SCOUTING NOTES | Ole Miss vs. Kentucky
THE UPSETS continued in the NCAAM on Wednesday, as the Ole Miss Rebels defeated the Kentucky Wildcats to the tune of 14 points at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in an emphatic performance from the victors. The 25th seeded Rebels played host to the Wildcats, and would need to deliver a standout defensive performance […]
Wildcats win on the road in team performance
SIX WILDCATS scored in double figures as Perth took down the Kings in a pivotal matchup that sent Sydney down to fifth and saw the victors reclaim third spot on the NBL25 ladder. Bryce Cotton scored 30 points for the 11th time this season, as he increased his season scoring average to 27.7 per game […]
Toohey ticks off another powerful performance
NEXT STAR Alex Toohey‘s performance was one of the biggest positives in the Sydney Kings‘ seven-point loss to the Perth Wildcats in Round 19 of the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend. The two sides locked horns at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon in a potential finals preview, with both sides currently locked […]
SCOUTING NOTES | Iowa State vs. Kansas
NCAAM action continued on Tuesday afternoon, with the Kansas Jayhawks producing a suffocating defensive performance to upset the Iowa State Cyclones to the tune of 17 points at Allen Fieldhouse. The 16th seeded Jayhawks were coming off a second half collapse against Baylor in their previous outing, and entered Tuesday’s clash as underdogs against the […]
Perkins powers New South Wales to gold
A GAME-BREAKING performance from Ruby Perkins has delivered gold to New South Wales as the Blues defeated the Queensland Maroons in the 2025 Under-20 Women’s National Championship final on Sunday afternoon. The Blues and Maroons were the two remaining teams after a week of cracking contests, with New South Wales stunning Victoria with a two-point […]
Phoenix pip brave Sixers in Sunday stunner
IN WHAT could be a preview of the upcoming National Basketball League (NBL) finals series, the SEM Phoenix held off a fast-finishing Adelaide 36ers in an enthralling affair to close out Round 19 in memorable fashion. Coming into Sunday afternoon’s clash at John Cain Arena, the Sixers needed to win to lock in a play-in […]
Lynx lose as finals approach
THE PERTH Lynx were defeated at the hands of the Adelaide Lightning on Saturday as they continue to cling to second spot on the WNBL ladder by the barest of margins. Perth has controlled second spot all season, but in recent weeks has dropped multiple games while the Townsville Fire have surged closer. The Fire […]
Maley, Whitcomb bound for WNBA after strong stints
A PAIR of Australia’s best basketballers are heading back to the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), with Sami Whitcomb and Anneli Maley both set to rejoin the world’s top competition for the upcoming season. With the new generation of Aussies being picked up in the draft over the past few years, the WNBA is becoming […]
No worries for Navy as Vic claims championship
VICTORIA Navy has claimed the 2025 Under-25 Men’s National Championship after defeating Queensland by 18 points in an excellent display in Sunday afternoon’s final on the back of an incredible final term. The two best sides remained standing after Saturday’s semi-finals, with Victoria Navy defeating South Australia while Queensland claimed a stirring defeat over Victoria […]
Roman reigns as Queensland stuns Victoria
ANOTHER marvellous performance from Roman Siulepa helped Queensland to a stirring seven-point victory over Victoria to reach the decider at the 2025 Under-20 Men’s National Championships after a thrilling semi-final on Saturday night. Siulepa and his Maroons had been strong all tournament coming into the clash, and faced off against a stacked Victoria side that […]
Barry’s buzzer beater buries Black Angels
A BUZZER-BEATING tip-in from Mitchell Barry saw McKinnon win one of the games of the Big V Championship Men’s season, defeating Melbourne University by a point at GESAC. In a topsy-turvy contest filled with twists, it took until the very last touch to determine the outcome, which went the way of the Cougars, 95-94. Both […]
Big V Women’s 2022 season review – Chelsea Gulls
THE Big V Women’s season has wrapped for 2022, with an ultra-entertaining fixture resulting in some big wins, close finishes and outstanding individual performances. In Rookie Me Central’s season review series, we will be taking a look at how each side fared throughout the year and how their respective seasons panned out as a whole. […]
Big V Men’s 2022 Season Review – Blackburn Vikings
THE Big V Men’s season has wrapped for 2022, with an ultra-entertaining fixture resulting in some big wins, close finishes and outstanding individual performances. In Rookie Me Central‘s season review series, we will be taking a look at how each side fared throughout the year and how their respective seasons panned out as a whole. […]
Big V Women’s 2022 season review – Southern Peninsula Sharks
THE Big V Women’s season has wrapped for 2022, with an ultra-entertaining fixture resulting in some big wins, close finishes and outstanding individual performances. In Rookie Me Central’s season review series, we will be taking a look at how each side fared throughout the year and how their respective seasons panned out as a whole. […]
Big V Men’s 2022 season review – Chelsea Gulls
THE Big V Men’s season has wrapped for 2022, with an ultra-entertaining fixture resulting in some big wins, close finishes and outstanding individual performances. In Rookie Me Central’s season review series, we will be taking a look at how each side fared throughout the year and how their respective seasons panned out as a whole. […]
Sharif’s sensational season leads McKinnon
WITH the Big V Men’s competition wrapped for season 2022 and the champions in Wyndham crowned, it is time to take a look back at the year that was. Wyndham managed to come from second place and upset the ladder leaders to win it all in what was a terrific team performance. While McKinnon was […]
Awesome Ananiev an offensive weapon
THE BIG V Women’s competition has wrapped for season 2022, and there was plenty to like about the way it all panned out. Wyndham was far and away the best side in the competition, and completed a dominant run with a grand final victory and a truly deserved championship. The champions were the most damaging […]
Belief guides Wyndham to championship glory
WYNDHAM’S championship-securing win against the Sunbury Jets in the Big V Men’s competition may not have been predicted by all, but Wyndham coach Lucas Allen said his side was not daunted by the Jets’ league-best record. The Jets came into the match with an impressive win/loss record of 20-1 in the home and away fixture […]
Wyndham winners after breaking Boomers
WYNDHAM has been crowned the champions of the Big V Women’s basketball competition for season 2022, after defeating the Bulleen Boomers in two games over the past couple of weeks. In the best of three series, Wyndham managed to get the job done in just two outings, in a performance that was reflective of their […]
Akalo: Wyndham expecting tense game two
WYNDHAM was able to take game one of the Big V Women’s grand final series last weekend against the Bulleen Boomers, and will be now aiming to finish the job when the two sides hit the court for game two on Saturday, and potentially game three on Sunday. Game two (and three, if required) will […]
