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 […]
NBL X NBA – Dieng joins Giddey at Thunder
THE National Basketball League (NBL)’s Next Stars Program just received a massive boost, with another member being selected in the lottery of the NBA Draft. Former New Zealand Breakers young gun Ousmane Dieng was selected with the New York Knicks at pick 11, before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he will join […]
Second term blitz key to Ram-raid
A DOMINANT second term was the catalyst for Canterbury Rams to produce an 11-point victory over Otago Nuggets in last night’s New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) contest. The Rams trailed at quarter time, but soon took control, then survived a late comeback from the Nuggets during the 88-77 victory at the Edgar Centre in […]
Thunder and Blues both looking to get on the board
THE Keilor Thunder will be searching for their first win of the VC Championship divison of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) when they take on the Frankston Blues at Keilor Stadium on Friday night. The Blues are also searching for their first win of the 2022 season, so both sides will be looking to […]
Damaging Deng dominates in Ipswich victory
THE Ipswich Force were able to outlast the Sunshine Coast Phoenix when the two teams battled it out in the National Basketball League (NBL1) North Men’s action over this past weekend. The contest took place at Maroochydore Stadium on Sunday afternoon, a matchup that the Phoenix were expected to win. They sat well ahead in […]
Casey looks to remain unbeaten against Blues
THE Casey Cavaliers will be eager to keep their undefeated record rolling when they take on the Frankston Blues in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Girls on the weekend. The two sides will go face-to-face at Casey Stadium on Friday night, in what will be a cracking contest based on recent form. The […]
Hume and McKinnon to vie for top three spot
TWO of the top four sides in the Big V Men’s Basketball competition are set to lock horns on the weekend, with the Hume Broncos scheduled to host McKinnon at Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium on Saturday night. Both sides have been contenders so far this season, and this matchup is set to be one of the […]
Final-quarter surge leads Sabres past Casey
THE Sandringham Sabres have stormed home against the Casey Cavaliers to finish with a five-point win in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 action at Casey Stadium on Saturday night. The Cavaliers looked a chance of claiming an upset over the Sabres, and took a slim lead into the final term. However, the visitors did as […]
Frankston ensures Bullen’s Blues continue
THE Frankston Blues were able to do what they couldn’t in the first half of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Girls season, downing Bulleen Boomers 1 to the tune of seven points at Frankston Basketball Stadium on Friday night. The Boomers were the form side in the opening half of 2022, but […]
