Although we first broke the news in April, with his season overseas now complete, the Melbourne United can finally announce that experienced Australian guard Daniel Dillon has signed a one-year deal. The 31-year-old Melbourne-born guard will return to return to the city where his basketball career began. Dillon debuted in the NBL in 2009…
Read MoreMelbourne United could be hosting two of their 14 home games in Tasmania, according to The Advocate. Tasmania doesn’t have an NBL team but hopes to have that changed in the near future. Should United pull off a deal to play some of their games in Tasmania — and it turns out just well — Tasmania…
Read MoreMelbourne United will be bringing back 2012 London Olympics Boomer David Barlow for the next season as the two sides have successfully reached an agreement, the team announced on Friday. The 33-year-old is a well-known personality at the Victorian capital, having represented the Melbourne-based franchise five times in the past. Barlow, who debuted in a…
Read MoreAre you sick of following an NBA team that has no chance at winning the title? Looking for a second team somewhere else to follow?
Well, look no further, disgruntled NBA fan. The NBL is calling your name harder than Draymond called Kevin Durant’s after game seven last year.
Melbourne United center Majok Majok is looking forward to showcasing his skill set and athleticism to NBA scouts and coaches. The 24-year-old will be attending the Dallas Mavericks mini-camp with the hopes of impressing coaches and earning a spot in the team’s summer league squad where he will be able to play in front of…
Read MoreWith the bitter taste of losing to Perth in this year’s NBL Finals lingering, AJ Ogilvy took some time to rest and reflect before deciding he wanted to move forward by returning to the hardwood. By now it was April and most leagues had cemented their team’s rosters. Having previously played for teams in…
Read MoreMelbourne United star Chris Goulding would love to see his team bounce back next year after a disappointing campaign this past NBL season. The team failed to reach the playoffs, finishing the year ranked at number six on the ladder list with a record of 13 wins and 15 losses. Thanks to a…
Read MoreThe Sydney Kings held their second basketball rookie camp yesterday at Auburn Basketball Centre. Twenty-five aspiring young talents competed for a chance to earn one of two main roster spots and four development player positions. Of the twenty-five invitees, one player literally stood out amongst all of them. In particular, 6’10”, 110kg Indian centre Amritphal…
Read MoreThe Sydney Kings held their second annual Rookie Camp over the past two days where they were able to get a close look at a very talented group of national and international prospects, all vying for a developmental player spot with the team. Players participated in a number of measurement and assessment drills in front…
Read MoreTerrance Ferguson Height – 201cm (6’7”) Weight – 84kg (184lbs) Age – 19 years old High School – Advanced Prep International (Texas) Professional Team – Adelaide 36ers (NBL, Australia) 2016-17 NBL Statistics – 15.2mpg, 4.6ppg, 1.1rpg, 0.6apg, 0.3bpg, 0.2spg Overview After turning down a college scholarship at Arizona for a year playing professionally…
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Over the past three NBL seasons, clubs have spent almost $97 million assembling their rosters, but how much of that money has translated into wins, and which teams have delivered the best value for money? These figures represent cash spend, not salary cap spend. Cash spending includes player salaries and additional costs such as agent fees, bonuses, import related expenses and luxury tax, rather than simply the amounts counted against the league's salary cap. How much have NBL teams spent over the past three seasons?…
READ MORELarry Bird believed players began tuning out coaches after three years. Pat Riley reportedly put the limit at five, while Steve Kerr admitted his Golden State players were tired of hearing him in his fourth season. Now Justin Tatum is in his fourth season with Illawarra, and the Hawks have gone from NBL champions to the bottom of the ladder. Could they be experiencing the same problem? Justin Tatum transformed Illawarra from one of the NBL's worst teams into champions. But ahead of today's clash…
READ MOREIn 2002, the Melbourne Tigers were fighting for survival when they identified an opportunity to attract supporters from their biggest rivals. Their plan to honour Brian Goorjian was blocked by the Victoria Giants, potentially changing the course of Melbourne basketball history. In 2002, the Melbourne Tigers devised a plan that could have changed the future of their club. The Tigers were emerging from financial administration, crowds were falling and the club had been forced to abandon its home at Vodafone Arena, now known as John…
READ MOREA new funding proposal, a crucial November meeting and renewed interest from the NBL could finally provide a pathway for professional basketball to return to the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast's long-running push to return to the NBL has reached another critical stage, with Mayor Tom Tate preparing to meet Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie in November to discuss the future of the proposed $1 billion Gold Coast Arena. After years of negotiations, changing timelines and funding setbacks, the city's hopes of securing an NBL…
READ MOREFour-time NBL champion and 1994 Grand Final MVP Paul Rees joins the podcast to reflect on his journey from small-town basketball to a 17-season NBL career with the Brisbane Bullets, North Melbourne Giants and Adelaide 36ers. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Rees about winning championships with North Melbourne and Adelaide, playing under Brett Brown and Phil Smyth, representing Australia at the 1994 World Championship, and battling Brian Goorjian and some of the NBL’s best teams throughout…
READ MOREJensen Bradtke wearing his father Mark’s famous No. 50 should be one of the great stories of NBL27. Instead, it has again exposed a question Melbourne United has never properly answered: when does Melbourne Tigers history belong to United, and when doesn’t it? Seeing BRADTKE and No. 50 together on a Melbourne basketball jersey again should be nothing other than a celebration. Jensen Bradtke is beginning his first season with Melbourne United, wearing the same number his father Mark wore through one of the great…
READ MOREEvery NBL pre-season, there is plenty of attention on players around the league who could take the next step in their professional basketball journey. A breakout can happen in different ways. For some players, it’s getting more opportunity. For an established player, it can mean building on what they have already achieved and elevating their game to another level. For others, it may simply take a new home where their skills can be maximised. Below are four players who I think are ready to break…
READ MOREFormer Sydney Kings and Canberra Cannons import Mario Donaldson joins the podcast to revisit his time in the NBL, including competing in the famous 1994 NBL Dunk Contest, the highs and lows of his seasons in Sydney and Canberra, and the success he found playing around the world. Host Dan Boyce chats with Donaldson about arriving in Sydney in 1994 and playing alongside Leon Trimmingham, helping the Kings return to the playoffs and establishing himself as one of the league’s best outside shooters. Visit dunk.com.au…
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