Jets claw past wounded Hawks
MANAWATU Jets took full advantage of a Hawke’s Bay Hawks side that had a run of bad luck both pre and mid-game to secure a tight three-point win in a rare mid-week New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) fixture. The Jets never had it easy, but were able to set up the win with a […]
Smart’s 40 almost gets Sabres to victory
DESPITE the Sandringham Sabres falling to the Waverley Falcons in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South Women’s on the weekend, it is hard to fault the performance of Brittany Smart. The U.S import was the most dominant player on the court when the two sides locked horns at Southern Basketball Stadium on Saturday evening. Although […]
McKinnon pushes Jets but Sunbury soars
THE Sunbury Jets have escaped a serious scare from McKinnon in the Big V Men’s action on the weekend, with the ladder-leaders claiming a thrilling four-point triumph at GESAC in Sunday afternoon’s blockbuster clash. Each side shared periods of dominance, as two of the best clubs the competition has to offer displayed why they each […]
Thunder finish strongly to down Frankston
THE Keilor Thunder produced an impressive final term as they took down the Frankston Blues in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Boys, claiming an eight-point triumph at Keilor Stadium on Friday night. Both sides came into the game without a win next to their name, and the tense nature of the contest […]
Heroic Hunter steers Maitland to OT victory
THE Maitland Mustangs managed to emerge victorious in a throroughly entertaining clash against the Inner West Bulls in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 East Men’s over the weekend, claiming a six-point triumph. The contest was extremely tense, as affairs went into overtime at Maitland Federation Centre on Saturday night. The Mustangs stormed home in the […]
Jets make statement; take down Wyndham
THE Sunbury Jets have announced themselves a contender for the 2022 Big V Women’s competition, taking down the ladder-leading Wyndham to the tune of 14 points at Boardman Stadium on Saturday night. Wyndham was expected to get the job done, having lost just two games coming in. However, the Jets produced a magnificent offensive performance […]
Giants stand tall, finish Round 9 on top
THERE is a new ladder leader in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) after Nelson Giants toppled fellow contender Hawke’s Bay Hawks to become the first side to record eight wins in the 2022 season. The Giants moved to an 8-3 win-loss record – with the Hawks going 7-4 – and in the process […]
Saints rise under new coach to stop Bulls
A RARE mid-season coaching change has paid dividends in a first-up performance with Wellington Saints incumbent Troy McLean leading his side to a 28-point win over Franklin Bulls in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NNZBL) yesterday. Anchored to the bottom of the table with just three wins for the season under previous coach Guy […]
Sharks snap seven-game NZNBL losing streak
IT was a long time coming, but Southland Sharks – who started the season 2-1 – snapped a seven-game losing streak from that point with a thrilling one-point victory over Canterbury Rams last night. The Rams – who were missing their entire coaching staff due to COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols – had their chances, […]
Airs win record-breaking shootout over Jets
IT was a night where records were broken, as Taranaki Mountainairs and Manawatu Jets put on a show for the crowds in an incredible 231-point clash in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) last night. The game recorded the highest individual team score with the Airs’ 131, whilst the 231 recorded points was also […]
Giants squash Tuatara in thrilling comeback
AFTER facing a deficit at the first two breaks, Nelson Giants fought back to post a five-point win over Auckland Tuatara in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) last night. The ladder-leading Tuatara took a six-point lead into quarter time and maintained a narrow two-point buffer at the main break, before Nelson stormed home […]
Wyndham looking to stay on top as season rolls on
THE Big V Women’s basketball competition will host another round, and the fixture will see Wyndham take on the Sunbury Jets at Boardman Stadium on Saturday night, in an important clash for both sides. There will be a lot on the line for both teams in terms of the context of the season, despite the […]
