NBL1 North Men’s Grand Final wrap: Game One
THE Mackay Meteors have taken the first game in the NBL1 North Men’s Grand Final series, holding on in a thriller against the Cairns Marlins to claim a three-point victory at Mackay Basketball Stadium on Friday night. The Marlins gave themselves every opportunity to win, including a chance to take the game to overtime with […]
NBL1 North Women’s Grand Final wrap – Game One
THE National Basketball League(NBL)1’s North Women’s league kicked off their best of three grand final series on Friday night, with the Logan Thunder claiming a 75-71 point victory against the Southern District Spartans at Rowland Cowan Stadium. The game proved to be tightly contested throughout all four quarters. The Thunder jumped out to an early […]
NBL1 Central: Year of the underdog as both Rockets sides hope for lift-off in final
GRAND final weekend is upon us in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central league, as both the men’s and women’s league prepare to face off for the ultimate prize in one final match. There are plenty of storylines heading into this exciting weekend of basketball. From individual match-ups to scoring battles, basketball purists will find […]
NBL: Bullets go global with impressive double signing
WITH the NBL season only a couple of months away, the Brisbane Bullets have made waves across the league, signing a pair of impressive international players, including one NBA hopeful. Spanish guard Tom Digbeu has joined the side as a part of the NBL’s Next Stars program, a pathway that has potential to lead to […]
2021 NBL1 North Women’s Grand Final Preview
THE biggest game of the year is finally here for the National Basketball League (NBL)1’s North Women’s division, with the Southern Districts Spartans destined to take on the Logan Thunder in a three-game series. A top-of-the-table clash, this series should provide essential viewing for sporting fans. Southern District Spartans vs Logan Thunder Friday, September 10 […]
2021 NBL1 Central Men’s Grand Final Preview
GRAND final season is in full swing as National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central Men’s division prepare for their deciding game this weekend. With two sides desperate to claim the competition’s greatest prize, there is no doubt this clash between the Norwood Flames and North Adelaide Rockets will be anything short of thrilling. Each team boasts […]
NBL1 North Men’s Grand Final Preview
With only two teams remaining in the National Basketball League (NBL)1’s North Men’s division, an exciting grand final awaits. With the Marlins upsetting and knocking out the previous favourite in the semi-finals, will they continue their fairytale run, or will the Meteors stamp their authority on the contest and finish the 2021 season as champions? […]
NBL1 Central Women’s Grand Final Preview
THE big dance is finally here for the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central Women’s, with the final two teams set to lock horns on Saturday night, with the North Adelaide Rockets and the Southern Tigers vying for the ultimate prize. Southern Tigers vs North Adelaide Rockets Saturday, September 11 @ 5:30pm After such a dominant […]
Spartans and Thunder reach grand final in tantalising NBL1 North women’s decider
THE two powerhouses of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North women’s division have reached the grand final, with the Southern Districts Spartans and Logan Thunder winning their respective semi-finals on the weekend. The Spartans toppled the Mackay Meteorettes, while the Thunder accounted for the Townsville Flames, to book a tantalising best-of-three grand final series starting […]
Marlins stun Thunder, set up Meteoric grand final
CAIRNS Marlins have defied the odds to reach the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 North Men’s Division Grand Final, knocking off minor premiers Logan Thunder in the semi-finals. The fifth placed Marlins first overcame Gold Coast Rollers in the elimination final, and have now taken down the Thunder – who previously only had one loss […]
Lift off for Rockets as men’s side makes it two from two
NORTH Adelaide Rockets have launched at the right time of the year, to take down the minor premiers Sturt Sabres and post an impressive 17-point win (86-69) on the road to reach the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central Men’s Division Grand Final. The Rockets started the season at 1-6 and looked way off the […]
Rockets launch into NBL1 Women’s decider
NORTH Adelaide Rockets have continued their rise into the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Women’s Division Grand Final after defeating South Adelaide Panthers by just four points last night. The Rockers came from fifth spot on the ladder and three do-or-die finals to reached the decider next week. Of the three, the 76-72 preliminary final […]
