Walker wonderful in decider defeat
ALTHOUGH it may not go down in the history books due to the result of the game, Devondrick Walker‘s performance in the NBL1 Men’s National Final was still terrific. Walker’s Rockingham Flames were bested by the Knox Raiders as the South teams took out the win in both the Men’s and Women’s competition. The Flames […]
South reigns supreme at National Championships
WESTERN Australia was home to the NBL1 National Championships over the weekend, but it was Victoria that left the biggest winners. Both the men’s and women’s teams from the south ended up taking home the chocolates on the big stage, as the Knox Raiders snagged the men’s title, while the women’s trophy belonged to the […]
Back to back for Walker out west
OVER the weekend, the NBL1 West competition held its night of nights, and handed out the silverware to the strongest performing individuals in the men’s and women’s competitions. Upon the regular season’s conclusion, it was time to recognise the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of each competition, and in the men’s it was a familiar name […]
Walker delivers whopping 50-piece
THERE were some big individual performances in Round 6 of the NBL1 West Men’s competition, but none stood out more than Devondrick Walker‘s scoring masterclass. Walker’s Rockingham Flames came up against the Mandurah Magic at Mike Barnett Sports Complex in the first game of the round on Friday night. Both sides have enjoyed extremely different […]
Captain Ryan leads red-hot Flames in decider
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1 National finals took place last weekend, with the best sides from around the country facing off for ultimate glory in Melbourne. In the men’s competition, the Rockingham Flames defeated the Frankston Blues in the final on Sunday, to the tune of 11 points. The Flames were too good for the […]
Flames stay hot to claim National title
THE Rockingham Flames have kept their strong form rolling over the weekend, emerging victorious in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 National Finals and surfacing as the country’s best men’s basketball team for 2022 after defeating the Frankston Blues 85-74 on Sunday afternoon. Just one week after winning its first ever title in the NBL1 West […]
NBL Preseason talking points – Thursday night
THE National Basketball League (NBL) preseason hitouts continued on Thursday night, with a pair of clashes taking place as sides continue to ramp up their preparations for the 2022/23 season. With the fixture set to kick off in just over three weeks, preseason matches are the perfect opportunity for sides to see how their new […]
Buccaneers overcome Walker’s heroics to claim win
OVER the weekend, the National Basketball League (NBL)1 organisation held another round of play across its five leagues around Australia. There was a lot of action for fans to enjoy, as each competition found itself well underway for season 2022. In the NBL1 West, some of WA’s finest talents hit the court for another batch […]
2022 NZNBL preview: Hawke’s Bay Hawks
HAVING missed out on the ultimate prize by just two points, the Hawke’s Bay Hawks will be out for redemption during the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season. The Hawks went down to Wellington Saints 77-75 in the decider, but have remarkably not only retained the majority of their list, but deepened it […]
2021 NZNBL team review: Hawkes Bay Hawks
IN the wake of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) coming to a close over the weekend, Draft Central will run through each of the 10 competing sides to look at the key stats and players of the 2021 season. The series continues with Hawkes Bay Hawks. SEASON SUMMARY: Position: 2nd Wins: 14 Losses: […]
