The NBL is not the NBA. That is the message to take out of Adelaide’s 81-133 loss to the Utah Jazz today. Playing against NBA teams, in America, with NBA rules and court dimensions is always going to be a tall order for any NBL team. Not only do they have to compensate for a…
Read MoreThe Australian Boomers are set to showcase their best – ever team to the world in August this year with news Wednesday that Ben Simmons will indeed be playing in the FIBA World Cup. However, they are likely to be without another important piece for their World Cup tilt – Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Ryan Broekhoff….
Read MoreIf Australia’s win against Serbia proves one thing, it is that the Boomers are the real deal at the 2016 Olympics. Sure, their win against France was ultra impressive. They made a star-studded team look very ordinary with their pressure defence and an offence that was equal parts incisively scripted and poetry in motion….
Read MoreThe Boomers have sent out a warning shot to the world after beating Argentina 84-83 in a warm-up game that had all of the passion and intensity of a medal match. The first quarter was ugly for Boomers fans with Australia facing an uphill battle after an on point Argentinan team were quickly able…
Read MoreAustralian basketball fans have been asking, “Will the Boomers vs Pac 12 series be broadcast anywhere?” After some cutting edge investigative journalism, and some remote control wizardry I can finally answer that question for you. Yes! Despite the deafening silence from Basketball Australia on the matter, the Boomers Farewell series will indeed be…
Read MoreNew Sydney Kings recruit and European veteran Aleks Maric has been called into the Boomers squad leading up to the Rio Olympics as an injury replacement for Andrew Bogut. Aleks confirmed the news in an interview with Fox Sports. “Obviously any time you get the call up for Australia, and an event like this, it…
Read MoreThe FIBA World Cup in 2019 is set to change how international basketball is played over the next 12 months. That much everybody knows. And it may be just a “game changer” for the Perth Wildcats as well. 32 teams will be playing in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, but in order to…
Read MoreWhen you think of all the success the New Zealand Breakers have achieved over the past 5 years, one name has been synonymous: Cedric Jackson. He has been the linchpin of the program for half a decade, stewarding them to three Championship wins out of four appearances in the finals. Only 9 months ago…
Read MoreBasketball Australia has named an impressive 26-man Olympic men’s squad which features seven NBA players, a litany of European-based young guns and a plethora of the finest athletes the NBL has to offer. However, this list which is aimed at delivering Australia’s first Olympic medal glaringly omits one name – Andrew “A.J.” Ogilvy. …
Read MoreAl Harrington would have been the biggest name to ever grace an NBL court merely two years ago, but now he is relegated to a four-week injury replacement for Sydney Kings sparkling coup, Josh Childress. Such is the rise of the NBL that you can now replace an NBA player with an NBA player…
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21 | 3 | 3 | 66 |
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20 | 4 | 3 | 64 |
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19 | 4 | 4 | 61 |
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18 | 2 | 6 | 56 |
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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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