Cotton and Mooney star in Perth’s grand final rematch
IT was a scoring fiasco for Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats however it was the latter that walked away with the “W” (113-106). Both sides came to play with their intensity up from the first few minutes of basketball as they looked to attack the rim and claim some much needed ascendancy to close out […]
Perth end United’s undefeated streak in 2021
PERTH Wildcats handed Melbourne United their first loss of the season toppling the ladder leaders by a mere four points thanks to some Bryce Cotton magic with the reigning MVP winner showcasing his class to put the nail in the coffin to steal the lead within the final 40 seconds (89-85). The rivalry between the […]
NBL21 mid-season summaries: Bottom 5
YESTERDAY Draft Central summarised the seasons of each of the top four teams to this point in the fixture. Today we look at the summaries of the five teams that are aiming to displace them for a postseason finals spot in just over a month’s time. 5th – Sydney Kings Record: 3 wins, 4 losses, […]
NBL21 – Round 6 preview: NBL Cup tips off in blockbuster weekend
AN eight-game round across four days tips off in a blockbuster National Basketball League (NBL) weekend starting tomorrow. Across Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, double-headers will be played at John Cain Arena in Melbourne, allowing fans to make the most of their trip to the basketball. We take a look at each of the clashes […]
2021 NBL Top Performers to Round 5: Perth/South East Melbourne/Sydney
THE final part of our three-part series looking at the National Basketball League’s (NBL) top performers to Round 5 before the NBL Cup tips off, we focus on Perth Wildcats, South East Melbourne Phoenix and Sydney Kings. Perth Wildcats Wins: 2 Losses: 3 Position: 7th Despite a difficult season MVP winner, Bryce Cotton has continued […]
2021 NBL mash-up teams: State-by-state
FOR something different during the break, we decided to take a look at what mashed up teams would look like in the National Basketball League (NBL) competition, with the Victorian teams combined, as well as New South Wales, Queensland and then the three single teams in their respective states/country. We have looked at a starting […]
Phoenix flip script on Wildcats to secure win
SOUTH East Melbourne Phoenix reversed the tables in their clash against Perth Wildcats running out victorious in their second matchup in as many days (96-71). Suffering a loss on Thursday to the Wildcats, the Phoenix came out with a point to prove having learnt from their previous encounter and exposing their opponents in every which […]
Wildcats start slow then finish strong, outclass Phoenix by 31
THINGS seemed relatively even following a quarter of play in last night’s clash between the South East Melbourne Phoenix and the Perth Wildcats. But, it was the visitors that ran away with the contest in the subsequent 30 minutes, as the reigning premiers convincingly handled matters, 106-75. Promising signs early on came by way of […]
NBL21 – Round 5 preview: Top of the table clash opens round
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) Cup fast approaching, the final round before all the teams descend on Melbourne takes place. Round 5 of NBL action begins tonight from 7.30pm with the ladder already taking shape in the competition. THE HAWKS vs. MELBOURNE UNITED Wednesday, February 10 @ 7.30pm WIN Entertainment Centre Opening the round […]
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, […]
