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 […]
Weekend previews: NBL – Illawarra Hawks v Melbourne United
THE standalone game in the National Basketball League (NBL) tonight sees Illawarra Hawks host Melbourne United in what hopes to be a good clash. Illawarra Hawks v Melbourne United Thursday, 6:50pm at WIN Entertainment Centre The key matchup: Jordair Jett v Casper Ware Ware has had a great month (22.0 points) and can identify when […]
Number crunching: WNBL- Round 4
THE Melbourne Boomers have taken away two of the more unusual stats of the week after a round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). In doing so, the Boomers have handed the Spirit a nice feat, while Perth is also flying high. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Flames are yet to […]
Young gun spotlight- WNBL- Round 4
THIS week’s young gun spotlight features players from five different teams. Guards, Lindsay Allen and Brittany McPhee continue to impress for their sides, and are again recognised in this week’s edition. Townsville’s Mikaela Donnelly, Bendigo’s Abbey Wehrung and Sydney’s Vanessa Panousis all stepped up to the plate as well in Round 4. #5 Vanessa […]
Number crunching: NBL- Round 4
ROUND 4 saw Melo Trimble continue his hot start to the season, Andrew Bogut answer his critics and a premier match-up that was slow to get started! Melo Trimble leading all scorers Cairns Taipans star, Melo Trimble has come out of the blocks firing in 2018. The guard out of Maryland has averaged 26.6 […]
