Flames add WNBA gun to roster
WITH the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) offseason in full swing, the Sydney Uni Flames have added some international talent ahead of their upcoming 2022/23 campaign. The Flames have signed WNBA rising star Jocelyn Willoughby, who has broken out in the US-based league of late, and is set to boost the side’s list in a […]
Jets aim to soar past contender in massive matchup
IN the matchup of the round for this weekend’s Big V Men’s action, Wyndham will be looking to upset the ladder-leading Sunbury Jets when the two sides lock horns at Eagle Stadium on Saturday night. The Jets have been the best side in the competition to date, but face their most worthy opposition in Wyndham, […]
Airs create heat to rise over Bulls
WINNING their fourth straight game, Taranaki Mountainairs proved too good for Franklin Bulls, storming to victory thanks to a dominant last term in their New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The Airs and Bulls engaged in a classic, with 12 lead changes over the first three quarters, before the home team stepped up to run […]
The last Ayre-bender leads Marlins to win
AFTER breaking out for the Cairns Taipans in the National Basketball League (NBL) in season 2021/22, Ben Ayre produced another dominant display for the Cairns Marlins in the NBL1 North Men’s on the weekend. When his side faced off against the USC Rip City, Ayre showed why he is set to be one of the […]
Whai’s first quarter sets up win over Pouakai
AN IMPRESSIVE first term has set the Whai up for an eight-point victory over Mainland Pouakai to complete Round 1 of the new Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa last night. The Whai were coming off a loss from Saturday night against Tokomanawa Queens, while the Pouakai had toppled Southern Hoiho on opening night last Wednesday. Though the […]
Kings add former NBA guard as import signing
THE Sydney Kings have bolstered their chances of going back-to-back in the National Basketball League (NBL) with the signing of talented guard Derrick Walton Jr. earlier today. With the futures of star guards Jaylen Adams and Ian Clark still up in the air as the duo remain unsigned, the addition of Walton Jr. may prove […]
Broncos starters prove the difference in win over Wyndham
THE Hume Broncos were led by their starting five to a thrilling win over Wyndham in the Big V Men’s competition when the two sides went head-to-head at Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium on Saturday night. Wyndham was expected to get the win coming into the contest, given it had only sustained two losses to that point […]
Kahu dethrone Queens in home win
AFTER a low-scoring win on the road the night before, Northern Kahu stepped up again to produce an impressive 19-point triumph over Takomanawa Queens in a Monday night clash in the Tauihi Basketball Aoetearoa. Playing in Franklin, the Kahu’s return home proved a fruitful one, bursting out of the blocks early to pile on 19 […]
Jets continue to soar after taming Broncos
THE Sunbury Jets claimed a fairly dominant win in the Big V women’s competition on the weekend, taking down the Hume Broncos to the tune of 19-point triumph when the two sides went head-to-head at Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium on Saturday evening. There was a fair bit of hype surrounding the contest coming in, but the […]
Airs hold off Saints in high-scoring thriller
THE Taranaki Mountainairs managed to just emerge victorious in their New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) clash with the Wellington Saints, claiming a six-point win when the two sides locked horns at TSB Arena on Sunday evening. It was a contest that the Airs were favoured in during the lead-up, given the fact that they […]
NBL X NBA – Dieng joins Giddey at Thunder
THE National Basketball League (NBL)’s Next Stars Program just received a massive boost, with another member being selected in the lottery of the NBA Draft. Former New Zealand Breakers young gun Ousmane Dieng was selected with the New York Knicks at pick 11, before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he will join […]
Three Aussies added to NBA Global Academy and Centre of Excellence
THE National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Global Academy (GA) has announced two new additions to its scholarship program, as it look to expand its reach and find the best young talent the world has to offer. This time it is two young Australian basketball guns who have made the cut, with the nation’s basketball system continuing […]
NBL: Bullets go global with impressive double signing
WITH the NBL season only a couple of months away, the Brisbane Bullets have made waves across the league, signing a pair of impressive international players, including one NBA hopeful. Spanish guard Tom Digbeu has joined the side as a part of the NBL’s Next Stars program, a pathway that has potential to lead to […]
Giddey storms into the NBA after being drafted by Thunder
AUSTRALIAN teen sensation Josh Giddey is the latest young gun from Down Under set to light up the National Basketball Association (NBA) stage after being selected at Pick 6 in today’s NBA Draft. The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Giddey, who in turn became the highest Australian ever drafted directly out of the National Basketball League […]
Ball, Hampton and Green on verge of NBA dream
TOMORROW morning at around 11am AEDT, the 2020 NBA Draft will begin, and there are more than a few reasons for Australians to tune in. In the 2019/20 National Basketball League (NBL) season, LaMelo Ball and RJ Hampton were among the top young stars to grace the competition with their athleticism, X-factor and shooting prowess […]
