Jack Jumpers start 2024 in style with bounce back victory over Taipans
SEARCHING to bounce back after two tough losses at home to end 2023, the Tasmania Jack Jumpers got back on the winners list to start 2024, defeating the Cairns Taipans by 17 points at MyState Bank Arena. The win came from standout performances from Milton Doyle, Marcus Lee and Anthony Drmic. The JackJumpers shared the […]
2023/24 NBL Team Preview – Tasmania JackJumpers
THE 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) is right around the corner, with the fixture set to kick off on tonight, with a clash between the two Melbourne based sides. The season is shaping up like no other, with an unprecedented amount of young and international talent complimenting the homegrown players set to suit up in […]
Barker’s big day leads Blues
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1 season has started in just about every state and territory, and there has been a lot to like about the start of 2022. Across the six competitions (one in each region bar Tasmania and the ACT), there is plenty of basketball to enjoy on a weekly basis. With the competition […]
2021/22 NBL: Lineup battle – Phoenix v Kings
ROUND 11 of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2021/22 season kicked off on Thursday night, with the SEM Phoenix hosting the Sydney Kings at John Cain Arena. It was a reasonably anticipated matchup, given the Phoenix have been one of the stronger sides to start the season, while the Kings have been in some red-hot […]
“Close-knit” Frankston Blues thrive on club culture
“WE’VE got a group group of guys here at Frankston and a great culture at the club, right down to the juniors and everything like that. It’s pretty close-knit.” Starting his basketball career where he grew up in Tasmania with the North West Thunder, guard Lachlan Barker worked his way through the State Basketball league […]
NBL1 Men’s stats update: June 15
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1 is in full swing with a number of players stepping up to the plate across all four competitions. Draft Central casts an eye over a couple of the top performers in the main statistical areas. Points Central #1 Owen Hulland (South Adelaide) 32.00 #2 CJ Turnage (Norwood) 26.11 #3 Gregory […]
NBL1 South men’s wrap: Round 5
NO National Basketball League (NBL)1 South men’s team remains winless after both Albury-Wodonga Bandits and Dandenong Rangers secured wins this round to even up the ladder following Round 5 of action. Hobart Chargers (107) def. Diamond Valley Eagles (97) A dominant first quarter set up Hobart Chargers for a memorable 10-point win over Diamond Valley […]
2021 NBL1 South men’s wrap: Round 4
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1 South men’s ladder is fairly tight between the top sides, middle teams and league battlers as back-to-back wins for a number of teams saw plenty of sides change places following Round 4 of competition. Hobart Chargers (74) def. Eltham Wildcats (72) Hobart Chargers were able to give their home fans […]
NBL1 South Men’s: Round 2 wrap – Miners split results on Apple Isle
ROUND 2 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South men’s competition took place over the weekend, with Frankston Blues grabbing back-to-back wins and Ballarat Miners having a mixed bag down in Tasmania. Bendigo Braves (73) def. by Frankston Blues (94) Frankston Blues have set up a memorable 21-point win thanks to a fast start on […]
NBL1 South Men’s team summary: Frankston Blues
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 […]
