Phoenix break New Zealand hearts with fast finish
SOUTH East Melbourne Phoenix have stormed to a memorable seven-point win over New Zealand Breakers at John Cain Arena last night, maintaining their good form in the National Basketball League (NBL)21 competition. Despite the best efforts of a record-breaking Colton Iverson (26 points, 22 rebounds), the Phoenix had the answers when it counted. Trailing by […]
Sixers hold strong after shaky third against Hawks, end five-game skid
MORE than 5,000 South Australians attended last night’s game to see the Adelaide 36ers snap their five-game losing streak winning 84-72, as they staved off an Illawarra Hawks comeback effort in which Brian Goorjian’s men unleashed an unbelievable third quarter performance. Adelaide’s shooting was lacklustre at best in the first quarter, shooting just 31 per […]
Kings back in top four after strong win over Sobey and Bullets
AFTER producing a strong first half, the Brisbane Bullets were unable to hold off a relentless Sydney Kings side going down in New South Wales, 90-71, with the Queensland side lacking the star power needed thanks to numerous injuries within the side. The win for the hosts helped get their five-game home stint off on […]
Perth Wildcats make it eight in a row
PERTH Wildcats continued their winning ways with a six-point victory over the Sydney Kings (95-89) on Thursday night. The Wildcats have been in scintillating form and this game once again lived up to those standards as they recorded their eighth straight victory despite the best efforts of Casper Ware. Sydney did all the running in […]
Broekhoff finds range to help Phoenix sink Hawks
RYAN Broekhoff has arrived in the National Basketball League (NBL). The NBA talent has been gradually building minutes working into the competition, but it was his impact that spurred the South East Melbourne Phoenix onto a massive win over Illawarra Hawks on the road last night. The Phoenix – looking to bounce back from its […]
Sydney need consistency to have NBL21 success; not just from their imports
WHEN it comes to teams that have maintained a good consistency throughout the NBL21 campaign, the Sydney Kings do not particularly pop into minds as the nine-win, nine-loss team has struggled to find any substantial headway in the standings to this point. Hanging around in fifth position on the ladder right now, the Kings have […]
2021 Big V Women’s: Round 4 preview
BIG V Women’s Round 4 commences on Saturday with Hume still on the hunt for their first win of the 2021 season. Meanwhile Sunbury Jets and Keilor look to make it four on the trot and create some ladder separation on the ladder. Southern Peninsula vs. McKinnon Saturday, April 10 @5:00pm Southern Peninsula is enjoying […]
2021 NBL Round 12 preview: Rescheduled games force quick changes
THE National Basketball League (NBL) is hotting up heading into Round 12 as the ladder starts to take shape and sides look to keep their season alive with some much needed wins. With a snap lockdown in Queensland the NBL has been forced to make some fixture adjustments with the match between the Brisbane Bullets […]
2021 Big V Men’s: Round 4 preview
HEADING into Round 4 of the Big V Men’s, Sunbury Jets and McKinnon will be looking to keep their winning streak alive and make it four straight as Western Port still search for their first win but have shown glimpses of magic. Hawthorn vs. Hume Saturday, April 10 @7:30pm Hawthorn will be looking to get […]
2021 VJBL: Under 18s wrap – Round 1
ROUND 1 of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18s got underway over the weekend with a number close contests headlining the round in both the boys and girls competitions. Ashe Pool Boys: Round 1 in the Ashe Pool was dictated by a number of exciting clashes with the contest between Casey and Sandringham […]
2021 VJBL: Under 16s wrap – Round 1
ROUND 1 of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) got underway on Friday night with the Under 16s action front and centre. With 20 teams competing in each age range there was no shortage of close encounters and impressive performances as teams looked to kick their season off in style with a big win. Ashe […]
Harvey’s huge half sets up big Hawks win
IN only their second home game of the season, the Illawarra Hawks blew away the Brisbane Bullets 96-72 to take third place on the ladder with only three games left in season 2021. A huge first half from American import Tyler Harvey was instrumental in driving the Hawks to their 10th win of the season. […]
