Title contenders face off in Round 14 opener
TWO genuine NBL 2023/24 title contenders will go head-to-head tonight from 7:30pm as the third placed Sydney Kings host ladder leaders, Melbourne United. The reigning champions sit with a delicate 10-8 record heading into Round 14, just ahead of both Tasmania JackJumpers and South East Melbourne Phoenix, while United is three games clear on top […]
Taipans bite dismantles United for second time
FOR the second time this season, Cairns Taipans found the recipe for success against Melbourne United, coming away with the 17-point win (95-78) in front of home fans. The Taipans showed they can be a dangerous proposition for any side having now handed the ladder leaders two of their four losses this season, while edging […]
NBL | Stats Central – Round 10
ROUND 10 marked the halfway point of the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) season, as the race for the postseason heats up with a number of sides in flying form at the moment. The weekend saw 10 games of action take place from Thursday to Sunday, with some memorable moments in there. There were upsets, […]
Attributes combined: Building the perfect NBL player
WHILE the National Basketball League (NBL) has plenty of excellent players that have reached superstar status, what does the perfect NBL player look like if you picked the best of each key attribute? There will be no NBL games this week due to the planned FIBA break, although the scheduled FIBA matches were subsequently cancelled. […]
NBL | Ones to Watch – Round 8
AFTER a shortened week of play last week, the National Basketball League (NBL) has returned for the eighth round of the 2023/24 season. Round 7 saw just five games of NBL action take place over three days, but Round 8 has much more to offer, with seven games stretching from Thursday to Sunday. The competition […]
NBL | Next Star Watch – Round 4
THERE was plenty of anticipation surrounding the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2023/24 season for many reasons, including the performances of some seriously talented youngsters. Through the NBL’s Next Stars program, some of the best prospects in the world have joined Australia’s premier basketball competition in a bid to further their chances of selection at the […]
United kick off NBL season with win
MELBOURNE United lifted in the second quarter to win by 15 points at John Cain Arena to kick start their campaign, following United’s good form in the NBL Blitz on the Gold Coast. With both teams off to a rusty start in the early stages of the game, the Phoenix had the momentum. United struggled […]
2023/24 NBL Team Preview – Melbourne United
THE 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) is right around the corner, with the fixture set to kick off on Thursday, September 28. The season is shaping up like no other, with an unprecedented amount of young and international talent complimenting the homegrown players set to suit up in the nation’s premier basketball competition. The landscape […]
Travers set to travel to rejuvenated United
AFTER weeks of waiting, star youngster Luke Travers has finally announced where he will be taking his services for the upcoming NBL season. Travers will join Melbourne United, who have retooled their list and look set for another crack at rising up the rankings and making a deep run into the finals. The 21-year-old entered […]
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 […]
