Vikings outlast Broncos in overtime thriller
ANOTHER weekend has passed, as has another round of the Big V Men’s Basketball Championship, with Round 7 delivering some more action. There were some big wins across the four games that were played, with two coming in with 20+ point margins. Seven rounds of the competition have now been completed, so the sides around […]
Wood almost drags Peninsula to upset win
THE weekend has wrapped, along with another round of the Big V Women’s Basketball competition. Round 7 took place across Victoria over the course of Saturday and Sunday, and plenty of sides were firing in their respective matchups. There were some big scores from a team standpoint, with most wins coming at quite a significant […]
Kings put one hand on the throne with game two triumph
THE Sydney Kings have moved one step closer to the 2021/22 National Basketball League (NBL) championship, after downing the Tasmania JackJumpers in game two of the grand final series on Sunday afternoon. A sold-out MyState Bank Arena attended the crucial second game after the Kings broke away in the second half of game one to […]
Sharks destroy Jets to devour second win
AFTER suffering defeat at the hands of Franklin Bulls over the weekend, Southland Sharks bounced back in comprehensive fashion, taking care of the Manawatu Jets by 19 points. The Sharks dominated the first term to race out to a 17-goal lead, and whilst at times the Jets put up some resistance, ultimately they were never […]
Tuatara remain undefeated after Ram raid
A FOUR-quarter performance has seen Auckland Tuatara run away with a comprehensive 28-point victory over Canterbury Rams in Round 2 of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The Tuatara moved to 3-0 for the season with the big win at Cowles Stadium, showing they are one of the title contenders this year, stamping their […]
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 […]
