Big performers as Blitz begins
THE National Basketball League (NBL) kicked off its preseason competition over the weekend, with four games taking place over the span of Saturday and Sunday. With six days of play taking place at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, the Blitz marks the final preparations for all 10 sides ahead of the 2023/24 regular season, which […]
JackJumpers down United in pair of preseason clashes
THE National Basketball League (NBL) is less than a month away from starting the 2023 fixture, and the preseason hitouts have rolled on over the past week. This week’s action saw the Tasmania JackJumpers welcome Melbourne United to the Apple Isle for a pair of warmup clashes, with the hosts emerging victorious in both outings. […]
NBL team wrap: Tasmania JackJumpers
THE COMPETITION’S newest side could not reach the lofty heights of its maiden season, but still managed to prove one of the NBL’s most competitive sides when the fixture reached the pointy end. The Tasmania JackJumpers were able to recover from a slow start to the season to secure a spot in the play-in and […]
King of the NBL, Cooks claims MVP
TUESDAY night saw the National Basketball League (NBL) Awards night take place, with Sydney Kings superstar Xavier Cooks claiming the league’s highest individual honour – the Andrew Gaze Trophy for the Most Valuable Player. Cooks was the favourite all season long, having been the best player on the best side in the competition, and although […]
Trio of stars announced as MVP finalists
WITH the NBL season in the twilight of the 2022/23 fixture, the year’s best performers have been recognised with the finalists for the league’s individual awards announced this morning. There is just one round remaining after the conclusion of tonight’s game, so the bulk of the sample size is in for the strongest players and […]
NBL Team Overview: Tasmania JackJumpers
THE upcoming season of the National Basketball League (NBL) is just around the corner, with the season opener slated for December 2. As the NBL Blitz pre-season campaign comes to a close, sides across the league will be finalising their preparations for their NBL22 campaigns. With that said, it is time for us to take […]
NBL1 South men’s wrap: Round 5
NO National Basketball League (NBL)1 South men’s team remains winless after both Albury-Wodonga Bandits and Dandenong Rangers secured wins this round to even up the ladder following Round 5 of action. Hobart Chargers (107) def. Diamond Valley Eagles (97) A dominant first quarter set up Hobart Chargers for a memorable 10-point win over Diamond Valley […]
2021 NBL1 South men’s wrap: Round 4
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1 South men’s ladder is fairly tight between the top sides, middle teams and league battlers as back-to-back wins for a number of teams saw plenty of sides change places following Round 4 of competition. Hobart Chargers (74) def. Eltham Wildcats (72) Hobart Chargers were able to give their home fans […]
2021 NBL1 South Men’s wrap: Round 3
BENDIGO Braves had a couple of sterling wins in Round 3 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South Men’s competition, whilst Geelong Supercats held off Waverley Falcons in a thriller to be the only undefeated team remaining in the competition. Geelong Supercats (81) def. Waverley Falcons (79) Geelong Supercats have held on in a thrilling […]
NBL1 South Men’s: Round 2 wrap – Miners split results on Apple Isle
ROUND 2 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South men’s competition took place over the weekend, with Frankston Blues grabbing back-to-back wins and Ballarat Miners having a mixed bag down in Tasmania. Bendigo Braves (73) def. by Frankston Blues (94) Frankston Blues have set up a memorable 21-point win thanks to a fast start on […]
