NBA Comparisons – Nolan Traore
A READY-MADE playmaker and bouncy scoring option, Frenchman Nolan Traore will intrigue a number of teams when making their selection at the 2025 NBA Draft in June. There is plenty of upside in his game, starting with positional size, with Traore standing six-foot-four while playing point guard, which should give him an advantage over his […]
Daniels delivers dominant display after Hawks trade
AUSSIE Dyson Daniels had his NBA career altered when he was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Atlanta Hawks during the 2024/25 offseason, but it proved to be a defining move that has helped him take the next step. After playing his junior career on Australian shores, Daniels was selected with the eighth […]
Rasmussen produces a ripper despite loss
IT MAY not have been the result that the West Adelaide Bearcats were hoping for, falling to the Central Districts Lions in the ANZAC Round of the NBL1 Central Men’s over the weekend, but the performance of Keanu Rasmussen was a shining light. The Lions came into the clash as the favourites, having lost just […]
Tigers remain unbeaten after caging Falcons
IF IT was not already clear, Melbourne Tigers further established why they are the team to beat in the Big V Women’s Youth Championship after a dominant 29-point victory on the road against Waverley Falcons in a top of the table Anzac Day clash. The Tigers notched another two wins over the weekend – including […]
2025 NBL1 Men’s | Eagles soar in overtime thriller
AN ENORMOUS double-double from Diamond Valley Eagles’ skipper Jock Perry helped guide his struggling side to a massive come-from-behind overtime win against NBL1 South Men’s title contender Casey Cavaliers on the weekend. The Eagles – who entered Round 4 with a 1-4 record – picked up two wins across the weekend, while Casey was 4-1 […]
Berg brings it as Magic maul Slammers
IN ONE of the most dominant wins in 2025 for an NBL1 side, the Mandurah Magic claimed an astounding 71-point win over the South West Slammers in the West Women’s action at Mandurah Aquatic and Rec Centre on Thursday night. The two sides came into the match in reasonably similar form, with the Magic having […]
NBA Comparisons – Nique Clifford
A VERSATILE prospect who can fill a number of roles on the court, Nique Clifford will be an extremely intriguing option for teams at the 2025 NBA Draft later this year in June. A six-foot-six wing who essentially does it all, Clifford displayed plenty of toughness throughout his time with Colorado State in the NCAA […]
Bertram brilliant with near-triple-double
LACHLAN Bertram was everywhere for his side as the Mandurah Magic defeated the South West Slammers by 24 points to kick off the ANZAC Round in the NBL1 West Men’s last night. Kicking off the action for the long weekend was a clash between two sides in very different form to start the season at […]
NBA Comparisons – Danny Wolf
A TALENTED big man who brings plenty of height and skill to the frontcourt, Danny Wolf has been pushing himself up the draft boards ahead of the 2025 Draft in June, and could be an outside chance for a lottery selection. Standing a mighty seven feet, he is an impressive physical specimen, and he uses […]
Freer fantastic as Rockets remain unbeaten
THE NORTH Adelaide Rockets have recorded their fourth win of the 2025 NBL1 Central Women’s season, defeating the Southern Tigers by eight points when the two sides clashed in Round 4 over the weekend. Coming into the game, the Rockets held a record of three wins and zero in a red hot start to the […]
Tigers remain unbeaten after caging Falcons
IF IT was not already clear, Melbourne Tigers further established why they are the team to beat in the Big V Women’s Youth Championship after a dominant 29-point victory on the road against Waverley Falcons in a top of the table Anzac Day clash. The Tigers notched another two wins over the weekend – including […]
Cobras strike in top of the table clash
KILSYTH Cobras sent a chilling message to the rest of the Big V Youth Championship Men’s competition with a comprehensive 20-point win over the only other previously undefeated side Frankston Blues in Round 5 on Sunday afternoon. Both teams headed into the match with unblemished 6-0 records in what was touted as the match of […]
Sabres clip Falcons wings in Big V Youth Women’s Championship
IT WAS a weekend to remember for Sandringham Sabres who produced back-to-back victories, the latest of which was a 39-point thrashing of previously unbeaten Waverley Falcons yesterday. The Sabres never looked like losing in the 86-47 victory which came a day after knocking off Casey Cavaliers on the road, 87-73. Sandringham Sabres 27 19 18 […]
Frankston rolls on after taming Broncos
LOOKING unstoppable in this year’s Victorian Youth Championship Men’s division, Frankston Blues produced another incredible offensive performance to destroy Hume City Broncos by 40 points at home. The Round 4 clash pitted the 5-0 Blues up against the 3-1 Broncos, though the former proved far too strong in a high-scoring 120-80 triumph. Frankston Blues 29 […]
Waverley completes second half comeback
TRAILING by as much as 13 points late in the second term, Waverley Falcons mounted a crucial comeback to defeat Nunawading Spectres by a point in a thrilling Big V Youth Championship Women’s clash and remain undefeated in the process. Nunwading Spectres 15 20 11 18 64 Waverley Falcons 9 18 16 22 65 The […]
Cobras land early blow on Eagles
IN A BATTLE between two of the undefeated Victorian Youth Championship Women’s sides heading into Round 3, it was Kilsyth Cobras – courtesy of a dominant first half – that put Diamond Valley Eagles to the sword. The Cobras scored 18 points to eight during an eye-catching second term that was the difference between the […]
Casey curbs Dandenong in Big V Youth Men’s
A RED-HOT Casey Cavaliers have sent an ominous warning to the rest of the Big V Youth Championship Men’s competition with a stunning fourth term to blow away fellow contender Dandenong Rangers at Casey Stadium yesterday afternoon. With the match delicately poised at 66 points apiece at the final change, Casey went to another level, […]
Success and development go hand-in-hand for Tigers
ONE OF the most successful basketball programs in Australian history, the Melbourne Tigers are still reaping the rewards of developing players from a young age. With teams in the VJBL, Big V and NBL1, the Tigers are one of the most prevalent clubs in basketball, and have achieved a level of sustained success due to […]
Frankston crushes rivals in jaw-dropping Big V Youth Men’s Round 2
FRANKSTON cast away any doubt of being a title contender in the Big V Youth Championship Men’s Division, with the only Blues being what their opponents suffered at the hands of a ruthless opposition. The affectionately named Blues first destroyed Diamond Valley Eagles by 35 points on the road, before returning home to obliterate Wyndham […]
Tigers roar past Rangers in statement win
MELBOURNE Tigers Youth Championship Women’s side flexed its muscles and made a title statement on the weekend with a dominant 25-point victory over the previously unbeaten Dandenong Rangers. In a memorable match, the Tigers blew away their opponents away with 52 points to 28 through the middle two quarters and never let Dandenong get close, […]
