Fennell takes next step with Global Academy nod
THE exceptional young talent in the Australian basketball system continues to be recognised, with another Victorian gun added to the NBA Global Academy. Luke Fennell has been putting together a solid start to his career in the VJBL, where he enjoyed an eye-catching 2022 season. The guard represents Knox, and has established himself as one […]
Proctor set to explode for Duke
THERE are plenty of Australians that make their way overseas to pursue a career in basketball at the highest level, but arguably none are producing more buzz than combo guard Tyrese Proctor. He is projected to be a first-round draft pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, following in the footsteps of recent draftee Dyson Daniels, […]
NBA G-League Performance Focus – Dyson Daniels
THE National Basketball Association (NBA) G-League kicked off their season over the weekend, with plenty of cracking contests across the competition. While much of the roster is filled from talents acquired from the United States, one highly touted Australian is making headlines following an impressive debut match. Dyson Daniels has been projected as a lottery […]
NBA G-League Aussie Player Focus – Dyson Daniels
FOR most young basketball players, the end goal is to make the National Basketball Association (NBA), which is well-known as the most popular and strongest league in the world. The path to get to this level is much more interchangeable than it was in years past. In previous decades the path to the top level […]
Victorian Under-20 and Ivor Burge teams announced
BASKETBALL Victoria has announced the Victorian 2021 Under-20 and Ivor Burge teams, selected to represent the state at the next Australian Junior Championships. The six teams will make their way to Mackay, Queensland in May for the Australian Under-20 Junior Championships and Ivor Burge Championships for athletes with an intellectual disability. Victoria Under-20 Navy Blue […]
NBL1 South Men’s team summary: Bendigo Braves
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 […]
MUVJBL U18 Boys VC review: Round 8 – Kilsyth locks up minor premiership
THIS week in the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under-18 Boys Championship Division, Nunawading Spectres drastically hurt the Dandenong Rangers’ chances of securing a home-final following their 70-69 victory. The Spectres added to their impressive away record (8-1-0) with their second win on the road in a fortnight. Despite Dandenong’s game-high 29 points […]
MUVJBL U18 Boys VC preview: Round 8
A TOP three clash headlines Round 8 of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under-18 Boys Championship Division with the bottom four sides battling for the last two spots in the eight. Dandenong Rangers (3rd, 11-3-2) vs. Nunawading Spectres (2nd, 12-4) The match of the round pits third placed Dandenong Rangers against second […]
MUVJBL U18 Boys VC preview: Round 6
ROUND 6 of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under-18 Boys Championship Division kicks off on Friday night across Victoria with a few contests likely to go either way. As the Werribee Devils continue to build off the break, they look to make it three in a row when they face the Dandenong […]
MUVJBL U18 Boys VC review: Round 5 – Dandenong tie two weeks in a row
DANDENONG Rangers picked up their second consecutive draw in the Melbourne United Victorian Junior League (MUVJBL) Under-18 Boys Championship Division with a 56-56 result against Bulleen Boomers. The Rangers dropped to fourth after recording five consecutive wins prior to the break. Comparatively, the Boomers returned well before this week, recording consecutive wins. The tie puts […]
