NBA Comparisons – Jase Richardson
BORN INTO a family with plenty of NBA experience, Jase Richardson will be hoping to live up to the hype of his family name when he hits the top competition at the 2025 draft in June. Richardson’s father Jason was a top five selection himself when he was taken fifth overall by the Golden State […]
McClung magic sees Osceola reach finals
ANOTHER magnificent performance from Mac McClung has led the Osceola Magic past the Maine Celtics and into the finals series of the G League earlier today. McClung is widely known for his feats in the NBA Dunk Contest, which he has won for the last three years thanks to an unmatched vertical leap and serious […]
Flagg fantastic in potential final outing
ALTHOUGH his decision surrounding nominating for the 2025 NBA Draft is yet to be confirmed, likely number one selection Cooper Flagg was terrific despite his Duke Blue Devils going down to the Houston Cougars in the Final Four yesterday. Flagg and the Blue Devils were widely expected to take out the NCAA National Tournament, boasting […]
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 […]
2025 NBL1 Men’s | Mavericks hold on in Central shootout
EASTERN Mavericks have survived an almighty scare from a plucky Forestville Eagles to win by a point in an overtime thriller on Saturday night. The NBL1 Central Men’s match was one of three decided by six points or less in one of the most entertaining nights across South Australia. Eastern Mavericks 14 37 43 16 […]
McVeigh makes his mark in debut G League season
DURING his first season in the G League, Aussie forward Jack McVeigh thrived with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, making every post a winner and starring in his role throughout the 2024/25 fixture. McVeigh getting a two-way offer from the Houston Rockets was one of the best stories in Australian basketball throughout 2024. The forward […]
NBA Comparisons – Kon Knueppel
PLAYING for the Duke Blue Devils is not for the feint of heart, with the program constantly under the brightest lights, but Kon Knueppel has been able to shine on the big stage, and has played a big role in getting his team into the Final Four. Although there are players with deeper bags than […]
Seabron stars as Salt Lake advances
AN EXCELLENT individual effort from guard Dereon Seabron has led the Salt Lake City Stars into the second round of the G League playoffs after defeating the Rio Grande Valley Vipers earlier this week. The two sides locked horns at Maverik Centre in their first postseason clash of 2025, having both demonstrated comprehensive offensive performances […]
Ones to Watch: NCAA Final Four – Part 2
THE MOST exciting period in college basketball is coming to an exciting conclusion, with the Final Four for 2025 seeing the four best sides all season left standing in the penultimate stage of the NCAA National Tournament. Since seeding began in 1979, there was just one occasion where the Final Four was made up of […]
NBA Comparisons – Khaman Maluach
ONE OF the premier big men in the 2025 NBA Draft crop, Khaman Maluach offers plenty of size and two-way impact, and is one of several Duke Blue Devils expected to be taken in the top 10 in a few months’ time. Maluach stands an impressive seven-foot-two, but is very mobile for his size, and […]
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, […]
Prezens optimistic of Tigers bounce back
FOLLOWING a disappointing start to the 2025 Big V Youth Championship Men’s season, Melbourne Tigers guard Denzell Prezens says the team is only going to improve on a weekly basis. The Tigers fell to the Casey Cavaliers in Round 1 last weekend to the tune of 13 points at Casey Stadium, with the home side […]
2025 Big V Youth Men’s wrap | Rangers decimate Falcons
DANDENONG Rangers spared no prisoners during a dominant 36-point away win against Waverley Falcons to open the 2025 Victorian Youth Championship Men’s Division. The Ranges poured on a ridiculous 72 points to 43 in the first half before going on to win 114-78. Dandenong looked unstoppable from the get-go, quickly racing out to a nine-point […]
2025 Big V Youth Women’s wrap | Boyle’s triple-double sinks Sabres
AN INCREDIBLE triple-double from Macey Boyle steered last year’s runners-up Keilor Thunder to a 12-point win over Sandringham Sabres in the 2025 Victorian Youth Championship Women’s Division. The talented 20-year-old who spent valuable minutes on court during last season’s NBL1 competition, is eyeing off the Thunder going one better than last year. Rewind to the […]
Big V Youth Championship returns for 2025
SOME OF Victoria’s premier young basketballers will be hitting the court once again in 2025, with the Big V Youth Men’s competition starting again this weekend. The 2024 was certainly full of thrilling encounter, and the 2025 fixture is shaping with a similar theme, with plenty of sides likely to be around the mark come […]
