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 […]
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, […]
