2021 Big V Men’s: Round 16
AT the end of Round 16 of the Big V Men’s competition, there were a number of surprise wins and losses that unfolded over the weekend. Chelsea (84) defeated by Hawthorn (121) Chelsea was overpowered and came unstuck as they were unable to hold off a dominant Hawthorn side. Hawthorn immediately took the lead in […]
NBL1 North Round 9
ROUND 9 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North played out over the weekend, with both the men’s and women’s matches providing plenty of intriguing results. Men’s Townsville Heat v Cairns Marlins Townsville Heat prevailed in their Round 9 game against the Cairns Marlins, thanks to a final period shootout where everything was put out […]
Melbourne United season summary
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) season done and dusted we take a look at the performance of each team and how they fared in season 2021. The next team under the microscope is Melbourne United who won the 2021 NBL title. SEASON SUMMARY: It was a season to remember for head coach Dean Vickerman […]
2021 NBL1 Central wrap: Round 13
ROUND 13 of the National Basketball League (NBL1) Central played host to a number of cracking matches in both the men’s and women’s leagues. Men’s: Forestville Eagles (93) defeated Woodville Warriors (59) The Eagles bounced back after a loss last round to defeat the Warriors by 34 points. It was a one-sided affair from the […]
Saints secure top spot with another big win
WELLINGTON Saints will head into the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) Final Four as the team to beat, securing top spot on the ladder following a 17-point triumph over the Otago Nuggets. Whilst the Nuggets were not in finals contention after Auckland Huskies wrapped up the last spot in the post-season series last night, […]
Perth Wildcats season summary
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) season done and dusted we take a look at the performance of each team and how they fared in season 2021. The next team under the microscope is Perth Wildcats who had another outstanding season. SEASON SUMMARY: Another great season for the Wildcats as they made the Grand Final […]
NBL1 South women’s wrap: Round 12 – Eagles stun Blues in upset of the season
DIAMOND Valley Eagles have provided the biggest upset of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South women’s season with a stunning overtime victory against the top-of-the-table Frankston Blues. The Eagles were anchored to the bottom in the game, having only one one match in 12 encounters, including a 17-point defeat at the hands of another struggling […]
Huskies secure Final Four spot after hard-fought win over Airs
AUCKLAND Huskies have secured the last spot in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) Final Four after producing a tough six-point victory over the last placed Taranaki Mountainairs. The Huskies needed to win to see off challengers below them, and they did just that despite missing talented stars Chris Johnson and Dontae Nance. A […]
Saints, Hawks Final Four preparation continues as Rams hold off Giants in overtime
WELLINGTON Saints and Hawkes Bay Hawks have continued their strong seasons to grab wins against the bottom two sides of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL), whilst Canterbury Rams kept their Final Four aspirations alive with an overtime victory over Nelson Giants. Both the Saints and Hawks had no troubles over their respective opponents, […]
Sharks book Final Four spot with 24-point triumph over Nuggets
SOUTHLAND Sharks have dominated the opening half of their clash against Otago Nuggets to storm to a 24-point win and lock in a final four spot for the upcoming post-season series. The Sharks piled on 71 points in the opening half of action to the Nuggets’ 35, all but securing the victory. Whilst the Nuggets […]
Illawarra Hawks season summary
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) season done and dusted we take a look at the performance of each team and how they fared in season 2021. The next team under the microscope is Illawarra Hawks who had a season to remember. Season Summary: After a disappointing 2020 campaign the Hawks came out with a […]
Giant win over Franklin gifts Nelson breathing room on the ladder
NELSON Giants reigned supreme in their clash against Franklin Bulls claiming a whopping 35-point win, 119-85. It was only the Giants’ sixth win of the season but it was a convincing one as they put the clamps on the seventh placed Bulls. The intention of the Giants was clear from the opening jumpball of the […]
