Player Focus: 2025 SA Talent Clash – Dyson Sharp
AMONG the most esteemed junior footballers this year is Dyson Sharp, who has been regarded as South Australia’s top 2007-born prospect for some time. No other budding draftee is better at winning contested ball than the Croweaters’ Under 18 captain, who continues to prove as much in 2025. Sharp, who debuted in Central District’s League […] The post Player Focus: 2025 SA Talent Clash – Dyson Sharp appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Sabres steal win from Casey in thriller
SANDRINGHAM Sabres have pulled off a thrilling win over the Casey Cavaliers in the Big V Youth Men’s Championship on the weekend, getting the job done by two points in a nail-biting finish to the contest, with Joe Lubarsky‘s game-winning jumper proving the difference. Coming into the clash at Southern Basketball Stadium on Sunday afternoon, […] The post Sabres steal win from Casey in thriller appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Brogan brilliance leads CoE past Bears
AN EXCELLENT two-way performance from Che Brogan was instrumental in getting the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence past the Norths Bears in the NBL1 East Men’s over the weekend. Despite being full of players still finding their feet at professional level, the CoE have dominated the 2025 season to date, claiming seven wins from eight […] The post Brogan brilliance leads CoE past Bears appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Big guns star as Wildcats thrash Blues
THE ELTHAM Wildcats delivered one of the best performances of the 2025 season in the VJBL Under-18 Girls VC Ashe competition on Friday night, defeating the Frankston Blues by a whopping 64 points in a dominant display. The Wildcats have been one of the strongest outfits to start the fixture, and look the biggest challenger […] The post Big guns star as Wildcats thrash Blues appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Terrific Tigers maul Eagles for road win
THE MELBOURNE Tigers have continued their winning form in the Big V Women’s Youth Championship, defeating the Diamond Valley Eagles by eight points at Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre on Sunday afternoon. Melbourne Tigers (92) defeated Diamond Valley Eagles (84) It was the second time of the weekend that these two sides were locking […] The post Terrific Tigers maul Eagles for road win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Russell rips through round with pearling pair of performances
LEADING by example for the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (CoE) throughout Round 7 of the NBL1 East Women’s season, Zara Russell enjoyed a tremendous weekend with two standout showings as the team broke even from their two games. The CoE have been one of the contending sides throughout the 2024/25 campaign, sitting atop the […] The post Russell rips through round with pearling pair of performances appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Sabres superb in stirring win over Sunbury
FRIDAY night’s action in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Boys saw the Sandringham Sabres claim an 11-point win over the Sunbury Jets at Boardman Sports Stadium. Coming into the clash, the matchup loomed as one of the games of the season, with both sides right in contention after seven rounds of play. With […] The post Sabres superb in stirring win over Sunbury appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBA Draft Profiles starting next week
WITH THE NBA Draft just over a month away, the lottery complete and athletes currently displaying their craft at the combine, it is all starting to take shape for the next generation of stars. The NCAA season delivered some of the best prospects in years, while others overseas have been making their mark as well, […] The post NBA Draft Profiles starting next week appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Freeman fires despite disappointing loss
ALTHOUGH the result was far from ideal for the Mandurah Magic in their clash against the Joondalup Wolves, falling by 24 points, the performance of emerging talent Sammie Freeman was certainly a huge positive. It was a seriously anticipated matchup in the NBL1 West Men’s last night, with both sides having secured five wins from […] The post Freeman fires despite disappointing loss appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Reath rips through G League appearances
IT WAS an interesting season for Aussie center Duop Reath in Portland, but he made sure to make his opportunities count when assigned to the Rip City Remix in the G League. After a breakout campaign with the Trail Blazers at NBA level last year, Reath announced himself as one of the Aussies to watch […] The post Reath rips through G League appearances appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Jacobs jets Magic past Wolves for big win
AN EXCELLENT offensive performance from Claire Jacobs has steered the Mandurah Magic to a massive 33-point win over the Joondalup Wolves in Round 7 of the NBL1 West Women’s, which kicked off last night. The Magic had been solid over their first six games to start the season, breaking even with three wins and three […] The post Jacobs jets Magic past Wolves for big win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Kam Jones
A CRAFTY combo guard who has an excellent feel for the game, can generate plenty of offence and has developed as a playmaker, Marquette’s Kam Jones has made his case for first round selection at the 2025 NBA Draft. The way Jones moves on the court, it would be easy to mistake him for an […] The post NBA Comparisons – Kam Jones appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
