Kraker puts on clinic for Spirit in big win over Lynx
A BRILLIANT shooting masterclass by Mehryn Kraker has helped the Bendigo Spirit to an upset win over the Perth Lynx in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) at the Bendat Basketball Centre on Saturday night. It was a big match for both sides, with the Lynx looking to keep in touch with the top four […]
NBL | Ones to Watch – Round 16
ROUND 16 of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2023/24 season has already delivered some enthralling contests, and that trend is set to continue over the weekend. The round kicked off on Wednesday night, with the Adelaide 36ers handing the SEM Phoenix a 25-point loss at State Basketball Centre. The 36ers continued their form of knocking […]
Taipans trump Hawks with buzzer-beating bite
THE National Basketball League (NBL) action continues to astound fans around Australia, with the Cairns Taipans producing a marvellous win at the buzzer against the Illawarra Hawks at WIN Entertainment Centre on Thursday night. With the game on the line in the dying seconds, it was Lat Mayen who proved to be the hero for […]
Adelaide annihilates Phoenix in powerful performance
ONE of the most impressive teams of the past month in the National Basketball League (NBL) has delivered again, with the Adelaide 36ers handing the SEM Phoenix a 25-point loss at State Basketball Centre on Wednesday night. Kicking off the first match of Pride Round, it was an important game both teams. The home side […]
Brazil-bound Opals announce Olympic Qualifiers squad
WITH the 2024 Paris Olympics getting closer by the day, the Australian Opals have announced their squad for the Qualifying tournament in Brazil next month. The Opals will face off against the host nation, Serbia, and Germany from February 7-11 in a bid to book a spot at the world’s premier sporting event later this […]
Cole crushes Bendigo’s Spirit in big win
A TREMENDOUS offensive performance from Rebecca Cole has helped the Southside Flyers to a big win over the Bendigo Spirit in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on Wednesday afternoon. The clash kicked off the week’s action in Australia’s premier basketball competition, and it was a big match for […]
NBL | Next Star Watch – Round 15
THERE was plenty of anticipation surrounding the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2023/24 season for many reasons, including the performances of some seriously talented youngsters. Through the NBL’s Next Stars program, some of the best prospects in the world have joined Australia’s premier basketball competition in a bid to further their chances of selection at the […]
Sydney slams Breakers in statement showing
LOOKING to break their form slump and keep in touch with the top four, the Sydney Kings made a statement at home, defeating the New Zealand Breakers by 29 points in the Kings’ inaugural Pink Hoops game at Qudos Bank Arena. The win came on the back of standout performances from Jaylen Adams and Denzel […]
NBL | Stats Central – Round 15
ROUND 15 of the National Basketball League (NBL) was one of the most memorable in the 2023/24 season, with some surprising results and classic contests taking place from Wednesday to Sunday. As the race for the finals heats up in one of the most even seasons in recent memory, no side looks unbeatable, or unlikely […]
Bullets continue finals charge over Hawks
LOOKING to carry on from their breakout victory over the JackJumpers, the Brisbane Bullets resumed their charge towards the play-in tournament, defeating the Illawarra Hawks by seven points at Nissan Arena. The win came on the back of standout performances from Nathan Sobey, Chris Smith and Tyrell Harrison, with Isaac White giving some spark off […]
NBL | As It Stands – Round 15
ROUND 15 of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2023/24 season was another unpredictable batch of games, and one of the best weekends of the fixture. With just six rounds to play, each game is as important as ever, and the race for a spot in the finals is one of the closest in recent memory. […]
Adams the ace as Kings bounce back
IT was a night of dominance from the Sydney Kings as the reigning champions got things back on track in emphatic fashion, producing a powerful 29-point win over the New Zealand Breakers at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Kings were in the midst of a form slump coming into the match, having lost […]
