Doolittle dominates final frame as ‘Cats best Breakers
FORWARD Kristian Doolittle proved to be the difference as the Perth Wildcats claimed a gutsy 13-point win over the New Zealand Breakers in the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) action on Saturday night. With the game still up for grabs at the final change, Doolittle was absolutely the game-winning factor when the Wildcats hosted the […] The post Doolittle dominates final frame as ‘Cats best Breakers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Capitals crush Sydney in Canberra
IN AN absolutely dominant display on their home court at the Australian Institute of Sport, the UC Capitals cruised home to a whopping 40-point win over the Sydney Flames in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) over the weekend. The Capitals came into the clash on a four-game losing streak and desperately needing a win […] The post Capitals crush Sydney in Canberra appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
United hold off brave Bullets’ fast finish
ALTHOUGH it was a lot closer than many expected, Saturday evening’s action in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw Melbourne United hold on to get the job done over a gutsy Brisbane Bullets side, claiming a six-point win. United hosted the Bullets at John Cain Arena over the weekend, with the ladder-leaders widely tipped to […] The post United hold off brave Bullets’ fast finish appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Cotton’s Sixers trump McVeigh’s Taipans in OT
IN ONE of the best games of the season to-date in the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, the Adelaide 36ers snuck past the Cairns Taipans by four points in overtime, as stars Bryce Cotton and Jack McVeigh duelled in a thrilling affair. On paper, it was not shaping as a blockbuster matchup, given the […] The post Cotton’s Sixers trump McVeigh’s Taipans in OT appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Lynx beat Bendigo in clash of contenders
IN ONE of the most anticipated matchups of the 2025/26 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), the Perth Lynx got the job done in their clash against the Bendigo Spirit when the two sides locked horns over the weekend. Both teams have started the 2025/26 fixture in strong fashion, with the reigning champion Spirit starting their […] The post Lynx beat Bendigo in clash of contenders appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Phoenix pip Taipans despite late fightback
AS EXPECTED, the SEM Phoenix were able to travel north and get the job done over the Cairns Taipans at the Cairns Convention Centre in Friday night’s action in the National Basketball League (NBL), claiming an 11-point win. The visiting Phoenix entered the clash as favourites, having been one of the stronger performing teams to […] The post Phoenix pip Taipans despite late fightback appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Lopez lights it up as Breakers beat Bullets
IT WAS another step in the right direction for National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star and NBA Draft hopeful Karim Lopez, who was among the best for the New Zealand Breakers as they defeated the Brisbane Bullets. Lopez joined the NBL last year, and was still one of the standouts despite being a year away […] The post Lopez lights it up as Breakers beat Bullets appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Phoenix fly north to take on Taipans
THE ACTION continues in the National Basketball League (NBL) tonight, with hostilities for Round 9 resume with a clash between the Cairns Taipans and the SEM Phoenix in Queensland in a high-stakes clash. On paper, it looks as if the Phoenix will enter this matchup heavily favoured when looking at the standings, given South East […] The post Phoenix fly north to take on Taipans appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Sixers bounce back to win in Tassie
WASTING no time in recovering from a loss last weekend, the Adelaide 36ers got themselves back on the winners’ list in the National Basketball League (NBL) last night, defeating the Tasmania JackJumpers by 11 points. Both teams came into the clash on the back of losses in Round 8, and the JackJumpers were hosting the […] The post Sixers bounce back to win in Tassie appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Mennenga the magnificent leads Breakers past Bullets
ANOTHER towering performance from Sam Mennenga was a massive factor in the New Zealand Breakers recording a massive win over the Brisbane Bullets in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup last night. The Bullets welcomed the Breakers to the Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre on Wednesday night for the competition’s in-season tournament, with […] The post Mennenga the magnificent leads Breakers past Bullets appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
JackJumpers welcome Sixers to Tassie in crucial clash
ROUND 9 action in the National Basketball League (NBL) continues tonight following the New Zealand Breakers tearing apart the Brisbane Bullets 113-84, with the Tasmania JackJumpers hosting the Adelaide 36ers at MyState Bank Arena. Thanks to the incredible performances from reigning MVP Bryce Cotton this season, Adelaide currently sit as the third spot right beneath […] The post JackJumpers welcome Sixers to Tassie in crucial clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Bullets host Breakers as teams look for spark
TWO SIDES looking to move up the standings will lock horns in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup on Wednesday night, as the New Zealand Breakers travel across the Tasman to take on the Brisbane Bullets. The two sides have struggled to truly make their mark throughout the 2025/26 season to date despite some […] The post Bullets host Breakers as teams look for spark appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
