Weekend previews: WNBL- Round 6
THE Boomers play host to the Fire at home, the Capitals will be hoping for a big percentage-boosting win agianst Dandenong and could the Flames finally secure their first win against Bendigo? The round has already gotten off to a fabulous start with a Tess Madgen three to seal a Townsville win over the Lightning. Melbourne […]
Weekend previews: WNBL – Round 6
IT’S a Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) triple-header tonight with each team looking forward to get a crucial win. Bendigo Spirit Vs. Dandenong Rangers Friday, 7pm at Bendigo Stadium Key match-ups: Nadeen Payne v Rebecca Cole Cole has been a key player for the Rangers in the season thus far, racking up 27 points, […]
Weekend previews: NBL – Round 6
BASKETBALL returns outside of Auckland as the Breakers start and end this next round of National Basketball League (NBL) action, which is a little less full-on than other weeks, with just five games. Newly-announced 36ers import, Demitrius Conger will make his debut against the team he played with last season, while Brisbane won’t want a […]
Number Crunching: WNBL – Round 5
THE dominance of the Perth Lynx continued over the past weekend, as they extended their lead on top of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) ladder. In this week’s number crunching piece, we look at the versatility of their star, Asia Taylor and her ability to impact the box score in more ways than one. […]
Number Crunching: NBL – Round 5
ROUND 5 still sees Melo Trimble lead all scorers in the National Basketball League (NBL), but there is another stat he leads. Also, a former big name player returns to the NBL and are the Australian players holding their own against the American imports? Take the good with the bad Melo Trimble still leads […]
Young gun spotlight: NBL – Round 5
MELO Trimble had two off games but was still damaging around the court. Harry Froling is playing some good games for Adelaide, Finn Delaney is getting some stats, whereas younger guys, Rhys Vague and Daniel Grida are contributing well in their more-extended game time. Cairns Taipans – #1 Melo Trimble Trimble is at his best […]
Young gun spotlight: WNBL – Round 5
MELBOURNE Boomers guard, Lindsay Allen has had one of her best weekends yet, making her one of the repeat offenders in our young gun spotlight. Zitina Aokuso and Brittany McPhee have also earned multiple mentions, while Cassidy McLean and Abbey Wehrung are some newer rising stars. #6 Cassidy McLean – Bendigo Spirit Bendigo escaped with […]
Weekend wash-up: NBL – Round 5
TWO buzzer-beaters in one weekend set the tone for one of the most action-packed rounds of National Basketball League (NBL) we have ever seen. Unfortunately for Brisbane fans, the Bullets were on the end of both of them, but for Perth fans, their reigning Most Valuable Player (MVP), Bryce Cotton is unbelievably reaching new heights after five […]
Weekend wrap: WNBL – Round 5
THE Boomers are starting to find form at the end of Round 5, while the Flames are still without a win. There’s concerns over Suzy Batkovic and Townsville, but hope for the Lynx, who look to continue their hot winning streak. Melbourne Boomers (96) defeated Sydney Uni Flames (79) Given their run so far, not many […]
Weekend previews: NBL – Round 5
ROUND 4 produced some good results for the Bullets, who are on a two-game winning streak. They play two games this weekend to improve their position, one against Perth who also has a double. The Wildcats and Melbourne sit atop the ladder after last round with five wins each. Cairns and Illawarra have tough assignments, […]
Weekend previews: WNBL – Round 5
A game that is going to be one of the biggest of the season so far, Canberra Capitals will be heading over to Perth to take on the Lynx, in a second versus third place clash. For both the Lightning and Rangers, winning their battle will be crucial if they want to remain within the […]
Weekend previews: WNBL – Melbourne Boomers v Sydney Uni Flames
ON another exciting Thursday night encounter, the Sydney Uni Flames will be searching for their first win of the season. Meanwhile, the Boomers will be seeking some consistency with a big win to get their confidence back up. Melbourne Boomers v Sydney Uni Flames Thursday, 7pm at State Basketball Centre The key match-up: Brittany […]
