That’s Amoore: guard produces excellent campaign
THERE are plenty of Aussies showing constant improvement at the collegiate level, with the big stage not fazing some of the best prospects the country has to offer. In her third season in the NCAAW, Georgia Amoore took things up a notch and delivered her best numbers since heading to the United States. A crucial […]
Walker delivers whopping 50-piece
THERE were some big individual performances in Round 6 of the NBL1 West Men’s competition, but none stood out more than Devondrick Walker‘s scoring masterclass. Walker’s Rockingham Flames came up against the Mandurah Magic at Mike Barnett Sports Complex in the first game of the round on Friday night. Both sides have enjoyed extremely different […]
Boomers announce World Cup squad stacked with NBA talent
WITH the World Cup approaching at a rapid pace, the Australian Boomers have announced their extended squad for the tournament, boasting one of the most talented lists the country has seen in quite some time. Recently, FIBA held the official draw for the 2023 World Cup, with the Boomers set to face the likes of […]
Frankland fires in senior campaign
AFTER enjoying a prolonged and interrupted collegiate career, Aussie Levi Frankland saved his best for last and produced a terrific senior season. The guard had been extremely consistent throughout his time, but took things to another level for the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters in the 2022/23 season, delivering his most productive campaign to date. […]
Wilson’s wonderful passing sparks Bendigo
A PASSING masterclass from veteran guard Kelly Wilson was the catalyst for the Bendigo Braves’ big win over the Hobart Chargers in the NBL1 South Women over the weekend. The two teams went head to head at Red Energy Arena in Bendigo on Saturday night, and it was always going to be a tall order […]
PODCAST | Got Next: Perth Wildcats wrap
THE Got Next podcast is back to review another team’s NBL campaign, and this time around, it is the Perth Wildcats. Host Michael Alvaro and Analyst Liam Badkin take a look at the team from out west’s season, how it all panned out and where to from here after losing one of their big names. […]
Leslie loads up with breakout season
WITH the number of Australian players in the collegiate system growing, there are more and more prospects emerging as genuine talents during their time in the United States. A perfect example of this is Kyle Leslie, who just completed his junior season at college level, and his second campaign with the Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage […]
Brilliant Basham blasts Mavericks
THE North Adelaide Rockets ensured the Eastern Mavericks’ search for a maiden win for the 2023 NBL1 Central Women season continued, thanks to an important performance from Brooke Basham. The Rockets have started the fixture in reasonable form, but could not generate a winning streak, and came into the match against an Eastern side that […]
Wildcats add French prospect as maiden Next Star
ONE of the more common recruitment methods in the NBL is through the Next Stars program, and the Perth Wildcats have snagged their first player through this system. The Wildcats have added French teen Alexandre Sarr, who already has plenty of hype surrounding his potential in the sport of basketball. He joins the team ahead […]
Johnston jumps into college system successfully
FOR many players that enter the college basketball system, the first season is a dramatic change of pace and things can be tough. However, that was not the case for Will Johnston, who had no troubles adjusting to life as a member of the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros. There has been less attention on […]
Sobey’s super scoring showing shines in loss
THE Ipswich Force may have fallen to the South West Metro Pirates, but one of the biggest factors in the contest was the performance of veteran Nathan Sobey. The Pirates were seven points too good for the Force in a thrilling encounter, but it was not without pressure from a magnificent offensive performance from one […]
Ayres adds bows to her game in third season
ALTHOUGH Aussies are beginning to make their mark in the collegiate system from the get-go, there are still a number of players that are continuing to show improvement with a few years under their belt. That is certainly the case for Sharna Ayres, who has spent the last three years in the NCAAW, and recently […]
