Bulls topple Sharks in NZNBL nail-biter
IT was an unpredictable game from start to finish, with the momentum-swinging New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) contest eventually going the way of the Franklin Bulls, defeating Southland Sharks by four points. In a battle between two undefeated sides, the Bulls looked to be home early in the third term by building a 14-point […]
Nuggets hand reigning premiers second loss
AS the reinforcements arrived, so did the Otago Nuggets, winning their first game of the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) with a 22-point win over reigning premiers Wellington Saints. The Nuggets came into the game off a 19-point loss to Nelson Giants, the Saints suffered a forgettable 36-point defeat at the hands of […]
Adams injury sours Sydney game one win
THE National Basketball League (NBL) grand final series kicked off on Friday night, with game one seeing the powerhouse of the last few months reigning supreme. Fans at Qudos Bank Arena were treated to the first game between the Sydney Kings and the Tasmania JackJumpers, with plenty of hype surrounding the matchup coming in. It […]
Tuatara talls slay Giants for second win
AN outstanding pair of double-doubles, Auckland Tuatara bigs Robert Loe and Chris Johnson combined for 42 points and 27 rebounds to slay the Nelson Giants by nine points in Round 2 of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). Both sides entered the game after impressive Round 1 victories, with Loe and Johnson keys to […]
Peninsula look to bounce back against McKinnon
THE weekend has finally arrived, along with another round of the Big V Women’s Basketball championship. Season 2022 is well and truly underway and there has been a lot of high quality action to enjoy in the first six rounds of the year. There have been some clear standouts, while the middle of the standings […]
Bulleen looking to stay on top
THE Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) is back for another round of action over the weekend across all ages. It has been an exciting start to the year for the Under-18 Girls competition, with plenty to take from the first five rounds of play and some sides performing at a seriously high level. With the […]
Hyrum Harris’ Hawks deflate Airs
RETURNING to the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) for another season, Hyrum Harris was able to make an immediate impact for the Hawke’s Bay Hawks in a 16-point win over Taranaki Mountainairs. Tipping off Round 2 with Harris returning to the fold after missing the opening round, the Hawks stormed to a huge 23-point […]
Dragons looking to move into top four
THE Big V Men’s basketball competition is set to return over the weekend, with the league back for Round 7 of play. There has been a lot to take out of the start of the 2022 season, with most teams at their high-scoring best in the first few rounds of play. The season has passed […]
Frankston looking to rise with crucial matchup
THE weekend has nearly arrived, and so has another round of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL), with the Under-18 Boys competition back for another round. After a month off for the National Championships, the league returned last weekend, with a number of close games taking place around Victoria. There are still a few sides […]
Form team set to take on Fairytale in decider
THE National Basketball League (NBL) has enjoyed a stellar 2021/22 season, with plenty of storylines and high quality play over the span of six months, and after a ripping campaign, the grand final series is here. It has been an extremely entertaining journey to get here, with the regular season closing in dramatic fashion. Backing […]
NZNBL Round 2 preview: Bulls and Sharks to clash
A BLOCKBUSTER Round 2 of action will see plenty of imports and local talent return to the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). With Round 1 in the books, there are plenty of different formlines and teams hoping to either rise up or maintain their form from the opening week. AROUND THE COURTS Round 2 […]
Panthers hold on in battle of the cats
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1’s Central division always delivers a high level of action on a yearly basis, and season 2022 has been no exception. There has been some seriously good basketball in the first month of the schedule, as South Australia’s finest talents hit the court and show what they have to offer at […]
