2021 NBL mash-up teams: State-by-state
FOR something different during the break, we decided to take a look at what mashed up teams would look like in the National Basketball League (NBL) competition, with the Victorian teams combined, as well as New South Wales, Queensland and then the three single teams in their respective states/country. We have looked at a starting […]
The Hawks keep soaring, knock over Bullets 90-82
DESPITE an even first half that saw both the Brisbane Bullets and The Hawks tied at the midway point of last night’s contest, the Illawarra-based unit won out the remaining two quarters to collect their third straight win to start the 2021 season, outlasting Brisbane for a second time, 90-82. Brisbane knew they had to […]
NBL21 season previews: New Zealand Breakers
THE sole New Zealand based side was unlucky not to make the postseason finals last year, narrowly missing out to Melbourne United, and falling just behind Brisbane Bullets in the tightest finish to a season in some time. RJ Hampton made his way to Denver Nuggets in the NBA, but then a shock loss of […]
NBL21 season previews: The Hawks
IF there was one side that has undergone a greater transition off the court than on it, then it would have to be The Hawks, having removed Illawarra from the name – at least for now – and under new ownership are looking to rise back up the ladder. LaMelo Ball was unbelievable for The […]
NBL Free Agency Update: Hawks, United and Breakers
IN the second edition of Draft Central’s NBL Free Agency update, we take a look at the signings and re-signings of the Hawks, Melbourne United and the Breakers during this year’s Free Agency period, as we prepare for the National Basketball League (NBL) 2020/21 campaign in December. THE HAWKS: For last season’s wooden-spooners, the team […]
NBL Season Preview: Sydney Kings
THE Sydney Kings impressed throughout their 2018/2019 campaign, asserting their dominance with commanding wins but not doing enough to make it to the big dance. But with some big off-season recruiting and a relatively stable line-up the Kings could be fan favourites heading into the season. Position: 3rd Percentage: 87.07% Win-loss: 18-10 2018/2019 Overview: The […]
