2019/20 NBL Team of the Week: Round 2
FOUR National Basketball League (NBL) players have backed up their Round 1 efforts to make it two consecutive Draft Central Team of the Week nominations. Perth Wildcats’ guard Bryce Cotton and South East Melbourne Phoenix’s Mitch Creek returned to the starting squad in our Team of the Week, while Brisbane Bullets’ Lamar Patterson and Sydney […]
NBL Round 2 review: Three sides remain undefeated
NEWCOMERS South East Melbourne Phoenix have joined three of last year’s National Basketball League (NBL) finalists in the top four following two rounds of action. While New Zealand Breakers are yet to play a game due to their NBAxNBL pre-season games in America and Adelaide 36ers have played just the one match so far, it […]
NBL 2019/20 Weekend preview: Round 2 – Taipans, Bullets and Hawks set for double-ups
THE Adelaide 36ers will make their first appearance in NBL 2019/20 as numerous juicy matchups headline round 2. We take a look at the five games across the weekend. BRISBANE BULLETS vs. CAIRNS TAIPANS Friday, October 11, 7.30pm Queensland State Netball Centre The round opens with the Bullets and Taipans locking horns in the all-Queensland […]
2019/20 NBL Team of the Week: Round 1
SYDNEY Kings lead the way in Draft Central‘s first National Basketball League (NBL) Team of the Week, with three players narrowly missing out on starting spots, but filling up the bench. Perth Wildcats had two of the five starters, with Melbourne United also having two representatives in the 10-player team, while Illawarra Hawks, South-East Melbourne […]
NBL Round 1 review: Phoenix reign supreme and Ball sends tongues wagging
ROUND 1 of the National Basketball League kicked off with a bang with new franchise South East Melbourne Phoenix snatching the win from cross town rivals, while highly praised NBA prospect LaMelo Ball injected himself into the competition for the Illawarra Hawks. Melbourne United (88) defeated by South East Melbourne Phoenix (91) The Phoenix got […]
NBL 2019/20 Weekend preview: Round 1 – Inaugural Throwdown opens season
SEVEN of the National Basketball League (NBL) sides begin their campaign this weekend with Melbourne United having a double-up in Round 1, while Adelaide 36ers and New Zealand Breakers have an extra week of pre-season ahead of their start in Round 2. We take a look at the four games across the weekend with one […]
2019/20 NBL season team preview: South East Melbourne Phoenix
IT is always an exciting time when an expansion side joins the pack, and now the second Victorian team takes to the court from tomorrow night with South East Melbourne Phoenix ready to throwdown a challenge against Melbourne United. They have not treaded lightly in terms of their recruitment policy, nabbing players from all over […]
Weekend previews: NBL – Brisbane Bullets v Adelaide 36ers
BRISBANE will feature on Thursday night basketball for the second time this season. The Bullets host the 36ers at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, setting up a big occasion for both sides to get an upper hand on their ladder positions, as sides start to consolidate their status. Brisbane Bullets v Adelaide 36ers Thursday, […]
Weekend previews: NBL – Round 2
SOME high quality basketball was on display last week, keeping fans glued to their seats as the National Basketball League (NBL) had upsets galore, among the longest NBL game in history going to quadruple overtime. This week includes a salivating Grand Final rematch and a few ex-players coming up against their old teams for the […]
2018/19 NBL Season Preview
THE 2018/19 National Basketball League (NBL) season is set to be the most exciting yet, with many big names taking to the court. We previewed each team in the lead-up to the highly anticipated season. Pic: Matt King – Getty Images ADELAIDE 36ERS The 36ers finished second last season and pushed Melbourne United all the […]
