Edey does it as Purdue claims dominant win
A BLISTERING offensive performance from Zach Edey has led the number-one seeded Purdue Boilermakers to a commanding victory over the Michigan State Spartans to maintain their place at the top. The Boilermakers claimed a 16-point triumph over the Spartans on Sunday night, and moved to a powerful record of 21 wins and one loss. On […]
Gradey’s grind set to pay off on draft night
SHOOTING is an invaluable trait in the modern basketball game, particularly the NBA, so Gradey Dick should find himself courted by a number of teams ahead of the 2023 draft. One of the best shooters in his class, Dick has elevated himself into the top-10 in a number of mock drafts, and offers size and […]
Trio of stars announced as MVP finalists
WITH the NBL season in the twilight of the 2022/23 fixture, the year’s best performers have been recognised with the finalists for the league’s individual awards announced this morning. There is just one round remaining after the conclusion of tonight’s game, so the bulk of the sample size is in for the strongest players and […]
Victoria names Under 18s squads for national championships
VICTORIA’S most talented Under 18 basketballers are setting their sights on the 2023 Under-18 National Championships in April, with both the Country and Metropolitan squads named for the men and women. The four underage teams – along with the side for the Kevin Coombs Cup (wheelchair basketball) – will travel to Queensland to compete for […]
Second quarter Lynx blitz crushes Bendigo’s Spirit
A REMARKABLE second quarter performance from Perth Lynx ultimately set up what would be a nail-biting four-point win over Bendigo Spirit. In what was highly anticipated as a much-watch game, the Lynx put up 34 points to 12 in 10 minutes of pure bliss for the visiting fans, and built an 18-point lead in the […]
NBL Team of the Week – Round 16
ROUND 16 of the NBL has wrapped and there were some big scores across the courts as some of the league’s best bucket getters fired their side to victory, while others performed admirably in defeat. In a round of upsets, there were some forgotten players that managed to pop up for some impressive performances. With […]
PODCAST | Got Next Episode 14
It was a weekend of upsets in both the NBL and WNBL as some of the contenders of each competition found themselves on the wrong end of the result in some classic matches. Luckily for basketball fans, Host Michael Alvaro is back alongside Analyst Liam Badkin to unpack the week’s action and let you know […]
George’s great scoring ability playing role in draft stock
NBA TEAMS are always looking to add some scoring power to their respective lists, and that is exactly what Keyonte George brings to the table. The explosive bucket getter is looking likely to be selected in the lottery of the upcoming NBA Draft, largely thanks to his ability to deliver an impressive level of production […]
Baker’s delight leads Nevada past Lobos
IN A double overtime thriller, the Nevada Wolf Pack snuck past the New Mexico Lobos, with the final score reading 97-94 in the former’s favour in Reno on Monday night, with big man Will Baker leading the charge. The two teams could not be separated after a back and forth regulation period, and it took […]
Wildcats get their head in the game in comfortable win
THE ARIZONA Wildcats were boosted by a balanced contribution on the offensive end as they cruised to a 80-67 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils in the NCAAW on Sunday. The 19th-seeded Wildcats were widely expected to claim the win against the unseeded Sun Devils, and broke away in the second quarter to take […]
Miller’s meteoric potential driving draft campaign
THE 2023 NBA Draft looks to be stacked with talent, with players offering growth at almost every position, and one of the most impressive wing talents is Alabama forward Brandon Miller. While talks constantly surround the likes of Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson as the top two, third pick is still very much up for […]
Hoo-ston? Owls produce stunning upset
SUNDAY in the NCAA Men’s saw a monumental upset as the number-one seeded Houston Cougars were stunned by the Temple Owls, as the latter claimed a one-point triumph at Fertitta Center. Coming into the game, the Cougars were the best ranked Men’s college side in the country, and had lost just one match this season, […]
