United finish Round 3 in style over Breakers
IT was another exciting and entertaining Sunday of National Basketball League (NBL) games with another triple header. With Melbourne United and the New Zealand Breakers kicking off game one of the triple header, this game meant a lot to both teams. In the end, United proved far too strong and ran away with the 23-point […]
Key Stats: Round 2 – United vs Kings
THE National Basketball League (NBL) kicked off their third round of the 2021/22 season last night, with the Sydney Kings travelling to John Cain Arena to take on Melbourne United. The two sides first faced off in round 1, where the Kings were able to grind out a terrific win and start their season in […]
Unbeaten streaks on the line in big weekend
WITH the weekend just around the corner, as is another round of the National Basketball League (NBL), much to the excitement of fans, players and staff. The competition enjoyed one of the most memorable rounds over the last few years, so fans will be on the edge of their seats heading into Round 3 of […]
Massive Moments: Phoenix star’s ridiculous jam
THE second round of the National Basketball League (NBL) had some of the most memorable action the competition has seen in quite some time. There were game-winners, big dunks and quite a bit of tension amongst the matches. In one of the most anticipated clashes of the round, the SEM Phoenix were able to take […]
Cross-town clash set to hit Melbourne
FOLLOWING an entertaining first round of National Basketball League (NBL) action, the competition’s teams will be gearing up for another weekend of high-quality basketball. Now that the league’s sides are warmed up and have a feel for the opposition, expect the matches to go up a notch. The schedule of round 2 contains a number […]
Team Focus: Sydney Kings Round 1
THE opening round of the National Basketball League (NBL) has concluded, with some cracking contests across the league. One of the most entertaining clashes we saw over the weekend was the match between the Sydney Kings and Melbourne United on Sunday afternoon. The two sides have enjoyed an entertaining rivalry over recent years, given their […]
NBL Team Overview: Melbourne United
THE upcoming National Basketball League (NBL) season is just around the corner, with the season opener slated for December. As the NBL Blitz pre-season campaign comes to a close, sides across the league will be finalising preparations for their NBL22 campaigns. With that said, it is time for us to take one final look at […]
2021 Olympics preview
THE Olympics rolls around every four years, or in this case five given the current climate with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But with that it provides an opportunity for the best athletes and basketballers to culminate in one spot and represent their country. With players stemming from all different leagues and countries expect an action […]
Melbourne United season summary
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) season done and dusted we take a look at the performance of each team and how they fared in season 2021. The next team under the microscope is Melbourne United who won the 2021 NBL title. SEASON SUMMARY: It was a season to remember for head coach Dean Vickerman […]
United clinch 2021 NBL championship with a clean sweep
MELBOURNE United are the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL) champions claiming Game 3 in front of a home crowd. Holding top spot for majority of the season, it all came down to whether or not they would get the job done in the big dance and that they did, downing Perth Wildcats by five points […]
