Tassie tame Taipans at the buzzer with McVeigh magic
IN another exciting round of National Basketball League (NBL) action, the Tasmania JackJumpers claimed one of the most exciting wins of the year, as Jack McVeigh nailed a three-pointer at the buzzer to sink the Cairns Taipans. In the first of Saturday’s games, both teams were coming off a loss on Thursday, and were eager […]
NBL | Ones to Watch – Round 8
AFTER a shortened week of play last week, the National Basketball League (NBL) has returned for the eighth round of the 2023/24 season. Round 7 saw just five games of NBL action take place over three days, but Round 8 has much more to offer, with seven games stretching from Thursday to Sunday. The competition […]
Bendigo seeks opening win against unbeaten Lynx
ROUND 3 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) resumes tonight, with the Perth Lynx looking to maintain their unbeaten record when they take on the Bendigo Spirit. The round commenced on Wednesday night, when the Sydney Flames handed the UC Capitals a five-point loss to jump back into contention. The match carried a fair […]
Melbourne magnificent despite loss
ONE of Australia’s best young female basketballers was in fine form on Wednesday night, as Jade Melbourne produced an excellent performance in the UC Capitals‘ five-point loss to the Sydney Flames. The two teams clashed at Quaycentre in Sydney to kick off the third round of the 2023/24 season in the Women’s National Basketball League […]
PODCAST | Got Next Season 2 Episode 6
THE Got Next Podcast is back after an unexpected week off, with plenty to unpack after another week of National Basketball League (NBL) action and the commencement of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season. Host Michael Alvaro and Basketball Analyst Liam Badkin return to discuss the week’s action and what it all means moving […]
NBL | Next Star Watch – Round 7
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 […]
Southside flies late to fire back at Townsville
IN a grand final rematch between two teams looking to maintain momentum after respective Round 1 wins, the Southside Flyers got revenge on the Townsville Fire for last season’s WNBL Grand Final result. Trailing for the majority of the match, the Flyers came up with some clutch plays late in the game to claim an […]
McDonald makes statement as Perth powers past Lightning
OFF-SEASON recruit Aari McDonald delivered an astounding performance to lead the Perth Lynx past the Adelaide Lightning in Round 2 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) over the weekend. The game took place on Saturday night, in a clash between two sides that started the season in different fashion. The Lynx were coming off […]
NBL | Stats Central – Round 7
ROUND 7 of the 2023 National Basketball League (NBL) season took place over the weekend, with the action stretching from Friday to Sunday. There were significantly less games than previous weeks, with the shortened round attributed to an extended batch of matches last week. Round 7 saw just five games take place, with only three […]
Boomers continue undefeated streak
The Melbourne Boomers have continued their winning streak in the WNBL for season 2023/24, winning their third game of the season against the Sydney Flames 95-80 at Qudos Bank Arena. In the early stages of the first quarter, where both teams went basket for basket, the Flames found the momentum on their terms, with Lauren […]
NBL | As It Stands – Round 7
THE end of another weekend means the conclusion of the round in the National Basketball League (NBL), with the seventh week of play delivering some of the most entertaining action yet. In a shorter week of play, Round 7 did not start until Friday, after the previous batch of games rolled through until the Monday. […]
Another ‘DJ’ returns to the NBL as Phoenix add big man
ONE of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s most well known big men over the past few years has returned to the competition in a big addition to the league’s frontcourts. Having starred as a member of the Adelaide 36ers over the past few years, veteran centre Daniel Johnson has signed as an injury replacement player […]
