QSL Women’s Round 7 preview: Capitals to roll into Gold Coast for top four clash
A TOP four clash between third placed Brisbane Capitals and fourth placed Gold Coast Rollers is our match of the round for the Queensland State League (QSL) Women’s Round 7. In a round where there are some lob-sided contests, the top four clash looms as the match to watch, with both sides having had just […]
WNBL Player Spotlight – Canberra Capitals – Kelsey Griffin
CAPITALS co-captain and one half of Canberra’s backbone, Kelsey Griffin means as much to Paul Goriss’ squad as oxygen does to a human being. After Griffin announced at the start of the Free Agency period that she would be a part of the squad for next season, the Capitals franchise could breathe a huge sigh […]
Classic Contest: Scott Fisher and North Melbourne Giants win first Grand Final
ALMOST every basketball fan has respect for the National Basketball League (NBL) pioneers, the ones that carved a path for the great league we have today. Yet, even with hardcore fans, most are unable to recite a name other than Andrew Gaze. That is why this Classic Contest in particular provides such an important insight, […]
QSL Men’s Round 7 preview: Thunder look to build momentum in bottom two clash
USC RIP City and Toowoomba Mountaineers will double-up over the weekend with each of the other 10 Queensland State League (QSL) Men’s teams taking to the court once over the weekend. USC face Sunshine Coast Phoenix Teal tomorrow night before taking on Ipswich Force on Saturday, whilst Toowoomba travel to take on the Southern Districts […]
WNBL Player Spotlight – Canberra Capitals – Keely Froling
FOR whoever Paul Goriss decides to replace Kia Nurse’s role in the starting five rotation, it will be a monumental ask to say the least. As it stands, Keely Froling’s increased presence in the frontcourt seems to be a likely option for the 24-year-old, after re-signing for one more season with the two-time championship side. […]
QSL Men’s statistics: Who are the dead-eye shooters?
THIS week’s Queensland State League (QSL) Men’s clash focuses on the top shooters in the competition. Whilst some might be due to volume, many are also accurate, with the likes of Brisbane Capitals’ Jarred Bairstow, South West Metro Pirates’ Jonathon Mines and Gold Coast Rollers’ Jalen Patton Croker among the consistent shooters this season thus […]
WNBL Player Spotlight – Canberra Capitals – Maddison Rocci
QUICKLY becoming one of the Women’s National Basketball League’s (WNBL) most prominent guards, Maddison Rocci earned her stripes last season and now looks to develop even further with the Capitals in WNBL21, as she once again eyes up a starting five spot. Rocci was one of the six members to be re-signed during Canberra’s signing […]
Classic Contest: Andrew Gaze and Tigers win first championship
THEY say great teams become championship teams from how they respond to losses. Well in 1993, the Melbourne Tigers were undisputedly a great team. Led by National Basketball League (NBL) phenom Andrew Gaze, the superstar had dragged the Tigers to five straight finals appearances, but still had nothing to show for it. Funny to think […]
QSL Women’s Round 6 wrap: Logan Thunders to statement win as Spartans grab outright second
LOGAN Thunder’s unbeaten streak extended another week with a big win over second placed Brisbane Capitals, whilst Southern Districts Spartans moved up to second on the table in this round’s Queensland State League (QSL) Women’s Round 6 wrap. Brisbane Capitals (59) defeated by Logan Thunder (98) It was billed as a top of the table […]
WNBL Player Spotlight – Canberra Capitals – Tahlia Tupaea
THIS week Draft Central takes a look at the reigning back-to-back champions of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) in the University of Canberra Capitals, as they look to cement their dynasty for the upcoming WNBL21 campaign with Paul Goriss and his side searching for Canberra’s tenth title in franchise history. In what will be […]
QSL Men’s Round 6 wrap: Force upsets Spartans as Capitals win in high-scoring epic
IPSWICH Force moved up to fourth in the Queensland State League (QLS) Men’s competition after an upset win over the third placed Southern District Spartans, while top two sides, RedCity Roar and Brisbane Capitals pulled away at the top of the table. Brisbane Capitals (116) defeated Logan Thunder (106) Brisbane Capitals have gone outright in […]
WNBL Player Spotlight: Townsville Fire – Zitina Aokuso
IN terms of the biggest and most anticipated returns to the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) next season, the re-arrival of 21-year-old Zitina Aokuso is up there across the league, with the 193cm-tall center set to take the league by storm after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) related injury. Townsville Fire head coach […]
