NBL25 Awards Wrap – Cotton crowned fifth MVP
PERTH Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton has secured his fifth National Basketball League (NBL) Andrew Gaze Trophy for the Most Valuable Player in just nine seasons, claiming the top gong at the competition’s award ceremony on Monday night. The import guard has now won the award in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2024 and 2025, totalling the second-most […]
Illawarra inflicts more pain on struggling Jackies
ANY HOPES of going back-to-back in the National Basketball League (NBL) have become much less likely for the Tasmania JackJumpers after sustaining a big loss at home against the Illawarra Hawks to open the penultimate round of the 2024/25 season. Coming into the clash at MyState Bank Arena on Thursday night, the JackJumpers title defence […]
Hawks look to put an end to JackJumpers’ title defence
THE CHAMPIONSHIP aspirations of the Tasmania JackJumpers will be on the line when they take on the ladder-leading Illawarra Hawks at WIN Entertainment Centre in tonight’s National Basketball League (NBL) action. The JackJumpers currently sit outside the top six, putting their title defence is in serious doubt, with their quest to even make the postseason […]
Hawks hammer undermanned Bullets
THE ILLAWARRA Hawks have once again shown why they are the best side in the National Basketball League (NBL) this season, producing yet another big win, this time over the Brisbane Bullets to the tune of 31 points at WIN Entertainment Centre on Monday night. The Hawks came into the clash atop the standings in […]
United, Sixers impress in double-header
MONDAY night in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw back-to-back clashes take place in the sixteenth round of the season, with Melbourne United and the Adelaide 36ers both claiming wins in their respective clashes. Kicking things off was a clash between United and the New Zealand Breakers at TSB Stadium early in the evening. United […]
Hawks edge out JackJumpers to get back on track
IN A tightly contested affair, the Illawarra Hawks got back on the winners’ list after defeating the Tasmania JackJumpers by five points when the two sides clashed in the penultimate game of Round 15 of the National Basketball League (NBL). The Hawks hosted the JackJumpers at WIN Entertainment Centre on Tuesday night, with both sides […]
Hawks, JackJumpers look to bounce back in crucial clash
THE 15TH round of the National Basketball League (NBL) continues tonight with a clash between two finals contenders, when the Illawarra Hawks host the Tasmania JackJumpers at WIN Entertainment Centre in a game that could shape the ladder. Both teams have already sustained a loss in Round 15, and with the 2024/25 season as tight […]
Hawks set to strike in top-against-bottom clash
IN WHAT looms as one of the most one-sided contests of the year, ladder leaders Illawarra Hawks will play host to cellar dwellers Cairns Taipans at home. The 13-6 Hawks are coming off a rare loss the other night to South East Melbourne Phoenix and will be keen to atone for that, which they should […]
Phoenix complete rise from ashes
SOUTH East Melbourne Phoenix looked in all sorts of trouble early in the year, but their recent form has been nothing short of exemplary and they know how to beat ladder leaders Illawarra Hawks. While others have struggled to do so, the Phoenix made it back-to-back wins over the Hawks, getting the job done 110-105 […]
Rejuvenated Phoenix ready to rise for Hawks’ challenge
LADDER leaders Illawarra Hawks will look to see out 2024 on a high when they face mid-table side South East Melbourne Phoenix in a New Year’s Eve contest. The two teams have had contrasting years, with the Phoenix sacking coach Mike Kelly mid-season but turning around their form to put themselves back into the Play-In […]
