Winless teams clash as Ignite Cup begins
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL)’s in-season tournament begins tonight, with the New Zealand Breakers hosting the Illawarra Hawks at Spark Arena to mark the first match of the Ignite Cup in an exciting milestone for the competition. The Ignite Cup will see a total of 20 games take place on Wednesday nights across the 2025/26 […]
JLA stars as Wildcats keep Hawks winless
THE REIGNING champions have been handed their second loss in as many games in the 2025/26 NBL season, as a Jo Lual-Acuil-led Perth Wildcats defeated the Illawarra Hawks by eight points at RAC Arena on Thursday night. It was an intriguing clash on paper, given the Wildcats had finally gotten on the board last weekend […]
Wildcats host reigning champions in heavyweight battle
THE THIRD round of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season has arrived, and although much of the weekend’s attention will be surrounding the NBA exhibition games in Melbourne, there are still some massive clashes on the cards. One of the biggest being tonight’s battle between the Perth Wildcats and the Illawarra Hawks at RAC […]
McGee musters up masterclass in Hawks debut
ONE OF the most high-profile players to join the National Basketball League (NBL), JaVale McGee wasted no time in showing just how much of an impact he can have, proving a dominant force for the Illawarra Hawks in their loss to the Tasmania JackJumpers. The three-time NBA champion was a massive off-season signing from the […]
NBL teams previewed ahead of 2025/26 season
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) season kicks off for 2025/26 later this week, marking the beginning of one of the most anticipated fixtures in the modern era after an incredibly eventful offseason with some massive moves. Following the conclusion of the final preseason matches over the weekend, the last preparations for the upcoming season are […]
2025/26 NBL Team Preview – South East Melbourne Phoenix
AFTER a strong campaign last time around where they were able to make an impact in the postseason, the SEM Phoenix will be looking to go one step further during the upcoming 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season. The Phoenix managed to lock in a top-four spot after finishing the season strongly under Josh King, […]
2025/26 NBL Team Preview – Illawarra Hawks
THE REIGNING champions will be looking to go back to back when the Illawarra Hawks set out to defend their title in the upcoming 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, although the competition will be tougher than ever. The Hawks broke through for their second championship in club history – and the first since moving […]
Breakers show their best at NBL Blitz
THE OFFICIAL National Basketball League (NBL) Blitz preseason tournament took place in Canberra over the weekend, with the New Zealand Breakers emerging victorious after claiming two wins from two outings. All 10 NBL teams descended on Canberra for the biggest event on the preseason calendar, looking to make an impression ahead of the upcoming 2025/26 […]
Wildcats win over United to kick off Blitz
THE NBL Blitz is underway in Canberra, with the Perth Wildcats claiming a solid eight-point win over Melbourne United when the two sides kicked off the tournament at AIS Arena on Wednesday night. Following a couple of weeks of exhibition matches, the official preseason tournament began in the nation’s capital last night, offering a proper […]
NBL Team Previews kick off tomorrow
WITH the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season starting in less than a month, preparations are ramping up, with the Blitz preseason competition beginning later tonight in a true glimpse of all 10 teams. Following an extremely entertaining season in which the Illawarra Hawks took out the ultimate prize, the NBL is gearing up for […]
