NBL | Next Star Watch – Round 9
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 […]
Classy Cole cracks in as Flyers soar past Capitals
THE Southside Flyers have denied the UC Capitals their first win of the 2023/24 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season, claiming a 17-point win in Round 5. The Flyers have started the season in solid form, competing for a top four spot over the first portion of the season, having collected a few impressive wins […]
NBL | Stats Central – Round 9
THE ninth round of play for the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) has come and gone, with some big scores taking place across the courts. With teams looking energised and refreshed after a week off, there were some high-scoring affairs across the span of seven games, taking place from Thursday to Sunday. Some of the […]
Spirit grind out overtime victory over Lightning
IN a sea-searing game that went down to the wire, the Bendigo Spirit defeated the Adelaide Lightning by five points at the Adelaide 36ers Arena on Saturday night. It was a match that was played on scoring momentum, with the Spirit controlling the first half. Whilst the Lightning fought back into the contest, the Spirit […]
NBL | As It Stands – Round 9
RETURNING after a week off, the National Basketball League (NBL) was at its excellent best over the weekend, with Round 9 of the 2023/24 season delivering some high-octane action. There were no games over the previous weekend due to a break that initially revolved around some FIBA matches, but those were subsequently cancelled. However, the […]
Bryce goes bang as Perth refuses to kneel to the Kings
IN a potential preview of some postseason action, the Perth Wildcats held on for a nine-point win over the Sydney Kings, with Bryce Cotton well and truly at the forefront. It was a highly anticipated matchup between two of the contending sides of the National Basketball League (NBL). The Kings have looked solid in their […]
NBL | Ones to Watch – Round 9
AFTER taking a week off for some FIBA matches that were initially planned, the National Basketball League (NBL) has returned to resume the 2023/24 season. The season is reaching the midway point of the fixture, and although there are sides faring well, the race for a spot in the finals is a tight as ever. […]
Le’Afa lethal off the bench as Breakers best 36ers
THE New Zealand Breakers have claimed a crucial win in the context of their season, downing the Adelaide 36ers thanks to an excellent performance from guard Izayah Le’afa. Throughout the start of the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) season, both sides had struggled at times, although the 36ers were coming into the game in better […]
Robertson rips through defence in close loss
DESPITE his team being overrun in the second half, Aussie guard Tyler Robertson was immense for the Portland Pilots during the team’s loss against their cross-town rivals in the Portland State Vikings on Wednesday. Now in his senior year, Robertson has already enjoyed a stellar college career with the Pilots, and has more responsibility than […]
Aokuso astounds as Townsville trumps Lightning
AN impactful offensive performance from center Zitina Aokuso drove the Townsville Fire to a six-point win over the Adelaide Lightning to kick off Round 5 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on Wednesday night. Returning home to the Townsville Entertainment Centre, the Fire came into the game on a three-game winning streak, and still […]
Wolfpack surge past Colarado with statement win
IN the battle of two undefeated division one women’s basketball teams, it was North Carolina State who was the last one standing of the pair, defeating Colorado by 18 points in the NCAAW on the weekend. A 22-6 opening term set up the memorable 78-60 victory. The win moved North Carolina State to a 7-0 […]
Townsville road warriors continue run
UNBEATEN on the road, reigning WNBL champions Townsville Fire made it back-to-back victories down in south west Australia, defeating Adelaide Lightning and Perth Lynx in Round 4. The Fire knocked off the Lightning by 23 points (74-51) on Thursday night, before downing Perth Lynx by 16 (92-76) on Saturday evening. Townsville currently sits second on […]
