Harrison hits off the bench in impactful outing
THE Brisbane Bullets may not have got the job done against the Phoenix on the weekend, but Tyrell Harrison provided a spark off the bench in an encouraging performance. The Bullets fell by a single point to South East Melbourne on Saturday evening, with a few of their big names unable to fire for their […]
NBL Player Stats Watch – Round 4
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) resumed hostilities over the weekend, with another batch of games seeing some entertaining action. It was a round of action that saw some defensive efforts shine through in the big games. With that in mind, Rookie Me Central will be taking a look at the key individual stats on a […]
NBL Import Watch – Round 4
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) is home to a number of talents both domestic and international, with players from all over the world heading down under to play in one of the strongest competitions in the world. Each year, NBL teams are allowed three imports on their roster as they look to help nurture some […]
NBL Positional Analysis Round 4 – Small Forward
ROUND 4 of the National Basketball League (NBL) fixture for 2022/23 saw Small Forwards as the most eye-catching position across the eight games. To start the season, the competition has seen dominance from guards and bigs, but this time it was the wings that performed to a high level on both ends of the court. […]
NBL Team Focus – Tasmania JackJumpers vs. Wildcats
THE Tasmania JackJumpers broke team records when they defeated the Perth Wildcats in emphatic fashion at MyState Bank Arena on Saturday night. Two of the most in form sides in the competition locked horns in what many expected to be a close battle. However, it was the home side that produced one of the best […]
Phoenix flow through Creek in thrilling win over Bullets
A CLINICAL performance on the offensive end from Mitch Creek has lifted the SEM Phoenix to a one-point victory against the Brisbane Bullets at John Cain Arena on Saturday night. With the Bullets desperate to get on the board for season 2022/23, the Phoenix had to hold off a gutsy Brisbane outfit, delivering a strong […]
Matchup to Watch – Bryce Cotton vs. Josh Magette
ROUND 4 of the National Basketball League (NBL) began on Thursday night, with a pair of clashes indicating the competition is set for another exciting week of action. One of the biggest storylines to keep an eye on is the individual matchup between two of the league’s best point guards when the Tasmania JackJumpers host […]
No Pinder Surprise as big man dominates
THE Cairns Taipans were able to claim yet another victory on the road after downing Melbourne United to the tune of four points at John Cain Arena on Thursday night, largely thanks to another powerful showing from bigman Keanu Pinder. The Taipans have started the season in terrific fashion, and have found a knack for […]
NBL Ones to Watch – Round 4
THE National Basketball League (NBL) boasts some of the world’s premier talents, with a number of players catching the eye on a weekly basis. Each round holds unique and engaging storylines, not only from a team perspective, but an individual one too. In this new series, Rookie Me Central will highlight a few players to […]
PODCAST – Got Next Episode 3
THE Got Next Podcast is back for another episode, dissecting the weekend’s NBL action. Host Michael Alvaro and Basketball Analyst Liam Badkin take a look at Round 3 of the 2022/23 season, as the competition hosts one of the tensest starts to a season in recent memory. With shock results galore, there is plenty to […]
Rupert’s ripping round his best of the year
THERE has been plenty of hype surrounding the 2022/23 NBL campaign of New Zealand Breakers Next Star Rayan Rupert, and it seems the young gun has finally found his feet in the competition after a shaky start. Rupert looked set to take the league by storm when he produced a couple of dominant offensive performances […]
2022/23 NBL Player Stats Watch – Round 3
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) resumed hostilities over the weekend, with another batch of games seeing some entertaining action. It was a slightly different look than the opening week of play, with the big men taking over across eight games. With that in mind, Rookie Me Central will be taking a look at the key […]
