NZNBL Round 10: Friday night
IT was an action packed Friday night of New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) with three big games as Southland Sharks, Wellington Saints and Auckland Huskies took out the win in each of their respective matches. Canterbury Rams (81) defeated by Southland Sharks (92) The second placed Sharks imposed themselves against Canterbury Rams claiming an […]
New Zealand Season Review
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 New Zealand Breakers. Season Summary: Season 2020/21 was probably the toughest on the New Zealand Breakers more than anyone else, as […]
2021 NZNBL Round 10 preview: Top four battles headline the round
ROUND 10 of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) commences tonight with some ladder defining clashes headlining the round. With the finals inching closer and closer now is the time for the sides to hit their stride and start to rally some much needed momentum. Canterbury Rams vs. Southland Sharks Friday, July 2 @7:30pm […]
Cairns Taipans Season Review
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 first team under the microscope is the last placed Cairns Taipans. Season Summary: Season 2020/21 will be one to forget for Mike Kelly and the Cairns […]
Wellington Saints maintain winning momentum
WELLINGTON Saints reigned supreme over Nelson Giants, claiming a 12-point win in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). It was a tight contest throughout the game, with neither side able to really pull away as the lead chopped and changed until the top of the table Saints put the foot down (86-74). The Giants […]
2021 Big V Women’s: Round 14
THE Big V Women’s returned this week after a couple of weeks off due to the COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria and it did not disappoint. There were a couple of big results as Sunbury and Bulleen continued their winning ways. Southern Peninsula (52) defeated by Keilor (66) Keilor Thunder picked up where they left off […]
2021 NBL1 North wrap: Round 7
NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL)1 Round 7 took place over the weekend, with plenty of big clashes making headlines this week. Women’s Southern District Spartans defeated Rockhampton Cyclones It was a triumphant win for the Southern District Spartans on Sunday afternoon, as they caused an upset win against Rockhampton Cyclones. Rockhampton got the first points on […]
2021 NBL1 South Men’s wrap: Round 10
WAVERLEY Falcons leapfrogged Nunawading Spectres following the Falcons’ on the road win against the Spectres as Round 10 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 men’s division was completed. It was one of two wins the Falcons picked up over the weekend, also accounting for the Eltham Wildcats by 14 points in their other contest. Heading […]
2021 NBL1 West wrap: Round 11
ROUND 11 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West competition was done and won on the weekend with a number of one-sided results as the top teams took control in their matches. Women’s: Lakeside Lightning v Cockburn Cougars Lakeside Lightning came out on top during Friday’s clash against the Cockburn Cougars. Their impressive win at […]
2021 NBL1 Central wrap: Round 11
ROUND 11 of the National Basketball League (NBL1) saw plenty of excitement and big wins as the top of the table Sturt Sabres dominated in their clash against Central District Lions in the women’s while in the men’s it was a much closer round. Men’s: Forestville Eagles (89) defeated Norwood Flames (84) The Eagles just […]
2021 Big V Men’s: Round 14
BIG V returned this weekend after a month long COVID-19 enforced hiatus and Round 14 did not disappoint. There were a number of blowouts with Keilor almost doubling their opponents score while it was much closer between Hawthorn and McKinnon. Chelsea (106) defeated Western Port (78) Chelsea raced out of the blocks with a 29 […]
2021 NBL1 South: Round 10 – Wildcats hunting top spot, Blues form continues
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1 Women’s competition returned to Victoria after another state-wide lockdown and it was the Eltham Wildcats who returned in fine style defeating the Falcons 94-80, continuing on from Saturday’s win against the Waverley Falcons at home. The Wildcats made it two from two in Round 10 after Sunday’s win on the […]
