Kelly Wilson notches up 400th game
WHEN the UC Capitals take the court this evening against the Perth Lynx, a little slice of history will be made. The Capitals’ point guard Kelly Wilson will be playing her 400th Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) match, and in doing so will become the first player in the WNBL to reach the amazing achievement. […]
NBL1 South women’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 […]
WNBL Round 16 review: Capitals secure second with final round win
THE University of Canberra (UC) Capitals were able to stand up when it counted and secure second spot ahead of the Melbourne Boomers – the Capitals’ opponents in the upcoming 2019/20 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) finals series. The other spots were already locked in prior to the final round, with Southside Flyers earning the […]
2019/20 WNBL Team of the Week: Round 15
IN a short round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), just four games were played and therefore it made for an even playing field with every player making the team having played one game. Of the individual performers who made the cut, two were from Perth Lynx, Adelaide Lightning and the University of Canberra […]
WNBL Round 15 review: Top three guaranteed after title contenders win big
THE top three sides have been decided in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) after the top of the table Southside Flyers defeated Adelaide Lightning in a big round of action for the finals-bound teams. Bendigo Spirit (66) defeated by Perth Lynx (89) Perth Lynx locked in fifth spot on the ladder for all the […]
WNBL Round 8 review: Southside edges out Boomers in top-of-the-table clash
THE top-of-the-table Southside Flyers put distance between themselves and the second seeded Boomers, after edging out Melbourne by seven points in Dandenong, extending their winning streak to four. In terms of streaks, the Capitals increased their winning streak to six and Townsville snapped their losing streak of three games without captain Micaela Cocks, while losses […]
WNBL 2019/2020 preview: Round 4 – Unbeaten all-Victorian clash set for Monday blockbuster
ALL eyes could turn to a packed out State Basketball Centre on Monday night when the two undefeated sides, Melbourne Boomers and Southside Flyers go head-to-head for the first time in Round 4 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). The Flyers still have to get past Bendigo Spirit the day before, but providing they […]
WNBL Round 3 review: Victorian sides, reigning premiers remain undefeated
IT was a big weekend of Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) action with Melbourne Boomers and Southside Flyers remaining undefeated, the reigning premiers going down in both games, and a bit of scoring controversy to finish the round. Melbourne Boomers (107) defeated UC Capitals (72) In arguably the most dazzling team performances of the year, […]
2019/20 WNBL season team preview: Bendigo Spirit
A NEW season and a new head coach for Bendigo Spirit, who finished bottom two last season in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). With previous coach Simon Pritchard‘s contract not renewed, the Spirit opted to hire Adelaide 36ers assistant coach, Tracy York to take the club forward. The Spirit have had plenty of changes […]
NBL1 Women’s finals review: Preliminary Finals
BOTH Kilsyth Cobras and Geelong Supercats were able to withstand challenges from their opponents in the respective preliminary finals to advance through to the 2019 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Women’s Grand Final. The Cobras booked a place courtesy of a dominant performance from midway through the second term, while Geelong lead all game and kept […]
