2021/22 NBL Team of the Week: Round 5
IN this series each week, we take a look at the strongest performing players at each position to create the league’s Team of the Week. The fifth round of the National Basketball League (NBL) has wrapped, and while there was only two matches throughout this time, there was still plenty for fans to enjoy. In […]
Cotton blitz lifts Wildcats over Taipans
A SECOND quarter domination from star guard Bryce Cotton helped lift the Perth Wildcats to victory over Cairns Taipans last night. At the 2:03 minute mark, the Taipans led by a game-high 18 points after Majok Deng capitalised off a steal and then dunked it. The Wildcats trailed by 14 points at quarter time after […]
Two games remain in reduced Round 5
JUST two games remain in Round 5 of the National Basketball League (NBL) schedule after COVID-19 protocols forced clashes to be postponed. The Cairns Taipans originally were planning on hosting New Zealand Breakers at home on New Year’s Eve, but will now take on Perth Wildcats following the Wildcats’ clash with Adelaide 36ers being postponed. […]
Unbeaten streaks on the line in big weekend
WITH the weekend just around the corner, as is another round of the National Basketball League (NBL), much to the excitement of fans, players and staff. The competition enjoyed one of the most memorable rounds over the last few years, so fans will be on the edge of their seats heading into Round 3 of […]
Wildcats prove too strong for Taipans
THE first round of the National Basketball League (NBL) wrapped on Sunday night, with the weekend’s action closing with a commanding performance from last year’s grand finalists in their second match of the round. In the final match of the day, the Perth Wildcats overpowered the Cairns Taipans, winning the contest by an impressive 23 […]
NBL Team Overview: Cairns Taipans
THE upcoming season of the National Basketball League (NBL) is just around the corner, with the season opener slated for the 2nd of December. 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 […]
NBL Blitz Tuesday wrap: JackJumpers claim first scalp
OVER the last few days, the National Basketball League (NBL) held its preseason ‘Blitz’ competition, with sides able to get some run into their players heading into the season opener next month. The competition is being played across three states, with Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria all hosting some action over the coming weeks. […]
