WNBL Team Watch: Perth Lynx
THE 2020-21 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season delivered some highlights for the Perth Lynx, but they ultimately fell short of their goal of making the finals at the end of the season. It was a season with a clear top four come season’s end, with the Lynx finishing with four wins and nine losses […]
NBL1 North: 2021 League MVP’s announced
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North season wrapped up in both the men’s and women’s competitions, the league has announced the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for each division. With plenty of talent across the league delivering eye-catching seasons, the league would have had a tough decision to make, but they ultimately settled on […]
WNBL Team Watch: Bendigo Spirit
IT was a disappointing 2020-21 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) campaign for the Bendigo Spirit, who failed to register a win from 13 games. There were close encounters, such as the agonising six-point loss at the hands of the Adelaide Lightning, but there were far too many games where the team was not competitive enough. […]
NBL: United sign talented guard to development spot
THE Melbourne United have added another impressive offseason addition, signing National Basketball League (NBL)1 guard William ‘Davo’ Hickey to a two-year Development player contract, with the second year containing a potential elevation. Hickey joins the NBL as a development player for the second time, having already been a part of cross-town rival South-East Melbourne Phoenix […]
2021 Draft Central NBL1 Central Men’s Team of the Year
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1’s Central Division has recently concluded their 2021 season, with the North Adelaide Rockets emerging victorious in the grand final. There were plenty of close contests and outstanding individual and team performances in an entertaining year. With the year completed, let’s take a look at our 2021 team of the year, […]
Phoenix take off by signing former Houston Rocket
AHEAD of the 2021-22 National Basketball League (NBL) season, the South East Melbourne Phoenix have continued to add quality talent to their list, signing Chinese star Zhou Qi for two seasons as the side look to push for a maiden NBL championship. Zhou will add some serious height to the Phoenix squad, standing at a […]
NBL1 North Men’s Grand Final: Stats wrap
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1 North Men’s league held its grand final series over the weekend, and the best of three contest was decided in just two games with the Mackay Meteors taking home the 2021 championship. Both matches were extremely close, and ended up going down to the final possession, with game two even […]
NBL1 North Women’s Grand Final: Stats wrap
OVER the weekend, the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North Women’s league held its best of three grand final series. The result took just two games to decide, with the Logan Thunder claiming two tense victories to walk away 2021 champions. Both games were decided by four points or less, and could have gone either way, […]
Tigers hold off Rockets to back up minor premiership with NBL1 Central Women’s title
SOUTHERN Tigers have held off a determined North Adelaide Rockets to win the inaugural National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central women’s division title at St Clair Recreation Centre last night. The Tigers finished on top of the table and won through to the grand final in the most efficient way, with the fifth placed Rockets threatening […]
Rockets launch complete to douse Flames in NBL1 Central Men’s Grand Final
NORTH Adelaide Rockets have completed a remarkable run from a 1-6 start to the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central men’s division season to claim the title from fourth spot. The Rockets defeated Norwood Flames by 15 points in last night’s decider, with the Flames themselves also a surprise grand finalist after finishing third on […]
Meteors claim NBL1 North Men’s title after overtime thriller
MACKAY Meteors have claimed the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 North Men’s title, winning game two in a thrilling overtime contest against Cairns Marlins by three points. The result was an identical margin to game one, showing not much between the sides, but the Meteors proved that little bit better again, closing out the need […]
Thunder storm home to NBL1 North Women’s title on the road
LOGAN Thunder have closed out the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Women’s title with a low-scoring two-point win over Southern Districts, winning their second straight game and claiming the championship without the need for a third match. The Spartans led throughout the contest, but the Thunder stormed home to grab the victory, 63-61. The Spartans took […]
