NBL1 Central Women’s Finals Preview: Week 1
FINALS action is here in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central women’s division and the top five teams have earned the right to playoff in the post-season series. After a sensational season collecting the minor premiership, the Southern Tigers have a bye in the opening week of finals, whilst Sturt Sabres and South Adelaide Panthers […]
NBL1 Central Men’s Finals Preview: Week 1
FIVE teams remain in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 men’s division, with the first week of finals taking place on Saturday night. Sturt Sabres have earned the rest having finished as minor premiers, whilst the second and third placed teams in Forestville Eagles and Norwood face off for the right to play the Sabres for […]
2021 NBL1 North wrap: Round 12
JUST a trio of North Queensland clashes in each of the men’s and women’s National Basketball League (NBL1) North divisions proceeded last weekend due to the snap lockdown announced on Saturday. The Friday night clash saw Townsville Flames win both games over South West Metro Pirates, with Mackay and Rockhampton winning their respective clashes over […]
2021 NBL1 Central wrap: Round 12
ROUND 12 of National Basketball League (NBL1) Central saw a number of enticing battles in both the men’s and women’s competition. It was a good day to be the Southern Tigers as they claimed wins in both competitions while the Sturt Sabres handed out a hefty loss to the Eastern Mavericks. Men’s: South Adelaide Panthers […]
2021 NBL1 South Men’s wrap: Round 10
WAVERLEY Falcons leapfrogged Nunawading Spectres following the Falcons’ on the road win against the Spectres as Round 10 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 men’s division was completed. It was one of two wins the Falcons picked up over the weekend, also accounting for the Eltham Wildcats by 14 points in their other contest. Heading […]
It’s balls in all court’s for Lavey
BASKETBALL and football are two sports that often go hand in hand but not always at the elite level however, Australian Opal and Richmond AFLW player, Tessa Lavey, is proving it is possible to have the best of both worlds. “[Footy and basketball] do have similar traits to them, when you’re in close there is […]
NBL1 North wrap: Round 5
THERE were some big upsets across the men’s and women’s divisions of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North competition, with some of the NBL players returning to shake up the mix following the conclusion of their seasons. WOMEN’S: Southern District Spartans handed Townsville Flames their second loss of the season and created a two-game gap […]
NBL1 West wrap: Round 9
IN ROUND 10 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West competition, Perry Lakes Hawks asserted their dominance across both competitions with impressive wins, including a top of the table victory in the men’s division. WOMEN’S: Perry Lakes Hawks had a good weekend in Round 9, triumphing in both their clashes over Lakeside Lightning and South […]
NBL1 Women’s stats update: June 10
WITH all four National Basketball League (NBL)1 competitions well underway this season, we look at who is leading the stats in points, rebounds and assists across the board in the women’s divisions. POINTS CENTRAL #1 Olivia Thompson (South Adelaide) 27.33 #2 Teige Morrell (Southern Tigers) 21.55 #3 Samantha Simons (Forestville Eagles) 21.22 #4 Ashley Spencer […]
NBL1 North wrap: Round 4
ROUND 4 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 competition saw Townsville Flames/Heat and Rockhampton Cyclones/Rockets do the triple and play three games across the weekend for mixed results. We recap a big round of action. WOMEN’S: An unbeaten clash between Logan Thunder and Townsville Flames opened up Round 4 of the NBL1 North women’s competition, […]
