlock
FRIDAY night’s clash in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Boys in the VC Watson division saw the Nunawading Spectres prove too good for the Diamond Valley Eagles, winning by 13 points. The Spectres hosted the Eagles at Nunawading Basketball Centre, with both sides looking for their first win of the season, following […]
Buckby’s last second triple sinks Tigers
A MATCH-winning triple from Geelong United talent Hugh Buckby was the difference between his side and Melbourne United in a nail-biting second round of the VJBL Under 18 Boys Championship. Buckby shot 14 points in Geelong’s 91-90 triumph over the Tigers, but it was his final shot of the night that sealed the deal and […]
Neal Knox downs game-high score
A MATCH-winning performance from Knox wing Jarvis Neal helped get his Under 18s Raiders side off to the perfect start with a 22-point victory over Sandringham Sabres on the opening night of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL). The Under 18 Boys competition has plenty of eye-catching stars with the dynamic Neal providing the different […]
Fennell takes next step with Global Academy nod
THE exceptional young talent in the Australian basketball system continues to be recognised, with another Victorian gun added to the NBA Global Academy. Luke Fennell has been putting together a solid start to his career in the VJBL, where he enjoyed an eye-catching 2022 season. The guard represents Knox, and has established himself as one […]
Under 20 Victorian State Teams Announced
LAST week, Basketball Victoria announced the squads for the Under-20 Australian Junior Championships (AJC) were announced, with some VJBL guns named in the squad. The tournament will be held in Geelong on February 14-23, and will showcase some of the country’s best young talent. Three weeks of trials saw some of Australia’s elite basketballers compete […]
Knox Raided by super Spectres in grand final
THE Nunawading Spectres are the 2022 Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Boys VC Championship winners, having defeated the Knox Raiders to the tune of 10 points at the State Basketball Centre on Friday night. The Raiders were the title favourites coming in, but if any side could claim the upset victory, it was […]
Bold Boomers fall short against rampaging Raiders
THE Knox Raiders have advanced to the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Boys grand final after downing the Bulleen Boomers to the tune of 18 points when the two sides clashed at Nunawading Basketball Centre on Friday night. It is a deserving result for the Raiders, who came into the game as the […]
Boomers down Cavaliers in high-scoring thriller
THE Bulleen Boomers have advanced to the preliminary final stage of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Boys competition, after sneaking past the Casey Cavaliers in one of the most entertaining games of the season. With the game taking place at Dandenong Stadium on Friday night, the Boomers were looking to bounce back after […]
