Rockets launch into NBL1 Women’s decider
NORTH Adelaide Rockets have continued their rise into the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Women’s Division Grand Final after defeating South Adelaide Panthers by just four points last night. The Rockers came from fifth spot on the ladder and three do-or-die finals to reached the decider next week. Of the three, the 76-72 preliminary final […]
2021 NBL1 Central women’s finals preview: Week 3
A DATE with Southern Tigers in the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central Women’s Grand Final is on the line for the two sides in this week’s preliminary final, as South Adelaide Panthers hosts North Adelaide Rockets in a massive clash. South Adelaide Panthers vs. North Adelaide Rockets Saturday, September 4 @ 6:30pm Marion Basketball […]
2021 NBL1 Central women’s preview: Week 2
SEMI-FINALS week has rolled around in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central with the winner from each match set to move through to the grand final. Both games will be played on Saturday making for an action packed day of basketball with all four teams eager to put their best foot forward. Sturt Sabres vs. […]
NBL1 Central women’s wrap: Finals Week 1
A COUPLE of upsets took place in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Women’s division, with the two lower ranked sides both getting up in their respective finals for week one. Elimination Final: Forestville Eagles (64) defeated by North Adelaide Roosters (76) North Adelaide Roosters have kept their championships hopes alive with a memorable 12-point victory […]
NBL1 Central Women’s Finals Preview: Week 1
FINALS action is here in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central women’s division and the top five teams have earned the right to playoff in the post-season series. After a sensational season collecting the minor premiership, the Southern Tigers have a bye in the opening week of finals, whilst Sturt Sabres and South Adelaide Panthers […]
2021 NBL1 Central wrap: Round 18
THE home and away season of the National Basketball League (NBL1) Central has run its course with the final round producing plenty of tantalising results. Norwood Flames (107) defeated Central District Lions (89) The Flames got over the top of Central District Lions by 18 points thanks to a blockbuster opening term of action. Norwood […]
2021 NBL1 stats: Top performers
FINALS are just around the corner in the National Basketball League (NBL1) West and Central competitions while both South and North have been put on hold due to current COVID-19 restrictions. Nonetheless, Draft Central casts an eye over the top statistical performers from each competition as the seasons edge closer to the end. Men’s: North: […]
2021 NBL1 Central wrap: Round 15
IT was another action packed round in the National Basketball League (NBL1) Central as the Forestville Eagles claimed a big win in the men’s, while in the women’s it was the Sturt Sabres that walked away with a resounding victory. Men’s: Woodville Warriors (77) defeated by Sturt Sabres (99) Stuart Sabres claimed a 22-point win […]
2021 NBL1 Central wrap: Round 13
ROUND 13 of the National Basketball League (NBL1) Central played host to a number of cracking matches in both the men’s and women’s leagues. Men’s: Forestville Eagles (93) defeated Woodville Warriors (59) The Eagles bounced back after a loss last round to defeat the Warriors by 34 points. It was a one-sided affair from the […]
Sydney Kings season review
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) season done and dusted we take a look at the performance of each team and how they fared in season 2021. The next team under the microscope is 2020 grand finalists Sydney Kings. Season Summary: Similar to the Bullets, it was a season of “what if?”s for the Sydney […]