Former NBL stars shining at top level
WITH the NBA Draft less than 24 hours away, the next crop of young guns are set to join the competition and take the league to new heights. The 2023 draft is stacked full of potentially generational talent, and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming group of players is the highest it has been in years. […]
Generational talents headline 2023 NBA Mock Draft
THE NBA Draft is just one day away, with the future of the league set to change as a fresh crop of youngsters enter the world’s biggest basketball competition. The build up to the 2023 draft has been one of the biggest of the 21st century, largely due to the talent at the top end […]
Yaeger-bomb delivers monster game for Tigers
A DAMAGING showing from Morgan Yaeger was the catalyst for a big win for the Southern Tigers over the Central Districts Lions in the NBL1 Central Women’s on the weekend. The Tigers came into Saturday night’s game at the STARplex as the favourites, given the Lions have notched up just the one win for the […]
Brown’s bruising double-double downs Wildcats
A MASSIVE performance from Louise Brown on multiple fronts was enough to get the Frankston Blues over the line against the Eltham Wildcats in the NBL1 South Women’s on the weekend. The Blues hosted the Wildcats at Dreamstreet Lending Arena on Saturday night, as they looked to stay in touch with the top four given […]
Multiple scenarios on the cards for picks 2 and 3
THE NBA Draft is just around the corner, with one of the biggest nights on the basketball calendar set to change the landscape of the competition in a big way. Much of the speculation heading in surrounded which side would be awarded the first pick and acquire the services of Victor Wembanyama, who is certain […]
Stattmann’s superb scoring slams home Marlins
A MESMERISING offensive performance from Ky Stattmann was the biggest factor in the Cairns Marlins’ win over the Ipswich Force in the NBL1 North Men’s over the weekend. The Marlins took on the Force at JBS Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to shake their inconsistent form of late and take down an Ipswich side that […]
Opals confirm squad for Asia Cup
A TRIO of World Cup bronze medalists and headline a 12-player squad to compete in the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup next week. The final squad announcement was made this morning with three of the dozen players in line for their Opals debut at the home event, which tips off next Monday, June 26. The […]
Barry’s buzzer beater buries Black Angels
A BUZZER-BEATING tip-in from Mitchell Barry saw McKinnon win one of the games of the Big V Championship Men’s season, defeating Melbourne University by a point at GESAC. In a topsy-turvy contest filled with twists, it took until the very last touch to determine the outcome, which went the way of the Cougars, 95-94. Both […]
Sparks’ Swain to fire up for Flames in WNBL24
AFTER earning her chance as a in the 2023 WNBA Draft, Los Angeles Sparks talent Shaneice Swain has opted to sign with the Sydney Flames in the upcoming WNBL24 season. The former Canberra Capitals guard averaged 13.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 steals last season, shooting at a 40.2 per cent clip from […]
Cyclones cause a storm in Northside upset
ROCKHAMPTON Cyclones caused the upset of the season by defeating the previously unbeaten Northside Wizards in an NBL1 North Women’s classic on Friday night. Having to overcome the home crowd support and the heavy Northside favouritism, the Cyclones took a huge step towards playing finals this season with the nail-biting 83-82 win at Northside Indoor […]
Lifeline Australia partners with NBL1 for Mental Health Round
FOR the third consecutive year, the National Basketball League (NBL)1 will partner with Lifeline Australia as part of the upcoming ‘Mental Health Round’ designed at spreading awareness and offering assistance to those struggling. Lifeline is Australia’s leading suicide prevention service provider, operating the 13 11 14 telephone line within 41 centres around the nation and […]
NZNBL teams prepare for massive final month
ONLY five rounds remain in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) with the final third of the season getting underway tonight. Ahead of Round 11 tipping off between the Otago Nuggets and Canterbury Bulls, we look at how each of the 10 teams is shaping up in the run home. Auckland Tutatara Position: 1stWin-Loss: […]
