NBL 2021/22: Kings and Hawks set to resume hostilities
AFTER an interrupted Round 6 saw just one match go ahead, the National Basketball League (NBL) looks set to resume scheduled programming for this week. With COVID-related issues popping up across Australian sporting leagues over the last month, the NBL was the latest casualty of this. All but one outing was forced into postponement last […]
Lynx claim maiden win in overtime thriller
AFTER a week off last weekend due to COVID-related interruptions, the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) is back for another round of high quality action. Round 6 saw all matches postponed, so this match marks the first bit of basketball that fans have seen in quite some time and in turn, they were treated to […]
Flyers, Lynx and Boomers to double-up in Round 7
AFTER Covid chaos ensured no basketball was played last weekend, fans should finally see some WNBL action this weekend. This weekend sees only four matches on the cards at this stage, with Perth Lynx having a very busy schedule as they try and catch up to everyone else having not played any matches in the […]
WNBL 2021/22: Early Ladder Look
AS is the case with the rest of the world’s sporting competitions, the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has been suffering COVID related interruptions over the last few weeks. A shortage of players has caused a number of games to be shuffled around, with Round 6 entirely postponed. However, there has still been some serious […]
NBL 2021/22: Early Ladder Look
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) season chugging along nicely (amid a few COVID-related interruptions), there has been plenty of action for fans to enjoy so far. While there was a rough idea at how the standings would pan out throughout the course of NBL22, there has still been a few twists and turns to […]
NBL Young Guns Early Season Watch
THE National Basketball League (NBL) has been able to go ahead with the majority of fixtured games so far this season, despite interruptions related to COVID-19. There have been some cracking contests around the competition in the opening six rounds, and in these matches there have been some outstanding individual performances. The year has also […]
New Zealand breaks drought with early Bullets blitz
IN the sole game of the sixth round of the National Basketball League (NBL), fans were treated to not only a thrilling match, but a shock result as well. The New Zealand Breakers were able to claim their first win of the season, taking down a Brisbane Bullets side that looked on the charge over […]
NBL and WNBL suffer fixtures interruption
AS has happened in the last 24 months, sporting competitions across the world have found themselves disrupted due to issues relating to the outbreak of COVID-19. As the world looks to find a sense of normality again, these interruptions have still continued with the easing of restrictions. This has taken a toll on plenty of […]
From College to NBA: Jessup putting in the work and working hard
AFTER an impressive and breakout first season in the National Basketball League season, Rookie Me Central took the opportunity to get to know and catch up with Illawarra Hawks rising star, Justinian Jessup. Previously playing College basketball and attending Boise State Uni from 2016-2020, and after a shining debut season last season, Jessup is ready […]
WNBL Player Focus: Marina Mabrey
THE Perth Lynx finally got their Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season underway last weekend, and although they narrowly did not get over the line against Adelaide, one of the stars was guard Marina Mabrey. She came in and shot 30 points, and topped all others on the court that day. Mabrey shot two thirds […]
Changes reign supreme in shortened Round 6
THE weekend is approaching at a rapid rate which means the sixth round of the National Basketball League (NBL) is just around the corner. Unfortunately, the competition is becoming a victim of COVID-related issues on a weekly basis, which came to a head in Round 5, where there were only two games. However, these still […]
2021/22 NBL Team of the Week: Round 5
IN this series each week, we take a look at the strongest performing players at each position to create the league’s Team of the Week. The fifth round of the National Basketball League (NBL) has wrapped, and while there was only two matches throughout this time, there was still plenty for fans to enjoy. In […]
