PODCAST | Got Next Season 2 Episode 2
WITH the NBL resuming over the weekend, the Got Next Podcast is back for the second episode of the second season. The boys sit down to take a look at the second round of the 2023/24 season, with the weekend’s action containing a bit of everything. Host Michael Alvaro and Basketball Analyst Liam Badkin give […]
2023 NBL Next Star watch – Round 2
THERE was plenty of anticipation surrounding the opening round of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2023/24 season for many reasons, including the debut 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 […]
Sobey’s star showing solidifies strong season start
VETERAN guard Nathan Sobey produced his second outstanding individual performance of the round as the Brisbane Bullets fell to the Cairns Taipans in thrilling fashion at Nissan Arena on Saturday night. In a highly anticipated battle between the two Queensland sides of the National Basketball League (NBL), both sides had been in reasonably strong form […]
Crocs conquer New Zealand to claim Oceania Championship
THE Australian Crocs have been crowned the FIBA U17 Oceania Champions in the boys competition after defeating New Zealand by 47 points in the final on Sunday. Coming into the match as the form side of the tournament, the Aussies were favourites to take out the ultimate prize in the big dance, having bested New […]
NBL | Stats Central – Round 2
THE National Basketball League (NBL) action resumed over the weekend, with the second round of play delivering just as much excitement as the first. Across eight games, there were plenty of excellent performance at both a team and individual level in what was a high-scoring and entertaining batch of matches. Some of the biggest names […]
Robinson reaps rewards in rampaging return
AFTER missing most of last season through injury, Illawarra Hawks import Justin Robinson exploded back onto the NBL scene with a statement performance in his side’s Round 2 win over SEM Phoenix. Having sustained a loss in the opening week of play, the Hawks were looking to bounce back, but came up against a Phoenix […]
NBL | As it stands: Round Two
THE National Basketball League (NBL) continued its 2023/24 season over the weekend, with another batch of entertaining games taking place from Thursday to Sunday. With the fixture now two rounds in, the state of play is becoming much clearer, although the amount of unbeaten teams was completely erased over the weekend, with the standings much […]
‘Silent Assassin’ sneaks up on United in Tassie triumph
ONE of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s most clutch players stood up in crunch time again, as Milton Doyle led the Tasmania JackJumpers to a thrilling win over Melbourne United on Sunday afternoon. Travelling to John Cain Arena, the JackJumpers were given the unenviable task of taking down the unbeaten hosts on their home deck. […]
Klintman cracks in as Taipans topple Phoenix
THE Cairns Taipans are on the winners’ list for the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) season, getting the better of the SEM Phoenix at Cairns Convention Centre in the second of Thursday’s games. The Taipans came into the game with one loss from their only outing of the season to date, falling to the New […]
Study shows game smarts crucial to recruiting
A STUDY by Victoria University has taken a look at some of the key attributes that are prioritised by basketball scouts and coaches when recruiting youth players, with decision-making at the top of the list. When asked to rank the most important attributes when studying a potential player, a number of youth coaches and talent […]
Sobey superb as Bullets boldly best Breakers
IN one of the early statement performances for the 2023/24 fixture of the National Basketball League (NBL), the Brisbane Bullets defeated the New Zealand Breakers to the tune of four points to kick off Round 2 in style. The Bullets headed across the Tasman to enemy territory at Spark Arena in the first game of […]
Noi’s notable shooting steers Sydney
THE Sydney Kings have started their National Basketball League (NBL) title defence in perfect fashion, rallyiung behind Kouat Noi‘s perimeter shooting to defeat the Illawarra Hawks in Round 1 of the 2023/24 season. The first outing for both sides took place at WIN Entertainment Centre on Saturday night, in another installment of the Highway series. […]
