Results we found for: Melbourne United
Daniels delivers in Sabres debut
ONE OF the most exciting young players in the country made his debut in the NBL1 South Men’s over the weekend, with Dash Daniels suiting up for the Sandringham Sabres in their 19-point win over the Ballarat Miners. The younger brother of NBA star Dyson, Daniels has already signed on as an NBL Next Star […]
Camp squad announced for Under 19 World Cup
THERE are plenty of familiar names in the initial squad for the Australian Emus ahead of the 2025 Under-19 World Cup, with the Aussies looking to continue their hot streak of qualifying for the tournament. Since 1979, Australia has qualified for the tournament on 15 out of a possible 17 occasions, and remains a steadfast […]
Mason making his mark with impressive start
THE GAZE name is the most famous in Australian basketball history, but Mason seems to be thriving with the weight it brings, enjoying a strong start to the NBL1 South Men’s season. Son of the legendary Andrew, Gaze has come up through the Melbourne Tigers junior program, which has produced the most Olympic Athletes of […]
Hawks backcourt trio stars in historic NBL title
THEY had been regarded as the best backcourt duo in the competition, but despite the plaudits Tyler Harvey and Trey Kell III received, it was William Hickey that made it a party, as the Illawarra Hawks saluted against Melbourne United in game five of the NBL Grand Final series. Illawarra Hawks 26 34 22 32 […]
No Kell, no Froling, no worries for Hawks in game four
DESPITE losing a star before the game and then another in the second quarter, Illawarra Hawks dug deep to produce an incredible road win over Melbourne United to send the 2024/25 NBL Grand Final series to a decisive fifth game. Playing at home has become a poison chalice in the series, with the Hawks’ 80-71 […]
Buckby’s last second triple sinks Tigers
A MATCH-winning triple from Geelong United talent Hugh Buckby was the difference between his side and Melbourne United in a nail-biting second round of the VJBL Under 18 Boys Championship. Buckby shot 14 points in Geelong’s 91-90 triumph over the Tigers, but it was his final shot of the night that sealed the deal and […]
TOP 10 – NBL Next Stars
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) Next Stars program has proved fruitful as a pathway to the NBA Draft, with plenty of players reaching the top level after honing their craft in a professional competition for a season or two. There have even been a handful of players that have been selected in the Top 10, […]
NBL25 Next Star review – Izan Almansa
SEASON 2024/25 of the National Basketball League (NBL) saw Perth Wildcats Next Star Izan Almansa make his mark as a solid frontcourt contributor that has the tools to make it at NBA level in the future if selected. While he is not the flashiest player around, Almansa is productive in the more traditional sense, playing […]
Terrific Trey leads Hawks to Championship Series
THE CHAMPIONSHIP Series is set for season 2024/25 of the National Basketball League (NBL), after the Illawarra Hawks delivered a masterclass performance to eliminate the SEM Phoenix and advance to the decider. The series went to a decisive game three after both sides claimed wins at home throughout the semi-finals. Although the Hawks finished the […]
Wildcats left to wonder after missing Championship Series
THE 2024/2025 NBL season has come to an end for the Perth Wildcats in a heartbreaking one-point defeat to archrivals Melbourne United. The Wildcats had lost all four games to Melbourne this season leading into game two of the semi-final series but won a thriller to force a third game on Tuesday evening, where Chris […]
