NBL Team of the Week – Round 10
THE NBL has kicked off the 11th round of action for the 2022/23 season, but before the weekend gets going, it is a good time to take a look back at the performances that stood out last time around. There were plenty of strong individual outings in Round 10, with some big showings across the […]
NBL Standouts – Round 10
ROUND 10 of the NBL has just about wrapped, with all but one game having been and gone with some big wins coming around the competition. There were some significant margins over the course of the weekend, with considerable team and individual performances catching the eye as a number of sides hit triple-digits with some […]
Let’s be Frank(s) – Robert records double-double
THERE were many questions surrounding how the offence of the Adelaide 36ers would look after the team’s leading scorer departed prior to the FIBA break, but a double-double from Robert Franks and a gritty road win over Melbourne United instilled plenty of confidence that the team can still be a contender. When Craig Randall II […]
Sotto shines in limited minutes
DESPITE the Adelaide 36ers suffering a brutal loss at the hands of the New Zealand Breakers in Round 5 of the National Basketball League (NBL), there was still one shining light in the form of young gun Kai Sotto’s performance. A big man with enormous potential and a massive following from his home country of […]
2022/23 NBL season preview – Adelaide 36ers
THE 2022/23 National Basketball League season is less than two weeks from getting underway, and it is shaping up as one of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory. Last year saw the Tassie fairytale, some new stars step to the forefront and Sydney dominance in the big dance. With some big names joining the […]
36ers look the goods with preseason win
THE Adelaide 36ers have added to the hype surrounding their upcoming campaign with an 84-76 triumph to kick off the National Basketball League (NBL) Blitz preseason competition against the SEM Phoenix on Friday night. With the addition of some big names in the offseason, the 36ers are looming as one of the contenders for the […]
Boomers fire late to take Game One
THE Australian Boomers emerged victorious in the first game of their FIBA World Cup Qualifying matchup against China at John Cain Arena on Thursday night, in an entertaining battle. Hosting the home court advantage, the Aussies got off to a strong start in the first half, grabbing a fair lead at the main break. However, […]
NBL stars dominate FIBA Qualifier team
LATE last week, Basketball Australia announced the squad for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers, which are set to take place later this month. The Australian Boomers will play in front of their fans in Melbourne, as the team looks to progress to the FIBA World cup in 2023. The team will be made […]
Cadee fires as Bullets shoot down 36ers
WHAT a way to start your week if you’re a Bullets fan. The National Basketball League (NBL) is currently hosting its 19th round of play, and it has extended into the new working week. Monday night saw the Brisbane Bullets travel down to South Australia to take on the Adelaide 36ers at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. […]
2021/22 NBL – Team Focus: Adelaide 36ers vs Taipans
THIS weekend is jam-packed with some exciting National Basketball League (NBL) action on the schedule for Round 16, as the competition continues to approach the upcoming finals series. Friday night saw the Cairns Taipans travel south to take on the Adelaide 36ers at Adelaide Entertaninment Centre, as both sides look to improve their record as […]