Round 8 showed again just how close the NBL is. New Zealand went from the high of the double over Perth to losing both games this week. Perth got a measure of revenge and Sydney split the games with Cairns. GAME REPORTS Sydney 81 ( Tyler 53, Cadee 39, Randle…
Read MoreA day of tennis followed by a night of Basketball? Each season as a Melbourne United fan, the Australian Open comes round and we are kicked out of our home at Hisense Arena, making way for the likes of Nick Kyrgios. It’s met with mixed feelings as the Cage is a traditional home of Melbourne basketball…
Read MoreWith the international break over, it is time for the NBL to take centre stage again. In this short article we will attempt to give you a frame work for the short term schedule. Additional to the above table. After the single game round in round 11 Brisbane and Cairns return to…
Read MoreRound 7 is done and we have our first international break. The report has been delayed this week as we reached the milestone. We found out Jerome Randle still has what it takes for the NBL and Jeremy Tyler maybe doesn’t. We saw Isaac Humphries produce some of his best games yet along with this…
Read MoreBrad Davidson is the current producer of NBL 2k Ultimate. As far as NBL fans go, there might not be any more committed than this man. NBL 2k Ultimate is a mod of the NBL 2k13 game which can be installed and played on your PC by following the instructions on their page here. It…
Read MoreWhat a round once again. Perth and New Zealand went to each others homes and New Zealand came out well and truly on top. Melbourne sea-sawed, Cairns exploded after Michael Carrera went down and huge scores were everywhere in the fantasy points. That’s all before mentioning the biggest news, Sydney made two signings and…
Read MoreRound 5 was filled with surprises. Coaches being sent off, dramatic buzzer beaters and Sydney lost twice. Ok not all surprising, but two away wins for Illawara was. Also they continued the somewhat repetitive debates over the best PG in the league is. Without further ado, below are game reports for each game this…
Read MoreMELBOURNE UNITED: 87 (Ware 26, Goulding 20, Prather 16) CAIRNS TAIPANS: 65 (Carrera 19, Heuir 10, Gliddon 8, Weigh 8) MELBOURNE UNITED: 101 (Prather 25, Ware 21, Andersen 13, Boone 13) ADELAIDE 36ERS: 84 (Johnson 25, Creek 16, Shorter 13) United spent the last week in Melbourne and with two home games in front…
Read MoreRound 4 is done. Some big scores will have filled a number of coaches with renewed confidence. When making your transfers consider some of the following. Round’s 5 & 6 see New Zealand, Cairns and Melbourne with back to back doubles. Cairns, New Zealand and Sydney will also see a lot of doubles in…
Read MoreMELBOURNE UNITED: 85 (Prather 30, Goulding 13, Boone 12) BRISBANE BULLET: 87 (Holt 17, Bruce 13, Buford 13, Trice 13) What a strange game this one was. Brisbane should have finished Melbourne off on a number of occasions but Melbourne kept clawing back. At one point in the 3rd quarter, Melbourne trailed by 17. The game finished…
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Former NBL player and current Casey Cavaliers head coach Luke Kendall joins the podcast to share his journey—from his junior basketball days to professional success and now a rising coaching career. Kendall developed under legendary coach Mike Dunlap at Metro State, where he won a national championship before moving to the NBL. He played for the Sydney Kings, Melbourne Tigers, Perth Wildcats, and Gold Coast Blaze, winning a championship with the Kings before injuries forced an early retirement. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of…
READ MOREThe possibility of an NBL expansion team in Geelong has gained momentum, with league owner Larry Kestelman confirming the city is a strong candidate—provided it can secure a suitable venue. However, much like we outlined in an article a number of years ago, How the Geelong Supercats could return to the NBL within 3 years, the missing piece isn’t just a stadium, but a real estate-backed development plan to make the project financially viable. Kestelman recently acknowledged Geelong’s growing basketball scene, citing record participation numbers…
READ MOREThere have been championship runs in the NBL defined by dominance and the sheer weight of talent that could overwhelm opponents before the ball was tipped. The dynasties of Perth, the star-studded reign of Melbourne, and the rise of Sydney’s financial muscle all tell tales of powerhouses that knew how to stay at the top. But there has only ever been one championship like Wollongong’s in 2001—a title won through sheer resilience, a team that had no business being there until they forced their way…
READ MOREThe Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award is supposed to recognise the most dominant defender in the NBA. If that’s the case, then Dyson Daniels should already have his name engraved on the trophy. But as the season winds down, there’s a growing concern that Daniels might get overlooked simply because he’s a guard. If that happens, it won’t just be unfair—it will be a disgrace. Daniels is Leading the NBA in Every Key Defensive Stat There’s no argument against Daniels’ defensive dominance this…
READ MORESydney Kings captain Xavier Cooks has served most of his one-month suspension for testing positive for cocaine but may still face additional disciplinary action from his club. He was provisionally suspended in early February after returning an adverse analytical finding just two days before the Kings’ sudden-death clash against Adelaide. Basketball Australia later confirmed the ban, though the club initially cited “personal leave” as the reason for his absence. Despite the violation, Sydney Kings officials reportedly want to retain Cooks, who remains under contract for…
READ MOREBelow is an up-to-date roster for each NBL team and a list of rumours and potential signings derived from discussions with NBL staff and media. Players listed as contracted come from information supplied by the National Basketball League. * = Denotes import player ** = Naturalised Australian DP = a member of the team's development roster SRP = the previously named Asian player exception denoting an Asian player who qualifies as a local in the NBL. MP = Marquee players listed as known Click here…
READ MOREThe recent FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in Traralgon showcased not just Australia's dominance in the region but also why Australian basketball is becoming an invaluable asset for Asian nations looking to grow their game. The Boomers' commanding victories over Indonesia (109-58) and Thailand (114-64) were not just displays of superior talent but reflections of an elite system that consistently produces world-class players. For Asian basketball federations seeking a model to learn from, Australia offers an ideal blueprint—one that balances elite player development, a thriving professional…
READ MOREA second Sydney NBL team is expected to be the league’s next expansion franchise, with Gold Coast, Darwin, and Canberra all encountering significant roadblocks in recent months. It’s believed the Harbour City Stars is the leading candidate for the team name, following a branding strategy similar to how San Francisco’s Golden State Warriors use a regional moniker rather than the city’s name. This broader identity would emphasize the team’s connection to Sydney’s iconic harbor while avoiding geographical constraints within the city. In addition to Harbour…
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