Johnson soars for Eagles as Forestville down Mavericks
WHETHER it is for the Adelaide 36ers in the National Basketball League (NBL) or for the Forestville Eagles in the NBL1, big man Daniel Johnson appears to have a significant impact wherever he goes. On the weekend, he suited up for the Eagles in their Round 6 matchup against the Eastern Mavericks. The Mavericks have […]
Unbeaten run continues as Bulleen rolls through Thunder
BULLEEN 1 has remained the only undefeated side in the VC Ashe division of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL), thanks to a convincing win over the the Keilor Thunder at Mullum Mullum Stadium on Friday night. The home side have been the form team of the competition over the first seven weeks of play, […]
Madgen doesn’t miss a minute in triumph over Sabres
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1 often hosts a number of NBL and WNBL talents across its men’s and women’s competition. That was certainly the case in the clash between the Sandringham Sabres and the Bendigo Braves at Southern Basketball Stadium on Saturday evening in the Women’s league. There were a number of big names hitting […]
Sabres push past brave Rangers
THE Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) action continued over the weekend across a number of age groups, with a smorgasbord of games going ahead. Some of Victoria’s best and brightest talents once again were showcased on the weekend, as the nation’s basketball factory continues to grow. There was a lot to take out of the […]
Magic Maurice heats up from downtown
ROUND 8 of the Big V basketball competition went ahead over the weekend, with plenty of action to enjoy across the men’s and women’s leagues. There were a lot of contests taking place around Victoria, with no shortage of basketball for fans to enjoy. The men’s competition saw some high scores as the offence appeared […]
Tuatara hold off Saints, earn title favouritism
ANOTHER game, another win for Auckland Tuatara, but this time it was taking down the reigning champions Wellington Saints, winning by 15 points at TSB Arena last night. The highly-anticipated clash was set to defy the top-against-bottom status, though the highly anticipated debut of former New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) Tom Vodanovich was delayed […]
Buccaneers overcome Walker’s heroics to claim win
OVER the weekend, the National Basketball League (NBL)1 organisation held another round of play across its five leagues around Australia. There was a lot of action for fans to enjoy, as each competition found itself well underway for season 2022. In the NBL1 West, some of WA’s finest talents hit the court for another batch […]
Wyndham sneaks home for cruical triumph
THE Big V Women’s competition held another round of action over the weekend, with four games taking place over the span of Saturday and Sunday. Some of Victoria’s best basketball talents hit the court looking to claim a win, with the standings for the 2022 season well and truly beginning to take shape. It was […]
Second quarter Ram raid deflates Airs
A MASSIVE 29 points to 11 in the second term of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) has resulted in Canterbury Rams moving up to second on the table after seeing off the challenge of Taranaki Mountainairs by 12 points at TSB Stadium. The Airs held a five-point lead the first change, but an […]
Giants rise to hand Bulls first loss
NELSON Giants have handed Franklin Bulls their first loss of the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season, running out 17-point winners in a low-scoring contest. Piling on 25 points in the second term, the Giants were able to build a double-digit lead heading into the second half, which ultimately lead to the win. […]
Nuggets fire in second half to defeat Hawks
AFTER trailing at half-time, Otago Nuggets stepped up to the plate against Hawke’s Bay Hawks and scored 50 second half points to run away with the win by 14, 94-80. The Nuggets did hold a marginal one-point lead at quarter time, but then fell three points behind by the main break. There was no question […]
Rams raid hangar to hold off Jets
A DOMINANT first term set up Canterbury Rams has set up an important 10-point win over Manawatu Jets in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) Round 3 clash. The Rams piled on 31 points to 15 in the first quarter, and whilst the Jets were able to maintain a consistent approach after that – […]
