Tauihi set for Rapid expansion in 2023
A UNIQUE curtain-raiser competition to ensure bench players in the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa competition will maintain match fitness will launch in 2023. Earlier this month, Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ) announced the formation of the Rapid League, which will be a shortened curtain-raiser match between the two teams prior to the main match, which will allow […]
1538 the magic number as NBL1 fixture revealed
THERE will be no shortage of basketball action for fans to enjoy in 2023, with the NBL1 recently announcing the fixture for the upcoming season. Across the five leagues around the country, there will be 1538 games of basketball, with plenty of the nation’s big names from the NBL and WNBL hitting the court to […]
JackJumpers bag double as Kings rule on Christmas
TASMANIA JackJumpers have won both their Round 12 fixtures during the Christmas period, with back-to-back National Basketball League (NBL) home successes on the menu. The JackJumpers took down the Illawarra Hawks by 27 points on Thursday, December 22, before having a big Boxing Day to roll the New Zealand Breakers by 11 points. Sydney Kings […]
Maewin making his own path in NCAA
AS EACH week passes by, more Australians continue to hone their craft in the NCAA, which showcases the best talent at collegiate level and offers the opportunity for selection into the NBA. Although mainly home to United States-born talents, Australians have been known to receive and accept offers from some big name schools and face […]
NBL RMC Medal Votes – Round 11
ANOTHER week of NBL has wrapped, with Round 11 delivering some big scores around the courts from players young and old. As is the case every week, there were a fair few rising stars that stood up, and the emerging trend appears to be increased opportunities for some of the competition’s most talented youngsters, with […]
Fantastic Foxwell’s crucial cameo
THERE has been plenty of talk surrounding Sunday afternoon’s classic NBL contest between the SEM Phoenix and the Sydney Kings, but one name has seemingly flown under the radar despite an important place in the match. While plenty of the media discussion has been surrounding the 45+ point performances of Mitch Creek and Derrick Walton […]
Lynx bounce back behind Whitcomb
AFTER a disappointing loss last weekend, the Perth Lynx have gotten themselves back on the winners’ list after downing the UC Capitals to the tune of 14 points at National Convention Centre Canberra on Wednesday night. The result was secured thanks to a towering performance from Lynx skipper Sami Whitcomb, who produced a huge second […]
NBL Team of the Week – Round 11
THE NBL has just wrapped the 11th round of action for the 2022/23 season, and before the next chunk of games kick off, it is time to take a look at the best performances of the week. A number of dominant individual outings in the same match headlined the weekend’s action, with the season-high points […]
PODCAST | Got Next Episode 11
Christmas has arrived early for Australian basketball fans, with the 11th episode of the Got Next Podcast available for all ears now. There was non-stop NBL action in the past seven days, with an all-time classic taking place on Sunday. With that and plenty more to unpack, you will not want to miss this episode. […]
Bell brings brilliant play in Lightning loss
THE Adelaide Lightning may have been on the receiving end of an 89-64 loss at the hands of the Melbourne Boomers, but one positive to come out of the match was the performance of Kierstan Bell, with the import putting in a hard day’s work. The Lightning were convincingly beaten by a Boomers side that […]
Clutch Cleveland gets it done down the stretch
WHEN Monday night’s game between the Adelaide 36ers and the Tasmania JackJumpers was on the line, it was Antonius Cleveland who stood up and got the job done when it mattered. After a hard-fought battle over the first three quarters, scores were tied in the last 10 minutes of play, with the match in dire […]
Mackinnon making moves overseas
AFTER signing a development contract in the NBL, hybrid guard/forward Max Mackinnon, has been chugging along nicely in the United States’ NCAA competition. Still a legitimate pathway for greener pastures and method for personal development, the collegiate system hosts plenty of Australian athletes looking to hone their craft against opponents at a similar stage in […]
