Rangers outlast Sabres in overtime upset
IN what was the most entertaining game of the round for the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South, the Dandenong Rangers managed to claim an overtime win over the Sandringham Sabres. The two teams locked horns at Dandenong Stadium on Saturday night, and there was a fair bit of excitement around the matchup. Both sides had […]
Dandenong looks to climb, but faces tough matchup
THE Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) is back for another weekend of action, with the competition hosting its seventh round on Friday night. With the 2022 season starting strongly across a number of age groups, the brightest young basketball talents have been able to showcase their talents on a weekly basis, and Round 7 should […]
Hat-trick Hawks as Blues lose
THE Ringwood Hawks have done what no one else could this season, knocking off the undefeated Frankston Blues in one of three victories for the club in Round 11. Having already defeated the Melbourne Tigers 71-56 on Wednesday night, and claiming an 18-point victory on Friday night against the Kilsyth Cobras, the Hawks were back […]
WNBL Player Spotlight – Sydney Uni Flames – Lauren Scherf
AFTER eight weeks of in-depth analysis on the five core players for each WNBL side in preparation for the new season, we conclude Draft Central‘s Spotlight series focusing on the Sydney Uni Flames center, Lauren Scherf, as she gears up for what will be her eighth season in the League at just 24 years of […]
WNBL Player Spotlight – Southside Flyers – Sara Blicavs
A VETERAN of the game and a faithful individual to the Southside Flyers organisation, Sara Blicavs is warming up for her sixth straight season with the Dandenong-based club (seventh overall) and the WNBL is keen to welcome back one of Victoria’s prized pupils. Back in 2014, Blicavs received her only taste of WNBL title glory […]
WNBL Player Spotlight – Southside Flyers – Jenna O’Hea
ONE of the must-see players throughout the entire WNBL, Jenna O’Hea backs up all the hype that is bestowed upon her each season. Not only does O’Hea’s experience continue to enrich and inspire her peers, but she also comes into the upcoming season with an extra level of motivation pushing her after last season’s upset […]
WNBL Player Spotlight – Southside Flyers – Bec Cole
THE Player Spotlight shines bright today on another one of the Southside Flyers’ backcourt members, as Draft Central looks at Australian Opal and 3×3 superstar Bec Cole, with the 28-year-old preparing for another impressive campaign with the Flyers. Following her impressive individual run during the 2018/19 WNBL season, where Cole concluded her season second in […]
WNBL Player Spotlight – Bendigo Spirit – Amelia Todhunter
TO kick off Bendigo’s player spotlight series, Draft Central looks at the Spirit’s newest addition to their leadership group in 32-year-old and Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) Champion Amelia Todhunter. The Albury-born country superstar will once again head to the bush, announcing in mid-July that she would be joining Tracy York’s side for WNBL21. Todhunter, […]
NBL1 South Women’s team summary: Dandenong Rangers
IN light of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South Conference has been cancelled this year. As such, while Draft Central intended to do a preview on all teams leading up to the delayed start, it will instead be a team summary from last season and what they might look to improve on […]
NBL1 South Men’s team summary: Dandenong Rangers
IN light of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South Conference has been cancelled this year. As such, while Draft Central intended to do a preview on all teams leading up to the delayed start, it will instead be a team summary from last season and what they might look to improve on […]
