Phoenix power up with Walton Jr.
THE list resurgence of the SEM Phoenix has continued throughout the National Basketball League (NBL) off-season, with the team acquiring the services of star guard Derrick Walton Jr earlier today. Following a disappointing season in the 2023/24 fixture, change was always going to come for the Phoenix, and they have now added two proven superstars […]
NBL1 Central Players of the Week – Round 6
THERE was plenty of action to unpack in Round 6 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central competition last weekend, including some outstanding performances from an individual standpoint. ANZAC Round always brings out special showings from the biggest names, and 2024 was no exception, with several eye-catching statlines across the span of Thursday to Saturday. […]
Ferocious Forster leads Senators past Redbacks
AS the Warwick Senators cruised past the Perth Redbacks in Round 5 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West Women’s over the weekend, it was Chloe Forster that was the standout performance of the match. The Senators had started the 2024 season in cracking fashion winning three of their last four, but they did suffer […]
O’Donnell enormous for Centre of Excellence
IN a team that is chock full of young talent, James O’Donnell stood out for the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (BA CoE) with a huge double-double in the loss to the Central Coast Crusaders on the weekend. In Round 5 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 East Men’s, the CoE faced off against the […]
NBL1 West Players of the Week – Round 5
ROUND 5 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West’s 2024 season was held over the weekend, with the landscape of the competition starting to take shape. Now five weeks into the 17-round fixture, the contending sides are truly starting to put together consistent wins as one of the most competitive leagues in the country delivers […]
McDowell-White continues family tradition in NBL1
BOASTING one of the most famous cross-code sporting names of the last 30 years, Kobe McDowell-White was impressive in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North Men’s over the weekend. Having just turned 20, McDowell-White is suiting up for the Sunshine Coast Phoenix for the 2024 season, and has booked himself a spot in the starting […]
NBL1 Scorching Scorers – April 30
ALL National Basketball League (NBL)1 competitions were firing over the weekend, with some big numbers and entertaining games taking place around Australia. With all five states producing some of the best basketball in years throughout the 2024 season, there was plenty to take in, whether it was overtime encounters, huge individual outings, or dominant team […]
NBL1 East Players of the Week – Round 4
OVER the weekend, the National Basketball League (NBL)1 East competition held its fourth round of the the 2024 season, and there were some massive performances across the men’s and women’s divisions. So far this season, there have been some massive numbers posted in NSW and ACT, with the East competition recruiting some massive names over […]
Roach a shining light in Mavericks loss
DESPITE her Eastern Mavericks falling to the South Adelaide Panthers in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central Women’s, talented young tall Emmy Roach was a huge positive. Roach has announced herself as a young talent to watch throughout the 2024 season, especially after playing an integral role for South Australia at the Under-20’s National Championships […]
NBL1 South Players of the Week – Round 4
ANOTHER bumper round of National Basketball League (NBL)1 South action took place over the weekend, with games taking place from Wednesday to Sunday. Round 4 was a special occasion, falling over the ANZAC Day weekend, and a bit of extra sentiment meant teams were giving their all in their respective outings. These performances resulted in […]
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 […]