Bourne back to her best in junior campaign
THE Nebraska Cornhuskers are home to a few Australian players in the NCAAW, including forward Isabelle Bourne, who is fresh off her junior season with the team. Along with Jaz Shelly, Bourne suited up for the Cornhuskers during the 2022/23 season, and was one of the team’s better performers, delivering a strong level of consistency […]
Damaging Drmic delivers for Bearcats
HAVING joined a new team for the upcoming NBL season, Anthony Drmic is continuing to showcase his talents at NBL1 level, with an eye-catching performance over the weekend. The veteran recently made the move to the Tasmania JackJumpers at NBL level, but in the meantime is suiting up for the West Adelaide Bearcats in the […]
Leaupepe making large leaps for Lions
AMONG the Aussies producing solid campaigns at NCAAM level was Keli Leaupepe, who continues to shine for the Loyola Marymount Lions in a big way. He has emerged as a fan favourite during his time with the team, and took things to the next level during the 2022/23 season. It was a career-best season during […]
Mackinnon makes moves in maiden season
THE Australian presence is as prominent as ever in the NCAAM, with a large number of Aussie imports playing a part in the 2022/23 season. One of the bigger contributors was Max Mackinnon, who suited up for the Elon Phoenix in his first season at collegiate level. A highly touted youngster and development player with […]
Gorrell gives Ipswich some force with triple-double
THERE was NBL1 action aplenty across the nation over the weekend, with some big individual performances to come out of the games that were played. The NBL1 North Women’s competition held its fifth round of action over the past few days, and among the winners were the Ipswich Force, who took care of business against […]
Armstrong heads back down under to join Taipans
THE NBL free agency period continues to turn heads, with the Cairns Taipans announcing the signing of one of the best Aussie prospects to spend time in the NCAAM. Guard Taran Armstrong has spent the last two seasons developing his craft with the California Baptist Lancers in the college basketball system, and emerged as one […]
Shelly’s stellar season steers Cornhuskers
A BIG part of the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ success in the 2022/23 NCAAW season was the efforts of Aussie Jaz Shelly, who had another strong campaign in the collegiate system. Shelly was in her junior season with the Cornhuskers, and continued to show signs of progress in her individual game. Having slowly worked her way into […]
Bowen brings boards in senior season
ALTHOUGH some of his contemporaries may gain more attention for their scoring performances, Aussie Kyle Bowen was still able to make an impact on his side’s performances in the NCAAM. The 2022/23 campaign saw Bowen enter his senior season with the Saint Mary’s Gaels, having shown gradual progression during his first three years with the […]
Mitchell’s magnificent fourth-quarter leads Bulls
THE Inner West Bulls managed to claim their second win of the season in the NBL1 East Women over the weekend, claiming a big win over the Sutherland Sharks on the weekend, thanks to a big performance of Leilani Mitchell. Coming into Round 6 of the 2023 season, the Sharks were better placed than the […]
Sharpshooting Smith strong in second season
BOASTING a playing style that fits the modern game perfectly, Reyne Smith enjoyed a solid sophomore campaign in the NCAAM during the 2022/23 season. It was his second time out with the Charleston Cougars, coming into the year looking to back up his breakout season, where he emerged as a serious threat from behind the […]
Cadee carves out stunning statline
ALTHOUGH the NBL1 is host to some of the nation’s rising stars, some of the most established basketball stars in Australia are still making their mark in the competition. In the North Men’s division over the weekend, veteran guard Jason Cadee had himself a day out as the Gold Coast Rollers handed the Cairns Marlins […]
PODCAST | Got Next: SEM Phoenix wrap
IT was a disappointing finish to the season for the SEM Phoenix in the NBL, being eliminated in the first stage of the play-in despite looking a strong finals chance earlier in the fixture. The newest episode of the Got Next Podcast unpacks the Phoenix’s campaign, and looks at where they go from here. SEM […]
