Sabres sneak into prelim final after eliminating Rangers
SANDRINGHAM Sabres have kept their winning streak rolling in the Big V Youth Championship Women’s postseason, sending the Dandenong Rangers out in straight sets with a nine-point win over the weekend. The Sabres came into the clash having won their elimination clash against the Casey Cavaliers last weekend, and were facing off a Rangers side […] The post Sabres sneak into prelim final after eliminating Rangers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 CTLG | Round 15 Player of the Week: Chloe Bown
OAKLEIGH Chargers star Chloe Bown‘s incredible top-age season rolled on with another stat-stuffing performance in her side’s 28-point win over Dandenong Stingrays. The bounce-back victory after two straight losses was spearheaded by Bown who earned our Player of the Week nomination for Round 15. Bown had 32 disposals, seven marks, five clearances, 10 inside 50s […] The post 2025 CTLG | Round 15 Player of the Week: Chloe Bown appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Reyne returns as sharpshooter joins Taipans
THE CAIRNS Taipans have added to their perimeter presence in a big way heading into the 2025/26 NBL season, adding sharpshooter Reyne Smith to the roster as the Aussie returns after a successful stint in the college system. Smith has signed a two-year deal with the Taipans following the Tasmanian’s time honing his craft in […] The post Reyne returns as sharpshooter joins Taipans appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Records broken as Panthers win fourth flag
SOUTH Adelaide’s era of dominance in the SANFL Women’s continued yesterday with an incredible 23-point win over Woodville-West Torrens Eagles at Stratarama Stadium to go back-to-back for the second time in women’s club history. The Panthers’ fourth flag – and third under coach Rick Watts – was built off the back of incredible pressure and […] The post Records broken as Panthers win fourth flag appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Sabres storm home to pinch win over Casey
SANDRINGHAM Sabres produced a barnstorming final term to snatch a one-point win over the Casey Cavaliers in the VJBL Under-18 VC Championship Boys over the weekend, with Michael Fitton proving the matchwinner. Following the school holiday break, the action returned on Friday night, and the clash between the Sabres and Cavaliers loomed as crucial as […] The post Sabres storm home to pinch win over Casey appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Allies produce breakthrough AFLW U18s win
AFTER a couple of honourable defeats, the Allies finished off their AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships with a bang, upsetting Queensland for the second consecutive season. As they had done last year, the winless Allies toppled the undefeated Maroons, getting up by six points, 8.9 (57) to 6.15 (51). After dominating the inside 50s count […] The post Allies produce breakthrough AFLW U18s win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Crocs named for FIBA U16 Asia Cup
THE AUSTRALIAN team for the 2025 FIBA Under-16 Asia Cup has been named, with the Crocs taking a strong team into the tournament, which is set to kick off next month and should showcase some of the exciting talent coming through the system. The Asia Cup is set to take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from […] The post Crocs named for FIBA U16 Asia Cup appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Lloyd in the limelight as McVeigh delivers career night
EXCITING young talent Lloyd McVeigh put together a career-best performance for the South Adelaide Panthers last weekend in the NBL1 Men’s South competition, leading his side to a 19-point victory on the eve of finals. McVeigh dropped 36 points, eight rebounds and five dimes in the win over the Norwood Flames to close out the […] The post Lloyd in the limelight as McVeigh delivers career night appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Daniss delivers promise in G League campaign
DESPITE going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, Daniss Jenkins has produced a strong campaign in the G League after signing a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons and playing with their affiliate in Motor City, being named to the NBA G League All-Rookie Team for his efforts. Jenkins put together a solid collegiate career, […] The post Daniss delivers promise in G League campaign appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Nicholson drops 50-piece as Sharks win in OT
CONTINUING a ridiculous week of scoring in the NBL1, Sutherland Sharks star Lauren Nicholson dropped a 51-point double-double to lead her side to a high-scoring overtime win over the Inner West Bulls in the East Women’s competition. It was the final round of the home and away season for the East Women’s season in 2025, […] The post Nicholson drops 50-piece as Sharks win in OT appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Dennis delivers in rookie G League campaign
IT WAS a tremendous first up campaign from RayJ Dennis during his debut season in the G League, starring for the Indiana Mad Ants and San Diego Clippers and being named to the NBA G League All-Rookie Team for his efforts. Dennis went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, but got his chance to shine […] The post Dennis delivers in rookie G League campaign appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Washington Wizards
THE WASHINGTON Wizards added a trio of young players to continue their rebuild at the 2025 NBA Draft in Chicago last month, making smart decisions with their two first round picks and one second round selection. The Wizards are coming off another season that delivered a poor record, but there were promising signs with the […] The post 2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Washington Wizards appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
