Illawarra inflicts more pain on struggling Jackies
ANY HOPES of going back-to-back in the National Basketball League (NBL) have become much less likely for the Tasmania JackJumpers after sustaining a big loss at home against the Illawarra Hawks to open the penultimate round of the 2024/25 season. Coming into the clash at MyState Bank Arena on Thursday night, the JackJumpers title defence […]
Hawks look to put an end to JackJumpers’ title defence
THE CHAMPIONSHIP aspirations of the Tasmania JackJumpers will be on the line when they take on the ladder-leading Illawarra Hawks at WIN Entertainment Centre in tonight’s National Basketball League (NBL) action. The JackJumpers currently sit outside the top six, putting their title defence is in serious doubt, with their quest to even make the postseason […]
Fennell fires as Vics stump South Aussies
IMPRESSIVE young talent Luke Fennell has delivered a statement performance at the Under-20 Men’s National Championships on Wednesday, helping Victoria to a big 29-point win over South Australia to keep its hot start to the tournament rolling. A game-defining second quarter broke the game open, and the Vics never looked back as they continue to […]
WA sides continue to roll with more wins
WINNING form continues to roll in the West as both the Perth Wildcats and Perth Lynx picked up wins over the weekend. The Wildcats, having now advanced to second spot on the NBL table, took down the star-studded Adelaide 36ers, while the Lynx bounced back from their defeat at the hands of the Bendigo Spirit […]
‘DJ’ shoots Sixers past Taipans
A MAGNIFICENT shooting performance from Dejan Vasiljevic has propelled the Adelaide 36ers past the Cairns Taipans at Cairns Convention Centre in Sunday’s National Basketball League action. With time running out to book a spot in the top six at season’s end, the Sixers came into the clash needing to get a win if they were […]
United, Sixers impress in double-header
MONDAY night in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw back-to-back clashes take place in the sixteenth round of the season, with Melbourne United and the Adelaide 36ers both claiming wins in their respective clashes. Kicking things off was a clash between United and the New Zealand Breakers at TSB Stadium early in the evening. United […]
Doyle does it at the buzzer to sink Sixers
IN ONE of the most dramatic finishes of the National Basketball League (NBL) season, the Tasmania JackJumpers defeated the Adelaide 36ers at the death thanks to a Milton Doyle tip-in in overtime at MyState Bank Arena on Friday night. The two teams could not be split after four quarters in an extremely entertaining contest, and […]
JackJumpers, Sixers to clash in crucial encounter
WITH THE National Basketball League (NBL) getting closer to the end of the home and away season, Friday night’s clash between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Adelaide 36ers could be vital in deciding the top six. Both sides have had strong patches of form throughout the season, but in the race for a top six […]
Top three clash to kick off Round 16
WHAT better way to kick off Round 16 of the National Basketball League (NBL) than a matchup between two title contenders as Melbourne United face off against the Sydney Kings in what could be a preview of the upcoming finals. Both sides sit in the top three in the standings, and are regarded as heavyweight […]
Jackies move into top four after gutsy win
MONDAY night in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the Tasmania JackJumpers keep their winning streak alive by producing their most impressive performance in that stretch, upsetting Melbourne United by six points. Coming into the clash at John Cain Arena, the JackJumpers were dealt a massive blow, in both stature and impact, with big man […]
