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 […]
2022 NZNBL preview: Taranaki Airs
THE only way is up for Taranaki Mountainairs who finished on the bottom of the ladder last New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season. In 2022, they have a fairly solid list and look likely to lift themselves from the canvas, but with a couple of exciting players leading a lot of unknowns, it will […]
Steelers hold off Chelsea in thriller
ANOTHER weekend is in the books, as is another round of the Big V Men’s Championship. Round 5 took place over the span of a couple of days, with five matches taking place around Victorian basketball courts. It was a big weekend on the schedule, with the ladder again set to change with some intriguing […]
2022 NZNBL preview: Manawatu Jets
HAVING finished inside the bottom two last season, the Manawatu Jets are out for a more competitive 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The Jets have assembled a 12-man roster for the upcoming year, and will again be looking to punch above their weight with plenty of fresh faces in the team. KEY CHANGES: […]
Jones produces round-high total in big win
OVER the weekend, the Big V Women’s Championship held its fifth round of play across Victoria. After a break over the Easter weekend, the league returned with a bang, with four games taking place on Saturday night. There was plenty to play for, with the ladder beginning to take shape as the season reaches the […]
2022 NZNBL preview: Franklin Bulls
AFTER only managing the five wins and finishing eighth last season, the Franklin Bulls will be out for a more competitive effort in the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). Unavailabilities made life difficult for the Bulls who lost some star quality from the jump, and there will be a clean slate coming into […]
2022 NZNBL preview: Hawke’s Bay Hawks
HAVING missed out on the ultimate prize by just two points, the Hawke’s Bay Hawks will be out for redemption during the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season. The Hawks went down to Wellington Saints 77-75 in the decider, but have remarkably not only retained the majority of their list, but deepened it […]
