Maley maintains Lynx can overcome final hurdle
AS THE Perth Lynx look to dismiss the horrors of falling three points short of their second WNBL championship, captain Anneli Maley is under no illusion that it will be an easy path back to the Grand Final series. Speaking to Rookie Me Central, the 26-year-old Maley noted how even the competition is and that […]
NBL25 Wrapped – Round 6
A WHOPPING eight games of action took place in Round 6 of the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) fixture over the weekend, and the results kept the season’s craziness going. From Thursday to Sunday, there were double-headers aplenty with fans given lots to digest across an exciting weekend of NBL action. There were blowouts, upsets […]
Cole’s Flyers looking for consecutive championships
AFTER claiming the ultimate prize in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) last time around, Rebecca Cole and the Southside Flyers will be looking to pull off the elusive back-to-back championships when the fixture kicks off this week. The Flyers stood up when it mattered most, proving the best team in the postseason and defeating […]
Shelley says Geelong is good to go
AHEAD of a momentous occasion in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), Geelong United star Jazmin Shelley says the team is ready to go for its inaugural season ahead of the opener next week. Formerly known as the Melbourne Boomers in the WNBL, the team moved down the coast over the off-season, merging with Melbourne […]
Victorians victorious as Melbourne sides claim wins
IT WAS an excellent night for the away sides in Thursday’s National Basketball League (NBL) action, as both SEM Phoenix and Melbourne United both picking up wins to kick off Round 6 of the 2024/25 season. It was a rare Thursday night double-header to kickstart the action for the weekend, and there were a pair […]
Spirit success top priority for Tolo
COMING into the 2024/25 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season, Bendigo Spirit star Marianna Tolo is eager to bring some success to her side after missing the finals by a painful margin. Tolo enjoyed a busy few months throughout the off-season, representing Australia as a member of the Opals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but […]
NBL25 Next Star Watch – Round 5
THE 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) season is flying by, with the fifth round of action seeing yet another massive shake of the standings as teams fight to remain in the hunt for a top two spot, and the young guns of the competition are playing vital roles. With just five Next Stars suiting up […]
Borlase looking to lead Lightning back to finals
ONE OF the most exciting young talents in Australian basketball is Isobel Borlase, and she will be returning to play a crucial role for the Adelaide Lightning in the upcoming Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season. Despite being just 20 years of age, Borlase is the most important player on Adelaide’s roster, and has emerged […]
NBL25 Three of the Best – Round 5
ROUND 5 of the National Basketball League (NBL) saw some new and familiar faces deliver eye-catching performances as the 2024/25 season rolls on. The action was as unpredictable as ever with the ladder changing with each and every result as the race for a finals spot continues to prove enthralling viewing. There are new heroes […]
Mooney’s sharpshooting masterclass boosts Breakers
SATURDAY evening in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the New Zealand Breakers claim an impressive win over the Perth Wildcats on the back of a tremendous scoring performance from Matt Mooney. The Breakers hosted the Wildcats at Spark Arena, looking to bounce back after a loss at the hands of the Brisbane Bullets on […]
South East Melbourne adds King of the Phoenix
FRESH off their first win of the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) season, the SEM Phoenix made a significant announcement on Sunday afternoon, confirming Josh King to be the team’s head coach moving forward after signing a two-year deal. King replaces Mike Kelly, who was relieved of his duties following an 0-5 start to the […]
You beauty, Brondello: Sandy leads Liberty to championship
FOLLOWING one of the best finals series in Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) history, the New York Liberty have claimed the 2024 championship, after defeating the Minnesota Lynx in five games. The two teams headed to a decider after the Lynx tied up the series at two wins apiece on Saturday, in a fitting end […]
