NBL Semi-final Series previews
IT is an age-old saying that defense wins championships, and in these two semi-final matchups of the 2018/19 National Basketball League season, that is certainly true. Some of the best defensive players go head-to-head, whereas on the opposite end of the court, sharp shooters are likely to bust heads to put up as many shots […]
MUVJBL Boys: Championship Division teams
THE final four teams have qualified for the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) championship division across both the Under 18s and Under 16s Boys. Under 18 Boys Crossover Round Results: Knox (57) defeated Pakenham (55) Diamond Valley 2 (51) defeated by Ringwood (59) Blackburn (71) defeated by Geelong (72) Collingwood (49) defeated Eltham […]
NBL1 to open with blockbuster triple-header
THE inaugural NBL1 season will tip off on Friday, March 20 with former National Basketball League (NBL) foes the Geelong Supercats and Nunawading Spectres going head-to-head at Geelong Arena in a blockbuster triple-header opening night. Across the other side of the state, Dandenong Rangers face the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence at home, while the […]
Number crunching: NBL – Post-season
A BIG week of number crunching this week in the National Basketball League (NBL), as we look at some season stats that decided our scoring champion and MVP awards, as well as an interesting record for Andrew Gaze, and the Perth Wildcats shot blocking is put under the microscope. TRIMBLE vs COTTON What a season […]
NBL1 to showcase next level of Australia’s basketball talent
BASKETBALL Victoria has partnered with the National Basketball League (NBL) to create a ew league to strengthen the pathway for Australia’s best basketball talent. Tipping off on March 29, NBL1 will consist of 18 clubs across Southern Australia, and feature both men’s and women’s teams. The season will be played across 15 rounds, with a […]
Victoria’s Under-20 Women win ninth straight national championships
VICTORIA’S Under-20 Women continued their decade of dominance at the national championships over the past week, taking home the title with a 13-point win over New South Wales (NSW) in the gold medal match. It was their ninth straight title, since South Australia last won in 2010. Leading by six points at the first break, […]
Victoria goes back-to-back at Under-20 Men’s national championships
VICTORIA’S Under-20 Men were crowned national champions on Sunday for the second consecutive year after triumphing in their gold medal clash over Western Australia. Victoria’s Ivor Burge Men and Ivor Burge Women also medalled at the tournament, picking up silver in their competitions. An elite defensive effort set up Victoria’s 76-69 triumph over Western Australia […]
MUVJBL Under 16 Girls: Grading Phase Two Review
THE first teams of the Under 16 Girls’ Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) have been eliminated from the race to the championship division, while four more teams secured their spots in the top grade for the 2019 season. We review how each pool fared in the second phase of grading. Pool 1: 1st […]
MUVJBL Under 16 Boys: Grading Phase Two Review
THE first teams of the Under 16 Boys’ Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) have been eliminated from the race to the Under 16 Boys championship division, while four more teams secured their spots in the top grade for the 2019 season. We review how each pool fared in the second phase of grading. […]
Weekend wash-up: NBL – Round 18
THE regular season is in the books and for six teams, their 2018/19 NBL season comes to an end, while for the Perth Wildcats, Melbourne United, Sydney Kings and Brisbane Bullets, the postseason awaits. New Zealand Breakers 130 defeated Illawarra Hawks 96 Two teams who will not be taking part in the postseason tournament faced […]
MUVJBL Under 18 Girls: Grading Phase Two Review
THE first teams of the Under 18 Girls’ Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) have been eliminated from the race to the championship division, while four more teams secured their spots in the top grade for the 2019 season. We review how each pool fared in the second phase of grading. Pool 1: 1st […]
Young Gun Spotlight: NBL – Round 18
THE home and away season for the 2018/19 National Basketball League (NBL) season is done and dusted, and some of the league’s youngest earned themselves massive plaudits for their work. The prestigious NBL Awards were held on Sunday too with the Adelaide 36ers Harry Froling taking out Rookie Of The Year, an accolade that is […]
