Rotunno rips through Lynx as Geelong gets Perth
TUESDAY night saw a hefty upset in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), as the Geelong Venom stunned the second-placed Perth Lynx on the back of a commanding performance from emerging talent Lily Rotunno. The Venom hosted the Lynx at Geelong Arena in the final match of Round 4 of the 2025/26 season, and were […] The post Rotunno rips through Lynx as Geelong gets Perth appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Bullets fire late to extend JackJumpers’ losing streak
IN ANOTHER National Basketball League (NBL) clash that went right down to the wire, the Brisbane Bullets managed to deliver down the stretch to defeat the Tasmania JackJumpers by two points over the weekend. The home side came into Saturday evening’s clash at MyState Bank Arena on a three-game losing streak, desperate to get back […] The post Bullets fire late to extend JackJumpers’ losing streak appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Lynx produce stunning comeback win over Flyers
DESPITE trailing by 16 points late in the third quarter, the Perth Lynx clawed their way to victory in a stirring win over the Southside Flyers in the fourth round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) over the weekend. It was a dramatic result, with the Flyers leading for basically the entirety of the […] The post Lynx produce stunning comeback win over Flyers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Hickey hits terrific triple-double in big win
FURTHER demonstrating his importance since returning to the lineup following a delayed start to the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, William Hickey notched a triple-double as the Illawarra Hawks defeated the Cairns Taipans. The Hawks entered the match having turned their season around following the injection of Hickey into the starting lineup over the […] The post Hickey hits terrific triple-double in big win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Xavier ‘Cooks’ Breakers as Kings hold on
A VINTAGE performance from star big man Xavier Cooks helped the Sydney Kings claim a scrappy win over the New Zealand Breakers when the two sides clashed in a National Basketball League (NBL) encounter. The Kings have found some form of late, headlined by their ability to put an end to Melbourne United‘s 10-game winning […] The post Xavier ‘Cooks’ Breakers as Kings hold on appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Spirit sneak past Capitals in two-point thriller
THE REIGNING champions may have suffered quite the scare, but the Bendigo Spirit held on to claim a two-point win over the UC Capitals in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) action over the weekend. It was shaping as a one-sided affair given the two teams’ contrast in starting the season. The Spirit’s championship defence […] The post Spirit sneak past Capitals in two-point thriller appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Wildcats win in first Bryce encounter
IN WHAT was undoubtedly one of their most satisfying wins in recent memory, the Perth Wildcats walked away from Adelaide Entertainment Centre with a win over the Adelaide 36ers in their first encounter against former franchise player Bryce Cotton. It was billed as one of the most anticipated matchups of the 2025/26 National Basketball League […] The post Wildcats win in first Bryce encounter appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Hawks hoping to make it two on the trot against Taipans
FOLLOWING Wednesday night’s statement performance in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup, the Illawarra Hawks will be looking to cement their return to form and claim their second win in a row when they face the Cairns Taipans. The reigning champions will travel north to take on the Taipans at Cairns Convention Centre tonight, […] The post Hawks hoping to make it two on the trot against Taipans appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Lewis makes the leap in breakout performance
IN THE best performance he has produced since joining the National Basketball League (NBL) as a Next Star, Malique Lewis played a crucial role as the SEM Phoenix defeated the Tasmania JackJumpers last night. The JackJumpers hosted the Phoenix at the Silverdome in Launceston on Thursday night, with the home side looking to put their […] The post Lewis makes the leap in breakout performance appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Sixers looking to keep rolling against Breakers
THE ADELAIDE 36ers are looking to continue on from their strong start tonight as they go up against the New Zealand Breakers in a third place vs. ninth place matchup, kicking off another round in the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season. The 36ers have started their season with a 6-2 record, and tonight they […] The post Sixers looking to keep rolling against Breakers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Spirit shows championship credentials with win over Sydney
IT WAS another strong showing from the Bendigo Spirit in Round 3 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) over the weekend, defeating the Sydney Kings by 13 points in their biggest win in nine months. The reigning champions had been solid to start the season entering this clash, breaking even from their two outings […] The post Spirit shows championship credentials with win over Sydney appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
McGee masterclass as Hawks announce return
PURE dominance is the only way to describe the performance of big man JaVale McGee in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup last night, leading his Illawarra Hawks to a 14-point win over Melbourne United in a statement performance. Illawarra’s championship defence is well and truly alive after convincingly knocking off the ladder-leaders at […] The post McGee masterclass as Hawks announce return appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
