Saunders stars as Norwood pips Sturt
A MONSTER performance from Emily Saunders was crucial in the Norwood Flames getting the better of the Sturt Sabres in the NBL1 Central Women’s competition at Springbank Secondary College on Thursday night. The Flames came into the clash as underdogs, needing to hand the Sabres their first loss of the season if they were to […]
NBA Comparisons – Egor Demin
RUSSIAN point guard Egor Demin brings plenty of height to his position, and has the skillset to match, making him a seriously enticing prospect heading into the 2025 NBA Draft. At six-foot-nine, it is remarkable that Demin plays the one, but it makes complete sense when you see how well he impacts the game with […]
Keli kills it as Knox stumps Sandringham
A BIG double-double from Keli Leaupepe has helped the Knox Raiders to a 17-point win over the Sandringham Sabres to close out Round 3 of the NBL1 South on Thursday night. The two sides locked horns in a Good Friday eve clash at Southern Basketball Centre, with both sides enjoying contrasting seasons. The Raiders came […]
NBA Comparisons – Asa Newell
GEORGIA Bulldogs big man Asa Newell boasts remarkable athletic traits at the power forward position, and although some of his skills are still in the developmental phase, he certainly has the blueprint of an NBA talent. Newell is a talented inside scorer with excellent defensive traits, and is a consistent contributor whenever on the floor, […]
Condon’s career year creates draft opportunity
THE BIGGEST success story for Australians heading into the 2025 NBA Draft is Alex Condon, who has firmed his place in draft calculations with a magnificent year as a member of the Florida Gators in the NCAA. After signing with the Collingwood Magpies as a category-B rookie in the AFL, Condon returned to college basketball […]
Terrific Tyrese pushing up draft rankings
ALTHOUGH his change in role for the Duke Blue Devils may not have been ideal for individual production, Aussie Tyrese Proctor has done all he can to ensure selection at the 2025 NBA Draft in June. With the arrival of Cooper Flagg to the world’s most storied college basketball program, the landscape was completely changed […]
Electric Elijah makes it back-to-back 50 bombs
IN ONE of the hottest individual starts to an NBL1 season of all time, Elijah Pepper has recorded his second consecutive 50-point performance for the Warwick Senators, this time leading the team to a 25-point win over the Rockingham Flames. >>> 2025 NBL1 Men’s | Pepper lights up to douse Flames In Round 1 of […]
NBA Comparisons – Noa Essengue
AT JUST 18 years of age, Noa Essengue is one of the youngest players in the 2025 NBA Draft pool, but the Frenchman is one of the best high-ceiling bets available, and could prove a steal if he slides outside the top 10. At six-foot-10, he is already bringing plenty of size as a forward […]
Mason making his mark with impressive start
THE GAZE name is the most famous in Australian basketball history, but Mason seems to be thriving with the weight it brings, enjoying a strong start to the NBL1 South Men’s season. Son of the legendary Andrew, Gaze has come up through the Melbourne Tigers junior program, which has produced the most Olympic Athletes of […]
Furphy fantastic in first season with Pacers
AFTER being selected in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft last year, Aussie Johnny Furphy made the most of his 10 appearances in the G League with the Indiana Mad Ants, and did enough to justify more minutes with the Pacers moving forward. Although a large chunk of his time was spent with […]
Cobras strike in top of the table clash
KILSYTH Cobras sent a chilling message to the rest of the Big V Youth Championship Men’s competition with a comprehensive 20-point win over the only other previously undefeated side Frankston Blues in Round 5 on Sunday afternoon. Both teams headed into the match with unblemished 6-0 records in what was touted as the match of […]
Sabres clip Falcons wings in Big V Youth Women’s Championship
IT WAS a weekend to remember for Sandringham Sabres who produced back-to-back victories, the latest of which was a 39-point thrashing of previously unbeaten Waverley Falcons yesterday. The Sabres never looked like losing in the 86-47 victory which came a day after knocking off Casey Cavaliers on the road, 87-73. Sandringham Sabres 27 19 18 […]
Frankston rolls on after taming Broncos
LOOKING unstoppable in this year’s Victorian Youth Championship Men’s division, Frankston Blues produced another incredible offensive performance to destroy Hume City Broncos by 40 points at home. The Round 4 clash pitted the 5-0 Blues up against the 3-1 Broncos, though the former proved far too strong in a high-scoring 120-80 triumph. Frankston Blues 29 […]
Waverley completes second half comeback
TRAILING by as much as 13 points late in the second term, Waverley Falcons mounted a crucial comeback to defeat Nunawading Spectres by a point in a thrilling Big V Youth Championship Women’s clash and remain undefeated in the process. Nunwading Spectres 15 20 11 18 64 Waverley Falcons 9 18 16 22 65 The […]
Cobras land early blow on Eagles
IN A BATTLE between two of the undefeated Victorian Youth Championship Women’s sides heading into Round 3, it was Kilsyth Cobras – courtesy of a dominant first half – that put Diamond Valley Eagles to the sword. The Cobras scored 18 points to eight during an eye-catching second term that was the difference between the […]
Casey curbs Dandenong in Big V Youth Men’s
A RED-HOT Casey Cavaliers have sent an ominous warning to the rest of the Big V Youth Championship Men’s competition with a stunning fourth term to blow away fellow contender Dandenong Rangers at Casey Stadium yesterday afternoon. With the match delicately poised at 66 points apiece at the final change, Casey went to another level, […]
Success and development go hand-in-hand for Tigers
ONE OF the most successful basketball programs in Australian history, the Melbourne Tigers are still reaping the rewards of developing players from a young age. With teams in the VJBL, Big V and NBL1, the Tigers are one of the most prevalent clubs in basketball, and have achieved a level of sustained success due to […]
Frankston crushes rivals in jaw-dropping Big V Youth Men’s Round 2
FRANKSTON cast away any doubt of being a title contender in the Big V Youth Championship Men’s Division, with the only Blues being what their opponents suffered at the hands of a ruthless opposition. The affectionately named Blues first destroyed Diamond Valley Eagles by 35 points on the road, before returning home to obliterate Wyndham […]
Tigers roar past Rangers in statement win
MELBOURNE Tigers Youth Championship Women’s side flexed its muscles and made a title statement on the weekend with a dominant 25-point victory over the previously unbeaten Dandenong Rangers. In a memorable match, the Tigers blew away their opponents away with 52 points to 28 through the middle two quarters and never let Dandenong get close, […]
Prezens optimistic of Tigers bounce back
FOLLOWING a disappointing start to the 2025 Big V Youth Championship Men’s season, Melbourne Tigers guard Denzell Prezens says the team is only going to improve on a weekly basis. The Tigers fell to the Casey Cavaliers in Round 1 last weekend to the tune of 13 points at Casey Stadium, with the home side […]
