NBL Blitz Sunday wrap: 36ers rally to complete comeback
OVER the last week, 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. This […]
NBL Team Watch: Tasmanian JackJumpers
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) season edging closer by the day, we take a look at each team’s prospects heading into their upcoming NBL21 campaign. With an offseason full of eye-catching signings and roster improvements, teams will be looking for strong signs as the season approaches. Next up is the NBL’s newest team, the […]
Perth Wildcats season summary
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) season done and dusted we take a look at the performance of each team and how they fared in season 2021. The next team under the microscope is Perth Wildcats who had another outstanding season. SEASON SUMMARY: Another great season for the Wildcats as they made the Grand Final […]
United clinch 2021 NBL championship with a clean sweep
MELBOURNE United are the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL) champions claiming Game 3 in front of a home crowd. Holding top spot for majority of the season, it all came down to whether or not they would get the job done in the big dance and that they did, downing Perth Wildcats by five points […]
2021 NBL Grand Final preview: Game 3
THE National Basketball League (NBL) Grand Final series moves to Melbourne for Game 3 with Melbourne United looking to seal the deal against Perth Wildcats in front of a home crowd. Having played the first two games at RAC Arena the ease in COVID-19 restrictions has allowed play to transition to Victoria on Friday night […]
United make it two from two away from home
MELBOURNE United are one step away from claiming the ultimate prize toppling Perth Wildcats in Game 2 of the Grand Final series (83-74). Backing up their performance from only days earlier, United got the job done at RAC Arena digging deep in the second half. It was a blistering first term of basketball from Perth […]
Wildcats claw their way to third game with win on the road over Hawks
JUST when it looks like Perth Wildcats are down for the count, one can never discount them as a title threat. The two-time reigning champion and greatest team of the modern era, missing their best player and star Most Valuable Player Bryce Cotton, went a game down against the Hawks at their fortress of RAC […]
United take out minor premiership
MELBOURNE United secured top spot on the National Basketball League (NBL) ladder with a win over rivals Perth Wildcats (78-64). The win gifts United the privileges of a home court advantage but will hoping that fans are allowed into the stadium given the current COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria. Nevertheless first place has long been Melbourne’s […]
Hawks lock in top four spot with a scintillating victory over Wildcats
PLAYING back in front of their home crowd, the Illawarra Hawks produced a miracle win to topple the Perth Wildcats and secure a finals berth. After being bottom of the table last year the Hawks reversed their fortunes this season and this game was no different taking on the juggernaut that is Perth and coming […]
Perth secures win against last placed Taipans
PERTH remains in the hunt for top spot on the ladder, credit to a strong win against bottom-placed Cairns Taipans (100-79). It was not all easy going though, as the Wildcats were forced to work their way back into the game after the Taipans came out with some real venom in the first term. Back […]
