NBL Standouts – Round 8
THE EIGHTH round of the NBL has almost wrapped up, with some big scores coming to the fray as the offence of many sides clicked across the weekend’s five games. As is the case with any week, there were a fair few eye-catching performances from an individual perspective, as some of the competition’s biggest and […]
Under 20 Victorian State Teams Announced
LAST week, Basketball Victoria announced the squads for the Under-20 Australian Junior Championships (AJC) were announced, with some VJBL guns named in the squad. The tournament will be held in Geelong on February 14-23, and will showcase some of the country’s best young talent. Three weeks of trials saw some of Australia’s elite basketballers compete […]
WNBL Stats Watch – Round 3
WITH the WNBL taking a week off over the current weekend, it provides the perfect opportunity to see where the season is at after three rounds. There were some big wins in Round 3 and some strong individual performances as sides like Bendigo Spirit and Townsville Fire remaining undefeated after some impressive performances from their […]
NBL Matchup to Watch – Dererk Pardon vs. Aaron Baynes
THE EIGHTH round of the 2022/23 NBL season is underway, with some big matchups on the cards over the course of the weekend. While there are many clashes to watch from a team perspective, there is arguably an individual matchup that is set to be the most entertaining part of the round. Two of the […]
NBL Ones to Watch – Round 8
THE National Basketball League (NBL) boasts some of the world’s premier talents, with a number of players catching the eye on a weekly basis. Each round holds unique and engaging storylines, not only from a team perspective, but an individual one too. In this new series, Rookie Me Central will highlight a few players to […]
PODCAST | Got Next Episode 7
THE NBL has returned and so has the Got Next Podcast, the show that chats all things Australian basketball. With the NBL and WNBL in full swing, there is plenty to unpack after another exciting weekend. Join Host Michael Alvaro and Analyst Liam Badkin as they discuss the week’s events and unpack some of the […]
Armstrong gets automatic in the second half in tight loss
DESPITE a scoreless first half, Aussie Taran Armstrong fired in the second period to drag the California Baptist Lancers back into the game in their overtime loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Tuesday. Armstrong has been touted as one of the highest rated prospects coming out of Australia, with plenty of scouts and experts […]
NBL Player Stats Watch – Round 7
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) resumed hostilities over the weekend, with another batch of games producing some entertaining action. It was a round which saw some defensive efforts shine through in the big games. With that in mind, Rookie Me Central will be taking a look at the key individual stats, to see which players […]
Harvey almost the hero against the throne
IT was the kind of Tyler Harvey performance that NBL fans had been waiting for all season, as the popular guard exploded to nearly get the Illawarra Hawks over the line for a massive upset against the ladder-leading Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon. If not for a heartbreaking loss at the […]
Mansfield’s magnificent shooting catalyst for Adelaide win
A TERRIFIC and efficient performance from guard Lauren Mansfield was a major factor in the Adelaide Lightning claiming a 20-point win over the Sydney Uni Flames at Adelaide Arena on Saturday night. Mansfield was an offensive machine as the Lightning claimed their first win of the 2022/23 season, after suffering two devastatingly close calls in […]
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 […]
