NBL Blitz Fresh Faces Watch: November 15
THE National Basketball League (NBL) kicked off its ‘Blitz’ pre-season tournament over the weekend, with the eight competing sides taking the opportunity to get some action for their players new and old. In this series, we take a look at the newcomers to the competition, with many players suiting up for their clubs for the […]
NBL Games to watch in 2021/22
WE moved into November earlier this week, which means the upcoming season of the National Basketball League (NBL) is just over a month away. The season was delayed due to the continued restrictions around the country, and the late start will likely see fans back in the building when the season kicks off proceedings in […]
NBL Champions Watch – Melbourne United
EVERY player or team in competitive sport has the goal of winning their respective title or championship, and all their work builds up to a shot at it. Unfortunately, only one can be victorious, with those unsuccessful left with a hunger to dethrone those ahead of them. An issue that is less talked about comes […]
NCAA Aussie Player Focus – Alex Ducas
WITH the year progressing, the National Collegiate Athlete Association (NCAA) basketball tournaments for men and women are just over a month away. Plenty of players will be looking to make their mark, with the league well-known as one of the biggest platforms for showcasing talent in the world. Typically, the league is made up of […]
2021/22 NBL Season Schedule Announced
THE National Basketball Association (NBL)’s upcoming season is moving closer by the day. Despite the uncertainty around the future of Australia (Victoria in particular), the league has announced the starting day, and released the fixture for the 2021/22 season. The season will kick off slightly later than first anticipated, but given the restrictions still in […]
NBL Team Watch: Melbourne United
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) season edging closer by the day, we take a look at each team’s prospects heading into their upcoming NBL21 campaign. With an offseason full of eye-catching signings and roster improvements, teams will be looking for strong signs as the season approaches. Next up is the reigning champions Melbourne United. […]
Boomers tip off Olympic preparations in style
AUSTRALIA’S Olympic men’s basketball campaign tipped off with a trio of wins, providing fans with more confidence the Boomers can medal at next week’s Tokyo Olympics. In a warm-up tournament in Las Vegas, the Boomers defeated Argentina, USA and Nigeria, with the Australian Opals set to hit the court on Saturday against USA. AUSTRALIA (87) […]
Melbourne United season summary
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 Melbourne United who won the 2021 NBL title. SEASON SUMMARY: It was a season to remember for head coach Dean Vickerman […]
