Rising Phoenix face inconsistent Kings
TWO SIDES that have enormous potential, but have also had some serious lows this season, Sydney Kings and South East Melbourne Phoenix will tip off for the first NBL game of 2025. As it stands, the Kings are ahead of the Phoenix, but the gap – which was considerably larger for most of the season, […]
Phoenix complete rise from ashes
SOUTH East Melbourne Phoenix looked in all sorts of trouble early in the year, but their recent form has been nothing short of exemplary and they know how to beat ladder leaders Illawarra Hawks. While others have struggled to do so, the Phoenix made it back-to-back wins over the Hawks, getting the job done 110-105 […]
NBL25 Wrapped Mini – Round 13
THE FIRST half of Round 13 in the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2024/25 season took place over the weekend, as the competition began 12 consecutive days of games. From Friday to Sunday, four games took place and there were some dominant team displays in that time as the contenders look to separate themselves from the […]
NBL25 Mid-Season Review – South East Melbourne Phoenix
SEASON 2024/25 of the National Basketball League (NBL) is already approaching the halfway mark, and the race for a top six spot is as tight as ever. Now 10 rounds into the fixture has seen record-breaking performances, dominant team displays and thrilling finishes as the NBL produces its most exciting season yet, with the championship […]
Wildcats break even in ninth round
THE PERTH Wildcats entered Round 9 with a battle against a rolling SEM Phoenix side, but welcomed back star guard Bryce Cotton who wasted absolutely no time getting back into his rhythm dropping 33 points, five rebounds and four assists. They overcame a relatively slow start by posting 40 second quarter points and didn’t look […]
Wildcats and Lynx looking for crucial wins
REIGNING MVP Bryce Cotton is set to return on Friday night as the Perth Wildcats tackle the SEM Phoenix at RAC Arena. Perth’s superstar has missed the last five games after suffering a fractured rib in the Round 5 loss to New Zealand. Cotton said that the injury changed the way he was living day-to-day, […]
Western teams have winning weekend
WESTERN Australian basketball enjoyed two wins from three games over the weekend with the Perth Wildcats splitting results – a victory against the league leading Illawarra Hawks and a defeat to the SEM Phoenix in the NBL, whilst the Perth Lynx opened their season with a win over the Southside Flyers in the WNBL. Kicking […]
NBL25 Wrapped – Round 7
ROUND 7 of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2024/25 season is mostly wrapped, with seven of the eight games taking place as of Monday afternoon. It is a bumper round of NBL action, with a rare Monday night clash in Melbourne set to coincide with the public holiday eve. The ladder was shaken up once […]
NBL25 Next Star Watch – Round 5
THE 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) season is flying by, with the fifth round of action seeing yet another massive shake of the standings as teams fight to remain in the hunt for a top two spot, and the young guns of the competition are playing vital roles. With just five Next Stars suiting up […]
South East Melbourne adds King of the Phoenix
FRESH off their first win of the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) season, the SEM Phoenix made a significant announcement on Sunday afternoon, confirming Josh King to be the team’s head coach moving forward after signing a two-year deal. King replaces Mike Kelly, who was relieved of his duties following an 0-5 start to the […]
