WNBL Ones to Watch – Semi-Finals
THE REGULAR season of the WNBL has wrapped up, with just four sides remaining in the hunt for the championship in the 2022/23 fixture. In what was an exhilarating race for the finals, it all went down to the last few weeks of the season, and now four of the best teams remain eligible for […]
George granted top gong at WNBL Awards
SUNDAY night saw the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) awards handed out on the league’s night of nights, and the highest individual award went to Cayla George of the Melbourne Boomers. George was a straightforward selection for the Suzy Batkovic Medal, having led the league in rebounding, finished second in scoring, and led the Boomers […]
X marks the spot – Cooks books NBA contract
AFTER rising to stardom in the NBL over recent years, Sydney Kings forward Xavier Cooks has achieved his dream of landing a spot on an NBA roster. The 2021/22 Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) and 2022/23 Andrew Gaze Trophy winner has been open about his quest to join the world’s most prestigious league, and that […]
Defensive demon helps Kings square series
DESPITE losing their two best players to injury over the course of the match, the Sydney Kings downed the New Zealand Breakers on the road to tie up the Championship Series at one game apiece on Sunday afternoon. The Kings were stunned at home on Friday as the Breakers produced an upset and took the […]
Cougars stall Utes in Las Vegas
WASHINGTON State has caused a massive upset in the NCAA women’s basketball by taking down third seeds Utah in an eight-point victory. The Cougars took down the Utes 66-58 in front of a lively crowd at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. Though Washington State entered the game with a solid 20-10 record, few would […]
2022/23 NBL Finals preview: Sydney Kings vs. NZ Breakers
AFTER an extended break between playoffs, the Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers are set for game one of the 2022/23 NBL Final Series which kicks off tonight. The best-of-five battle will see the Kings host three games and the Breakers two, as the minor premiers look to go back-to-back, while the underdogs hope to […]
WNBL finals to be broadcast worldwide
MORE than 100 countries will be able to tune in to watch the best of Australian women’s basketball thanks to a massive broadcast deal announced yesterday. The Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has partnered with ESPN, beIN Sport and Unbeaten to allow the upcoming finals series to be streamed across the globe. The finals series, […]
WNBL finalists decided as Fire crush Spirit
IT took just one match in Round 16 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) to determine the fourth placed side in this year’s finals series. Needing to upset the top team, Bendigo Spirit had one last roll of the dice against Townsville Fire, with the victory needing to be accompanied by back-to-back losses to […]
Cat Remmos becomes a Seahawk
EX-GEELONG AFL Women’s player Carly Remmos has relocated to Queensland ahead of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 season, after signing on with North Gold Coast Seahawks. The talented dual sportsperson came from a basketball background as a junior, and played half a season with Geelong Falcons before being drafted by the Cats. A former Geelong […]
WNBL’s final round Fires up tonight
JUST five games remain in the 2022/23 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) with the first of those matches tipping off tonight in a massive Wednesday night fixture. The Wednesday night clash between top of the ladder Townsville Fire and Bendigo Spirit is a last chance for the latter to try and squeeze into the finals, […]
Foxwell a Wildcat for upcoming season
SOUTH East Melbourne Phoenix young gun Owen Foxwell is now a Wildcat. Though the Victorian is best known for his work with the Phoenix where he was one of the most promising teenagers coming through the ranks, Foxwell has re-signed with Eltham Wildcats for the upcoming National Basketball League (NBL)1 season. The reigning NBL1 South […]
Clark’s triple buzzer-beater aids Iowa upset
A STUNNING finish capped off an unbelievable finish to Caitlin Clark‘s incredible night out for Iowa as the Hawkeyes stunned second seeds Indiana by a solitary point. Racking up more points than any other player in the match, as well as coming agonisingly close to a triple-double, it was fitting that Clark’s last basket – […]
