Blues get going with conviction to open season
THE 2022 Victorian Junior Basketball Season (VJBL) season finally kicked off on Friday night, and despite an interrupted pre-season to say the least, the fixture was able to proceed as scheduled. The Under-18 girls competition had 10 matches on the schedule for the evening, as all 20 teams looked to start in the strongest fashion […]
Boomers send message with Lightning strike
A MIND-BOGGLING 15 points to two in the final term from Melbourne Boomers against Adelaide Lightning sent a message to the rest of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) ahead of finals. The Boomers, who were in control of their match against the Lightning, lead by 10 points heading into the final term, but then […]
JackJumpers turn Hawks flightless
THE long weekend basketball action proved to be extremely entertaining over the course of the last few days, with a number of excellent clashes taking place in this time. Sunday proved to be no exception, with the National Basketball League (NBL) schedule holding a triple-header around a number of the country’s finest stadiums. There were […]
Breakers bounce back against 36ers
THERE has been plenty of basketball to enjoy over the course of the weekend, with the National Basketball League (NBL) steadily heading towards the conclusion of the 2021/22 season. The action continued on Saturday, with the league hosting two matches on the opposite ends of the country, but both containing equal amounts of high-quality play. […]
Capitals claim big scalp by taming Lynx
WITH the current round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) in full swing, the schedule continued into Saturday. There was a pair of intriguing clashes on the day, as the competition just about reaches the conclusion of the home-and-away season. With finals just around the corner, each game carries a bit more significance given […]
2021/22 NBL: Team Focus – Tasmania JackJumpers vs Taipans
WITH the weekend finally arriving, the National Basketball League (NBL) action continued, with Round 15 well and truly under way. Friday night saw an intriguing clash between the Cairns Taipans and the Tasmania JackJumpers at Cairns Convention Centre, with plenty of excitement heading into the clash. The JackJumpers are still fighting for a top-four spot […]
Vic lays down the Law against reigning champs
THE latest round of the National Basketball League (NBL) kicked off in style, with two of the competition’s best sides opening proceedings. Round 15’s first match saw Melbourne United host the Perth Wildcats at John Cain Arena on Thursday night, in a rematch of last year’s grand final. It was a hotly anticipated clash, given […]
Blues hopeful of starting season in style
WHAT seems like the longest offseason of all time is over, and the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) is back for another bumper season of action. Things are set to kick off on Friday night, where four age groups will start their boys’ and girls’ season respectively, in what should be a cracking night of […]
Flames roar to spoil O’Hea’s home farewell
SYDNEY Uni Flames have spoiled Jenna O’Hea‘s final home Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) game by defeating Southside Flyers by two points last night. O’Hea announced her retirement from the WNBL during the week, and with the Flyers heading interstate to round out the season, the clash at Dandenong Stadium was set to be her […]
VJBL season kicks off with hope of normality
AFTER a long wait, another season of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) is finally upon us, after two years of interrupted campaigns. With continued optimism that COVID-related interruptions would drop off, this season is looking likely to be the first since 2019 to go ahead in its ‘normal’ format. This will hopefully mean that […]
Penultimate round set to kick off in style
THE weekend is nearly here, which means preparations for the upcoming round of the National Basketball League (NBL) will be just about complete. Round 15 has a number of excellent matchups on the schedule, and with finals just around the corner, some of these contests will certainly shape the top-four heading into the postseason. There […]
Lynx hold off Smith, Lightning with second quarter blitz
NOT even a whopping 24 points and 17 rebounds from Opals star Alanna Smith could stop Perth Lynx from winning their second consecutive match against Adelaide Lightning in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) last night. After dominating the Lightning in a thumping win just two days prior, the sides met for a second time […]
