United create more space at the top of the table, knock off Kings by 3
MANY would have thought that after the Sydney Kings’ strong first quarter against Melbourne United on Saturday night, they were going to see things through in the following three terms. This was not the case, as Melbourne emerged victorious in each of the last three quarters and would ultimately win the contest 83-80 at John […]
Melbourne United overcome three-quarter time deficit to reign supreme
SUFFERING their first loss of the season during their previous Round 5 outing Melbourne United ensured that outcome did not happen again with a huge final quarter of action to narrowly edge out Cairns Taipains in a thriller, 88-81. Struggling to get going throughout majority of the game, United showed their class to run it […]
United continue their winning ways despite Bullets best shot
ROUND four action kicked off at the Armoury as an enthralling game saw Melbourne United eventually prevail against a relentless Brisbane Bullets outfit 109-96. With both teams looking to continue their winning streaks, it was an arm-wrestle from the very beginning as Shea Ili rolled his ankle in early proceedings and forced United coach Dean […]
NBL21: Round 4 preview – Melbourne United and Hawks look to remain undefeated
ONLY two teams remain undefeated heading into Round 4 of the National Basketball League (NBL) with Melbourne United and Illawarra Hawks hoping to keep their hot streak going. The Breakers, United and Taipans all play two games this round as the Breakers hunt for their first win for 2021. Brisbane Bullets vs. Melbourne United Friday, […]
United keep unblemished start to the season intact
THE Melbourne derby lived up to the hype as Melbourne United clinched an eight point victory over South East Melbourne Phoenix (96-90). A breakaway second and third quarter ultimately told the tale of the game with United separating themselves from their crosstown rivals to claim their third straight win of the season. It was level […]
NBL21 Round 3 preview: Victoria to host first NBL match of the season as blockbuster round awaits
NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) Round 3 action tips off tonight, in what is a blockbuster eight-game round, the biggest of the season thus far. The round yet again features a few rematches, as Adelaide 36ers, Perth Wildcats, Brisbane Bullets and Cairns Taipans all remain at home venues. For the first time this season, an all-Victorian […]
United opens season with 24-point road win over 36ers
MELBOURNE United have opened their season with style, claiming a 24-point victory over Adelaide 36ers at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre last night. United did not have it all their own way, with the nominal National Basketball League (NBL) title favourites defeating the 36ers on opening night, 89-65. United loaded up on star power over the […]
NBL21 season previews: Melbourne United
WITHOUT a doubt, Melbourne United looks one of the teams to beat in NBL21, with the NBL20 finalist having clearly improved its list from last season. Having secured the final spot in the postseason series after seeing off challenges from Brisbane Bullets and New Zealand Breakers, United went about a recruiting spree, only losing a […]
NBL Free Agency Update: Hawks, United and Breakers
IN the second edition of Draft Central’s NBL Free Agency update, we take a look at the signings and re-signings of the Hawks, Melbourne United and the Breakers during this year’s Free Agency period, as we prepare for the National Basketball League (NBL) 2020/21 campaign in December. THE HAWKS: For last season’s wooden-spooners, the team […]
2019 NZNBL season recap: Wellington Saints take out title
AN undefeated season from the Wellington Saints saw the side take out the 2019 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) title. Draft Central throws back to last season with the new 2020 season upon us to see how each of the teams performed and whether they are competing this year. 1st Wellington Saints (18-0) The […]
