New Zealand topple 36ers in Christchurch
NEW Zealand got the job done against Adelaide 36ers to secure another NBL win and proving just how influential a home crowd is running away with an 18-point victory 94-76. A dominant second term gave the home side the upper hand they needed to control proceedings and eventually claim the win. Despite playing back in […]
New Zealand reaching “breaking point” as Shamir’s side struggles to find consistency
DESPITE their less than desirable four-win and 10-loss record at this point in the season, it is important to remember that the New Zealand Breakers have only played 14 of their 28 NBL21 games, meaning that Dan Shamir’s side has plenty of time to make their way up the standings. In theory, the Breakers would […]
NBL21 season previews: New Zealand Breakers
THE sole New Zealand based side was unlucky not to make the postseason finals last year, narrowly missing out to Melbourne United, and falling just behind Brisbane Bullets in the tightest finish to a season in some time. RJ Hampton made his way to Denver Nuggets in the NBA, but then a shock loss of […]
NBL Free Agency Update: Hawks, United and Breakers
IN the second edition of Draft Central’s NBL Free Agency update, we take a look at the signings and re-signings of the Hawks, Melbourne United and the Breakers during this year’s Free Agency period, as we prepare for the National Basketball League (NBL) 2020/21 campaign in December. THE HAWKS: For last season’s wooden-spooners, the team […]
Aussies Abroad: Kyrin Galloway (UNCG Spartans)
DESPITE much uncertainty about the sporting landscape due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, there is still much excitement around the future of basketball and no shortage of Australian talent running around through the college basketball system. For some, they aspire to enter the NBA Draft, while for others, they could play at lower levels or […]
