36ers kick start their season with thrilling win
THE second round of the National Basketball League (NBL) began last night and it could not have got off to a better start. In a nail-biting clash, the Adelaide 36ers have emerged victorious in their clash with the Tasmania JackJumpers at MyState Bank Arena on Thursday night. The contest went right down to the wire, […]
Cross-town clash set to hit Melbourne
FOLLOWING an entertaining first round of National Basketball League (NBL) action, the competition’s teams will be gearing up for another weekend of high-quality basketball. Now that the league’s sides are warmed up and have a feel for the opposition, expect the matches to go up a notch. The schedule of round 2 contains a number […]
Bendigo finally have winning Spirit again
AFTER 676 days the Bendigo Spirit are finally back on the WNBL winners list, after defeating the Melbourne Boomers by five goals, 63-58. It was the Boomers who got first possession and the first score on the board after Cayla George was fouled. The Spirit then got on the board moments later after Anneli Maley […]
2021/22 NBL Team of the Week: Round 1
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. Over the most recent weekend, the first round of the National Basketball League (NBL) produced some thrilling action across the first six matches of the season. There were some big […]
2021/22 WNBL Team of the Week: Round 1
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. Over the most recent weekend, the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) returned, with two matches taking place over the span of two days. There were some stirring performances and entertaining […]
Positional Analysis Round 1: Point Guard
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) season in full swing after a round of action, there is plenty of attention on the structure that teams have taken into the NBL22 season. The role of all five starting positions in the modern game is so fluid, with the game advancing from the ways of the past. […]
Team Focus: Sydney Kings Round 1
THE opening round of the National Basketball League (NBL) has concluded, with some cracking contests across the league. One of the most entertaining clashes we saw over the weekend was the match between the Sydney Kings and Melbourne United on Sunday afternoon. The two sides have enjoyed an entertaining rivalry over recent years, given their […]
Wildcats prove too strong for Taipans
THE first round of the National Basketball League (NBL) wrapped on Sunday night, with the weekend’s action closing with a commanding performance from last year’s grand finalists in their second match of the round. In the final match of the day, the Perth Wildcats overpowered the Cairns Taipans, winning the contest by an impressive 23 […]
Illawarra Hawks Player Focus: Duop Reath vs 36ers
THE first round of National Basketball League (NBL) has wrapped in the last 24 hours, with fans likely satisfied with an exciting round of action. There appeared no signs of rust for many teams, with plenty of high-scoring affairs across the competition. Sunday delivered fans a triple-header, with three matches taking place back-to-back-to-back throughout the […]
Opals squad announced for the 2022 World Cup
IN a much-anticipated release this morning, the 2022 Opals squad for next year’s World Cup in Sydney was announced. The 24-strong squad is full of talent. It includes the likes of Tokyo 2020 squad members Jenna O’Hea, Marianna Tolo, and Sara Blicavs, and Asia Cup squad members Keely Froling, Darcee Garbin, and Maddison Rocci. This […]
UC Capitals surge in second half comeback
IN an exciting, fast-paced and entertaining first round of WNBL in the books, the UC Capitals fought back strongly in the second half, defeating the Sydney Uni Flames by three points, 58-55. For the Flames, who have recruited some exciting talent and a new coach at the helm, Shane Heal and looking to push the […]
Two magic moments: SEM Phoenix defeat NZ Breakers
THE first round of National Basketball League (NBL) action continued on Saturday night, with just one match being played for the entire day. In a dominant display, the South East Melbourne Phoenix defeated the New Zealand Breakers by 24 points at John Cain Arena. The Phoenix won three of four quarters in pretty convincing fashion, […]
