Rams strike gold against Nuggets
CANTERBURY Rams have started the season off on the right note with a thrilling four-point win against Otago Nuggets in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The Nuggets were coming off an opening night loss, whilst the Rams were hoping to step up in front of their fans at Cowles Stadium. Both sides were […]
Sharks devour understrength Saints
A FULL-STRENGTH Southland Sharks smelt blood and attacked a weakened Wellington Saints outfit to run away with the 36-point victory at ILT Stadium last night. The Sharks came in with all players available, whilst the Saints were missing their three best players in Tom Vodanovich, Jordan Ngatai and Taane Samuel. Though both sides are predicted […]
Amazing Adams leads Kings to game one victory
ON Friday night, the National Basketball League (NBL) finals continued with a clash between two of the competition’s NSW-based teams. In another instalment of a heated rivalry, the Illawarra Hawks welcomed the Sydney Kings to a sold-out WIN Entertainment Centre as the two sides locked horns in hopes of a grand final berth in the […]
Top three clash headlines sixth round
THE weekend has finally arrived, as has another round of the Big V Women’s Basketball Championship. Round 6 will see a number of big clashes take place around Victoria’s finest courts, and if it is anything like last week’s action, there should be no shortage of entertainment. There will be five games taking place across […]
United in victory: Melbourne too good in game one
THE National Basketball League (NBL) finals kicked off on Thursday night, with the final four teams remaining in the hunt for the ultimate prize. There was plenty of hype coming into the clash between Melbourne United and Tasmania JackJumpers at John Cain Arena, especially given the dramatic finish to the regular season. The intensity always […]
Sabres looking to keep rolling after break
THE Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) is back, and the Under 18 girls competition returns tonight after a few weeks off for the National Championships and Easter break. There has been a lot to take out of the first few weeks of the 2022 season, as some of the contenders began to announce themselves. However, […]
Giant Mourning for Nuggets in NZNBL opener
IMPORT Trey Mourning has dominated on debut in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) last night, putting up a massive double-double to lead the Nelson Giants to a 19-point opening night win over the Otago Nuggets. The Giants blew the game apart in the opening quarter to race to an 18-point lead, and whilst […]
Froling dominant in Tassie clash
OVER the weekend, the National Basketball League (NBL)1 added another competition into the rotation for the year, with the South division kicking off for season 2022. After an extended wait compared to other areas of the country, the largely Victorian-based competition held its first round of play, with some big names making an appearance around […]
Frankston looking to break winless streak
AFTER a few weeks off for Easter and the National Under-18 Championships, the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Boys Under-18 competition has returned. The upcoming weekend will see the league hold Round Five, continuing a strong start to the season. There has been plenty of entertainment over the VC Ashe and VC Watson divisions, and […]
Final four remain in race for NBL title
THE National Basketball League (NBL) finals have arrived, and in pretty dramatic fashion too. Round 21 of the regular season saw the top four decided in the final game of the fixture, as the Perth Wildcats fell in overtime, dropping out of the finals. On the other hand, the result saw the competition’s newest side […]
NZNBL Round 1 preview: New season tips off
AFTER an extended off-season, the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) returns tonight, with the first of six games across the weekend. A total of 10 teams will begin their road for glory, with reigning premiers Wellington Saints and runners-up Hawke’s Bay Hawks among the title contenders. Newly renamed Auckland Tuatara enter the fold, with […]
Bandits steal win in high-scoring contest
OVER the weekend, the National Basketball League (NBL)1 competition’s returned, with the organisation getting closer to having all divisions up and running. The East league held its third round for the 2022 season across the space of a couple of days, with a lot of basketball action for fans to enjoy. Across the men’s and […]
