Hawks backcourt trio stars in historic NBL title
THEY had been regarded as the best backcourt duo in the competition, but despite the plaudits Tyler Harvey and Trey Kell III received, it was William Hickey that made it a party, as the Illawarra Hawks saluted against Melbourne United in game five of the NBL Grand Final series. Illawarra Hawks 26 34 22 32 […]
No Kell, no Froling, no worries for Hawks in game four
DESPITE losing a star before the game and then another in the second quarter, Illawarra Hawks dug deep to produce an incredible road win over Melbourne United to send the 2024/25 NBL Grand Final series to a decisive fifth game. Playing at home has become a poison chalice in the series, with the Hawks’ 80-71 […]
Dime off a dozen for Delly as United goes 2-1 up
VETERAN guard Matthew Dellavedova showed he still has plenty of tricks up his sleeve as he came up clutch when it mattered for Melbourne United in game three of the NBL Grand Final series against Illawarra Hawks tonight. The Boomers’ playmaker scored nine points in the last five minutes of the match to steer his […]
TOP 10 – NBL Next Stars
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) Next Stars program has proved fruitful as a pathway to the NBA Draft, with plenty of players reaching the top level after honing their craft in a professional competition for a season or two. There have even been a handful of players that have been selected in the Top 10, […]
Melbourne masterclass in second half stuns Hawks
A TREMENDOUS performance in the second half saw Melbourne United overrun the Illawarra Hawks to take game one of the Championship Series in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend. Both sides advanced to the decisive series in three games, with United defeating the Perth Wildcats, while the Hawks got the better of the […]
Clark crucial to game three triumph
A CAREER-BEST performance from Ian Clark has delivered a Championship Series berth to his side, as Melbourne United defeated the Perth Wildcats by one point in a thrilling game three of their semi-final series. The series was tied at one game apiece heading into Tuesday night’s clash at John Cain Arena, with both sides claiming […]
Windler’s career night forces game three
DYLAN Windler played his best game as an NBL player on Saturday night resulting in a huge second half comeback victory for his Perth Wildcats over Melbourne United. Perth treated its home fans to a seven-point win which sees them tie the Semi-Final series and force a game three in Melbourne on Tuesday evening. Melbourne […]
Goulding greatness gets United 1-0 lead
MELBOURNE United have claimed a 1-0 series lead over the Perth Wildcats after yet another Chris Goulding masterclass on Thursday evening, despite a thrilling match between the two stalwart clubs. Perth lived in the mid-range early in the game, to not much avail as Melbourne raced to an early double-digit lead through some impressive outside […]
Wildcats, United kick off NBL semi-finals
AFTER A long wait due to the FIBA break, the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) semi-finals have arrived, with a blockbuster clash between the Perth Wildcats and Melbourne United looming as the perfect way to kick things off. Two of the competition’s biggest heavyweights will lock horns at John Cain Arena in game one of […]
Clash of the titans as United, Wildcats meet
A SPOT in the NBL Grand Final Series is on the line as the Perth Wildcats and Melbourne United meet in game one of the penultimate round of the season. The three-game series kicks off on Thursday February 27, with game two to be played on Saturday March 1 and game three on Tuesday March […]
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| Date | Game | Time/Results | Court | Article |
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  United vs Hawks | 71 - 80 | John Cain Arena | Recap | |
| Hawks vs United | 77 - 83 | Win Entertainment Centre | Recap | |
| United vs Hawks | 100 - 102 | John Cain Arena | Recap | |
| Hawks vs United | 88 - 96 | Win Entertainment Centre | Recap | |
 United vs Wildcats | 113 - 112 | John Cain Arena | Recap | |
| Wildcats vs United | 96 - 89 | Rac Arena | Recap | |
| United vs Wildcats | 105 - 93 | John Cain Arena | Recap | |
 United vs SEM Phoenix | 103 - 93 | John Cain Arena | Recap | |
 United vs JackJumpers | 94 - 92 | John Cain Arena | Recap | |
 Bullets vs United | 88 - 115 | Brisbane C&E Centre | Recap |
Hawks backcourt trio stars in historic NBL title
THEY had been regarded as the best backcourt duo in the competition, but despite the plaudits Tyler Harvey and Trey Kell III received, it was William Hickey that made it a party, as the Illawarra Hawks saluted against Melbourne United in game five of the NBL Grand Final series. Illawarra Hawks 26 34 22 32 […]
No Kell, no Froling, no worries for Hawks in game four
DESPITE losing a star before the game and then another in the second quarter, Illawarra Hawks dug deep to produce an incredible road win over Melbourne United to send the 2024/25 NBL Grand Final series to a decisive fifth game. Playing at home has become a poison chalice in the series, with the Hawks’ 80-71 […]
Dime off a dozen for Delly as United goes 2-1 up
VETERAN guard Matthew Dellavedova showed he still has plenty of tricks up his sleeve as he came up clutch when it mattered for Melbourne United in game three of the NBL Grand Final series against Illawarra Hawks tonight. The Boomers’ playmaker scored nine points in the last five minutes of the match to steer his […]
TOP 10 – NBL Next Stars
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) Next Stars program has proved fruitful as a pathway to the NBA Draft, with plenty of players reaching the top level after honing their craft in a professional competition for a season or two. There have even been a handful of players that have been selected in the Top 10, […]
RANKED | 2024/25 NBL Next Stars
IT WAS another successful season for the National Basketball League (NBL) Next Stars program, with the five players from the year’s class all honing their craft in Australia’s top competition, and capturing the attention of NBA scouts across the globe. The NBA Draft is set to take place in June, and the 2024/25 NBL season […]
NBL25 Next Star review – Malique Lewis
CEMENTING his spot in the starting lineup throughout the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL), Next Star Malique Lewis certainly did his NBA Draft chances no harm with a strong campaign as a member of the SEM Phoenix. Lewis was well-utilised by mid-season coaching appointee Josh King, and saw plenty of court time throughout both the […]
Melbourne masterclass in second half stuns Hawks
A TREMENDOUS performance in the second half saw Melbourne United overrun the Illawarra Hawks to take game one of the Championship Series in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend. Both sides advanced to the decisive series in three games, with United defeating the Perth Wildcats, while the Hawks got the better of the […]
NBL25 Next Star review – Izan Almansa
SEASON 2024/25 of the National Basketball League (NBL) saw Perth Wildcats Next Star Izan Almansa make his mark as a solid frontcourt contributor that has the tools to make it at NBA level in the future if selected. While he is not the flashiest player around, Almansa is productive in the more traditional sense, playing […]
Terrific Trey leads Hawks to Championship Series
THE CHAMPIONSHIP Series is set for season 2024/25 of the National Basketball League (NBL), after the Illawarra Hawks delivered a masterclass performance to eliminate the SEM Phoenix and advance to the decider. The series went to a decisive game three after both sides claimed wins at home throughout the semi-finals. Although the Hawks finished the […]
Wildcats left to wonder after missing Championship Series
THE 2024/2025 NBL season has come to an end for the Perth Wildcats in a heartbreaking one-point defeat to archrivals Melbourne United. The Wildcats had lost all four games to Melbourne this season leading into game two of the semi-final series but won a thriller to force a third game on Tuesday evening, where Chris […]
Hawks backcourt trio stars in historic NBL title
THEY had been regarded as the best backcourt duo in the competition, but despite the plaudits Tyler Harvey and Trey Kell III received, it was William Hickey that made it a party, as the Illawarra Hawks saluted against Melbourne United in game five of the NBL Grand Final series. Illawarra Hawks 26 34 22 32 […]
No Kell, no Froling, no worries for Hawks in game four
DESPITE losing a star before the game and then another in the second quarter, Illawarra Hawks dug deep to produce an incredible road win over Melbourne United to send the 2024/25 NBL Grand Final series to a decisive fifth game. Playing at home has become a poison chalice in the series, with the Hawks’ 80-71 […]
Dime off a dozen for Delly as United goes 2-1 up
VETERAN guard Matthew Dellavedova showed he still has plenty of tricks up his sleeve as he came up clutch when it mattered for Melbourne United in game three of the NBL Grand Final series against Illawarra Hawks tonight. The Boomers’ playmaker scored nine points in the last five minutes of the match to steer his […]
TOP 10 – NBL Next Stars
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) Next Stars program has proved fruitful as a pathway to the NBA Draft, with plenty of players reaching the top level after honing their craft in a professional competition for a season or two. There have even been a handful of players that have been selected in the Top 10, […]
Melbourne masterclass in second half stuns Hawks
A TREMENDOUS performance in the second half saw Melbourne United overrun the Illawarra Hawks to take game one of the Championship Series in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend. Both sides advanced to the decisive series in three games, with United defeating the Perth Wildcats, while the Hawks got the better of the […]
Clark crucial to game three triumph
A CAREER-BEST performance from Ian Clark has delivered a Championship Series berth to his side, as Melbourne United defeated the Perth Wildcats by one point in a thrilling game three of their semi-final series. The series was tied at one game apiece heading into Tuesday night’s clash at John Cain Arena, with both sides claiming […]
Windler’s career night forces game three
DYLAN Windler played his best game as an NBL player on Saturday night resulting in a huge second half comeback victory for his Perth Wildcats over Melbourne United. Perth treated its home fans to a seven-point win which sees them tie the Semi-Final series and force a game three in Melbourne on Tuesday evening. Melbourne […]
Goulding greatness gets United 1-0 lead
MELBOURNE United have claimed a 1-0 series lead over the Perth Wildcats after yet another Chris Goulding masterclass on Thursday evening, despite a thrilling match between the two stalwart clubs. Perth lived in the mid-range early in the game, to not much avail as Melbourne raced to an early double-digit lead through some impressive outside […]
Wildcats, United kick off NBL semi-finals
AFTER A long wait due to the FIBA break, the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) semi-finals have arrived, with a blockbuster clash between the Perth Wildcats and Melbourne United looming as the perfect way to kick things off. Two of the competition’s biggest heavyweights will lock horns at John Cain Arena in game one of […]
