Harvey almost the hero against the throne
IT was the kind of Tyler Harvey performance that NBL fans had been waiting for all season, as the popular guard exploded to nearly get the Illawarra Hawks over the line for a massive upset against the ladder-leading Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon. If not for a heartbreaking loss at the […]
Aussies book spot in World Cup with thumping win
THE AUSTRALIAN Boomers have secured a spot in the World Cup after an emphatic win in their 2022 FIBA Asian Qualifiers campaign, recording a 97-50 triumph over Kazakhstan overnight, completely outperforming the opposition from the very first minute of play. The game was essentially decided in the first quarter, with the Aussies jumping out to […]
NBL Player Stats Watch – Round 5
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) resumed hostilities over the weekend, with another batch of games producing some entertaining action. It was a round which saw some defensive efforts shine through in the big games. With that in mind, Rookie Me Central will be taking a look at the key individual stats, to see which players […]
Froling fantastic in Hawks’ defeat
ALTHOUGH his side sustained a six-point loss in overtime at the hands of Melbourne United, Illawarra Hawks big man Sam Froling produced a dominant bigman performance at WIN Entertainment Centre on Saturday evening. The Hawks suffered a sixth consecutive loss, but it took overtime for United to get the job done as the two sides […]
2022/23 NBL Player Stats Watch – Round 3
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) resumed hostilities over the weekend, with another batch of games seeing some entertaining action. It was a slightly different look than the opening week of play, with the big men taking over across eight games. With that in mind, Rookie Me Central will be taking a look at the key […]
2022/23 NBL Player Stats Watch – Round 2
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) resumed hostilities over the weekend, with another batch of games seeing some entertaining action. It was a slightly different look than the opening week of play, with the big men taking over across eight games. With that in mind, Rookie Me Central will be taking a look at the key […]
Lachlan puts a Dent in Kings’ defence
YOUNG Illawarra Hawks sharpshooter Lachlan Dent delivered an outstanding offensive performance in his side’s opening round clash over the weekend. The National Basketball League (NBL) hosts some seriously impressive up and coming local talent, with a few youngsters getting their professional start on Australian shores. With the 2022/23 season kicking off over the weekend, fans […]
2022/23 NBL Player Stats Watch – Round 1
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) has kicked off its 2022/23 season, with the first round taking place over the weekend. There was a lot to take out of the opening batch of matches, with fresh and familiar faces alike bursting out of the gates to deliver strong early performances. With that in mind, Rookie Me […]
2022/23 NBL season preview – Illawarra Hawks
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 […]
Baynes brings Bullets back in first hitout
THE Brisbane Bullets look to be boosted by the addition of Aron Baynes in season 2022/23 of the National Basketball League (NBL), with the big man making a significant impact in his first outing in a Bullets jumper. Brisbane faced off against the New Zealand Breakers in the Blitz preseason competition in Darwin on Sunday, […]