Victoria names Under 18s squads for national championships
VICTORIA’S most talented Under 18 basketballers are setting their sights on the 2023 Under-18 National Championships in April, with both the Country and Metropolitan squads named for the men and women. The four underage teams – along with the side for the Kevin Coombs Cup (wheelchair basketball) – will travel to Queensland to compete for […]
Second quarter Lynx blitz crushes Bendigo’s Spirit
A REMARKABLE second quarter performance from Perth Lynx ultimately set up what would be a nail-biting four-point win over Bendigo Spirit. In what was highly anticipated as a much-watch game, the Lynx put up 34 points to 12 in 10 minutes of pure bliss for the visiting fans, and built an 18-point lead in the […]
NBL Team of the Week – Round 16
ROUND 16 of the NBL has wrapped and there were some big scores across the courts as some of the league’s best bucket getters fired their side to victory, while others performed admirably in defeat. In a round of upsets, there were some forgotten players that managed to pop up for some impressive performances. With […]
PODCAST | Got Next Episode 14
It was a weekend of upsets in both the NBL and WNBL as some of the contenders of each competition found themselves on the wrong end of the result in some classic matches. Luckily for basketball fans, Host Michael Alvaro is back alongside Analyst Liam Badkin to unpack the week’s action and let you know […]
George’s great scoring ability playing role in draft stock
NBA TEAMS are always looking to add some scoring power to their respective lists, and that is exactly what Keyonte George brings to the table. The explosive bucket getter is looking likely to be selected in the lottery of the upcoming NBA Draft, largely thanks to his ability to deliver an impressive level of production […]
Baker’s delight leads Nevada past Lobos
IN A double overtime thriller, the Nevada Wolf Pack snuck past the New Mexico Lobos, with the final score reading 97-94 in the former’s favour in Reno on Monday night, with big man Will Baker leading the charge. The two teams could not be separated after a back and forth regulation period, and it took […]
Wildcats get their head in the game in comfortable win
THE ARIZONA Wildcats were boosted by a balanced contribution on the offensive end as they cruised to a 80-67 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils in the NCAAW on Sunday. The 19th-seeded Wildcats were widely expected to claim the win against the unseeded Sun Devils, and broke away in the second quarter to take […]
Miller’s meteoric potential driving draft campaign
THE 2023 NBA Draft looks to be stacked with talent, with players offering growth at almost every position, and one of the most impressive wing talents is Alabama forward Brandon Miller. While talks constantly surround the likes of Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson as the top two, third pick is still very much up for […]
Hoo-ston? Owls produce stunning upset
SUNDAY in the NCAA Men’s saw a monumental upset as the number-one seeded Houston Cougars were stunned by the Temple Owls, as the latter claimed a one-point triumph at Fertitta Center. Coming into the game, the Cougars were the best ranked Men’s college side in the country, and had lost just one match this season, […]
NBL Standouts – Round 16
ROUND 16 of the NBL is done and dusted, proving to be one of the surprising rounds of the 2022/23 season by the time the final match wrapped on Sunday afternoon. There were a handful of impressive upsets as some of the sides that have struggled to date in the fixture managed to take down […]
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 […]
Wyndham looking to finish the job
THE second week of the Big V Men’s basketball competition grand final series is set to kick off this weekend, with game two between Wyndham and the Sunbury Jets scheduled for Saturday night at Boardman Stadium, while a potential game three will take place at the same venue the following afternoon. Wyndham took game one […]
