Emus set up title rematch against NZ
THE 2024 FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup is finishing with an Oceanic clash, after the Australian Emus defeated Jordan in emphatic fashion to book a spot in the gold medal match overnight. The Emus will face off against their Trans-Tasman neighbours in New Zealand for the ultimate prize later tonight, having cruised through the remainder of […]
Emphatic Emus complete clean sweep towards quarterfinals
THE Australian Emus produced their most dominant performance at the 2024 FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup on Wednesday night, defeating the Chinese Taipei by a whopping 65 points at Arena Complex in Jordan. The result sees the Emus complete the group stage with a perfect record of three wins from three games to sit comfortably at […]
Rising Aussie stars join NBL as development players
THE young talent coming from the Australian basketball system continues to grow on a yearly basis, and there are a new crop of promising prospects set to join the premier men’s competition for next season. The National Basketball League (NBL) will welcome the services of Kye Savage and Luke Fennell for the 2023/24 fixture, with […]
Fennell takes next step with Global Academy nod
THE exceptional young talent in the Australian basketball system continues to be recognised, with another Victorian gun added to the NBA Global Academy. Luke Fennell has been putting together a solid start to his career in the VJBL, where he enjoyed an eye-catching 2022 season. The guard represents Knox, and has established himself as one […]
Knox Raided by super Spectres in grand final
THE Nunawading Spectres are the 2022 Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Boys VC Championship winners, having defeated the Knox Raiders to the tune of 10 points at the State Basketball Centre on Friday night. The Raiders were the title favourites coming in, but if any side could claim the upset victory, it was […]
Blues fall short against rampaging Raiders
THE final round of the 2022 Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Boys competition saw the Knox Raiders claim a big win over the Frankston Blues when the two clubs went head to head at Frankston Basketball Stadium on Friday night. Frankston Blues 9 | 7 | 23 | 16 (55)Knox Raiders 20 | […]
Knox continue to roll with triumph over United
THE Knox Raiders have kept their undefeated streak rolling in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Boys since joining the VC Championship division, with their latest victory coming against Geelong United. The two sides locked horns at AWA Alliance Bank Stadium on Friday night, with the Raiders coming in as heavy favourites, given their […]
Spectres spook Sabres in spectacular win
NUNAWADING Spectres have produced a season-high score in their 43-point victory over Sandringham Sabres for Round 5 of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Boys Championship division. It was a round of one-sided results, with both Frankston Blues and Ballarat Miners having the week off, and the closest margin being 14 points. It […]
Ballarat digs deep to hold off United
BALLARAT Miners have won a nail-biting four-point game against Geelong United to remain undefeated from full games completed in the Championship Division. The Miners were forced to forfeit one game, and re yet to play their clash with Sandringham Sabres, but won their second full completed match to move to 2-0 in the Division. The […]
Raiders finish strong to claim second win
THE Knox Raiders delivered a terrific final quarter performance in their 13-point triumph over the Bulleen Boomers in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Boys on the weekend. In a highly anticipated match, both sides played with a serious level of ferocity as they each looked to make it 2-0 in the new VC […]
