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 […]
Olbrich continues contribution for Highlanders
THE growth of Australian players in the collegiate system has continued over the most recent season, and Adelaide native Lachlan Olbrich was representing his home country extremely well. Olbrich joined the the UC Riverside Highlanders in the United States, and entered his sophomore season with the team hoping to further develop his game, having emerged […]
Making moves: the top three NBL signings to date
THE MOST exciting part of the National Basketball League (NBL) off-season is the free agency period, with some of the biggest names in the competition opting for a change of scenery. The NBL free agency period opened on March 30, with some massive names coming out of contract and far from certain to return to […]
Swain’s super weekend sparks Flame
A PAIR of magnificent performances from Shaneice Swain gave the Cairns Dolphins a serious spark as they went 2-1 in the NBL1 North Women’s competition over the weekend. It was a decent result for the Dolphins, who continued the resurgence of their season with a pair of strong performances in Round 4 of the 2023 […]
Bannan brings boost for Grizzlies in final season
AMONG some of the Aussies performing at a high level in the 2022/23 NCAAM season was Josh Bannan, who has continued to deliver for the Montana Grizzlies for another season. Bannan has forged out an impressive stint with the Grizzlies over the past few years, and it seems his output as a big man is […]
Armour’s accuracy a big factor for Lakeside
THERE was plenty of NBL1 action to enjoy over the weekend, and in the West Men’s competition, the Lakeside Lightning were too good for the South West Slammers, claiming a 16-point win at home. The two teams clashed at Lakeside Recreation Centre on Friday night, with the two teams in vastly different form. The Lightning […]
Robertson rolls on with Portland
DESPITE being in his fourth year at collegiate level, Australian guard Tyler Robertson is continuing to show signs of improvement from an individual perspective. Suiting up for the Portland Pilots in the NCAAM, Robertson has showed gradual progression during his time at the level, and that trend continued in the 2022/23 season. Hailing from Melbourne, […]
Aussies set to face off against contenders
THE 2023 FIBA World Cup is set to take place later this year, and over the past few days, the seeding for the tournament was revealed. The format of the competition sees 32 teams qualified to compete at the World Cup, including the two host nations in the Philippines and Japan. The teams were placed […]
Munger monsters Hornets with huge outing
THE NBL1 East Women competition was back on the weekend for a sixth round of action for the 2023 season, and it included a big win from the Newcastle Falcons as they took on the Hills Hornets. The clash took place at Newcastle Basketball Stadium on Sunday afternoon in one of the final matches of […]
Ducas delivers for Gaels
THE NCAAM season has wrapped, and although there was plenty of attention on some of the homegrown heroes from the United States, there were a few Aussies making a name for themselves in the 2022/23 season. There were plenty of eyes on Geraldton native Alex Ducas as he suited up for the Saint Mary’s Gaels […]
Melbourne marvels with triple-double
THE NBL1 action continued last night and in the South Women division, the Melbourne Tigers were a class above the Nunawading Spectres, thanks to another eye-catching performance from Jade Melbourne. The two teams started the year in similar fashion, and this match was a test to see how their respective form would stack up against […]
WNBL team wrap: Townsville Fire
THE WNBL has wrapped up for another year, and there was plenty of excitement across the course of the 2023 season. It was a different looking landscape as the campaign rolled on, with contenders rising and falling in a tense finish to the home and away fixture. Ultimately, the strongest side in the Townsville Fire […]
