Young sun spotlight: NBL – Round 6
MANY young stars had solid outings in Round 6 of the National Basketball League (NBL), as they continue to show the competition they have the composure and determination to compete at this level. Cairns duo, Melo Trimble and Devon Hall put up big points, scoring 18 each. Others are getting some game time with Finn Delaney […]
Weekend wash-up: NBL – Round 6
ROUND 6 presented another spectacular weekend, as we saw a number of close finishes and exciting games. The underdogs hung in there against some of the best teams in the competition and the stars were out, combining for a number of big plays in what made for a great round of games. New Zealand […]
Weekend wash-up: WNBL – Round 6
ROUND 6 was owned by the Boomers, who ended Perth’s winning streak and made it two from two in the Grand Final rematches. A clutch three from Tess Madgen stole the show on Friday night, but Dandenong beating the Spirit came a close second in a packed round of Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) highlights. […]
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 […]
