Proctor makes progress with Duke
THE NCAAM season has wrapped up for the 2023 season, with some standout performers catching the eye over the course of the season. There were a few Australians making an appearance over the course of the fixture in a number of divisions, although none had as much attention on them than Tyrese Proctor. The talented […]
White-hot Whitcomb wills Willetton past Lakeside
ALTHOUGH many competitions were halted over the Easter break, the NBL1 West Women’s fixture rolled on, with Sami Whitcomb producing a standout performance. After dominating out west with the Perth Lynx in the WNBL, Whitcomb remained at home for a campaign with the Willetton Tigers, whom she led to a 28-point win over the Lakeside […]
Carson’s crucial cameo in Tigers win
THERE were plenty of heroes in the LSU Tigers’ win over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAAW Championship game earlier this week, including a vital showing from Jasmine Carson. The Tigers capped off a magnificent March Madness campaign with a win over the Hawkeyes in the deciding match, overcoming the star power of Caitlin Clark […]
Wonderful Wehrung wills Miners to gold
THE NBL1 South Women’s competition kicked off proceedings for the 2023 season over the weekend, and Abigail Wehrung wasted no time in stamping her authority on a match. At Selkirk Stadium on Saturday evening, the Ballarat Miners were far too good for the Melbourne Tigers when the two sides opened their accounts for the fixture. […]
McDowell-White stays put while big men make moves
THE NBL free agency period has seen some big moves over the past few days, but for the New Zealand Breakers, the less moving, the better. The Breakers were eager to retain the services of young gun William McDowell-White, but there was plenty of interest with the likes of the Perth Wildcats and the Brisbane […]
Newton’s neat performance crucial in big game
ALL EYES were on the NCAAM National Championship game on Tuesday morning, and Tristen Newton delivered in a big way. The UConn Huskies were too strong for the San Diego State Aztecs in the biggest game of the college basketball calendar, claiming a 76-59 triumph at NRG Stadium. The Huskies came into the match heavily […]
Northside out of the Woods as Wizards topple Thunder
THE NORTHSIDE Wizards have had the perfect start to the NBL1 North Women’s competition for the 2023 season, claiming two wins on the weekend to go 3-0. The Wizards set the tone for the weekend with a commanding win over the Logan Thunder first up, emerging 27-point winners at Northside Indoor Sports Stadium on Saturday […]
PODCAST | Got Next – Brisbane Bullets wrap
THE Got Next Podcast is back for another instalment of their NBL Team Wrap series, where Host Michael Alvaro and Basketball Analyst Liam Badkin take a look at how each side fared in the 2022/23 season. Next on the agenda are the Brisbane Bullets, who struggled to meet the lofty expectations set in the off-season. […]
Morris makes moves in championship game
ON THE biggest stage of all, Alexis Morris seemed to thrive, as she led her LSU Tigers to the 2023 NCAAW Championship with a strong outing. The Tigers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes at American Airlines Centre on Monday morning to the tune of 17 points, securing their first ever National Championship in emphatic fashion. The […]
McCarron masterclass moves Bearcats past Flames
THE NBL1 often has some of the nation’s biggest basketball names showcasing their craft in state competitions, and the Central Men’s competition saw a magnificent display from Mitch McCarron. The veteran guard was at his best at the ARC in Campbelltown on Friday night, as he led the West Adelaide Bearcats to a 94-80 win […]
WNBL team wrap: Bendigo Spirit
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 […]
UCONN joins elite with fifth National Championship
THE University of Connecticut Huskies are the 2023 NCAAM National Champions after defeating the San Diego State Aztecs 76-59 in the final at NRG Stadium on Tuesday AEDT. The Huskies claimed their fifth championship in NCAAM history, all of which have come in the last 25 years, making them the most successful team during this […]
