NBL News
After a much-hyped partnership announced earlier this year which named renowned international manufacturer Mitchell & Ness as the official on-court and off-court apparel partner to the NBL, the brand unveiled their new vision for the league’s apparel with a launch held at 524 Flinders, Melbourne. NBL team merchandise was proudly on display as high profiles celebrities…
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Cairns started their 2016/17 campaign with a 3000 kilometre trip to the opposite side of the country to face the defending champion Perth Wildcats. Despite adding a number of players to the roster, the Taipans have featured at the very bottom of my pre-season rankings in the media and they are dead with the…
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The Sydney Kings suffered a heart-breaking loss in their home opener, falling short 77-73 against the Brisbane Bullets at Qudos Arena overnight. It was a disappointing result for the club after a much-hyped pre-season. With seven brand new recruits, including Boomers players Kevin Lisch, Aleks Maric and Brad Newley, the team has not found…
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Well it’s not Nate Robinson, the three-time NBA dunk champion rumoured to be signing with the Kings, but Sydney signed a player with NBA pedigree none the less, announcing earlier today that two-time NBA champion Josh Powell had signed as the team’s third import. Kings Managing Director Jeff Van Groningen was very clear when discussing…
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This week the Sydney Kings posted a rather cryptic message on the team’s social media platforms regarding how much size matters. We’ve got some big news for the FANS coming on Thursday. Hint, SIZE DOES MATTER! pic.twitter.com/n6tZd1Emkh — Sydney Kings (@SydneyKings) October 3, 2016 Many fans have speculated that perhaps it’s referring to…
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Basketball has returned to prominence in Australia over the past 12 months with Olympic success, a record number of Australian’s in the NBA and the NBL rapidly growing in popularity. In a coup for Australian basketball, the NBL has partnered with renowned international manufacturer Mitchell & Ness who will provide the official on-court…
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To create all-time #NBLrank, the Aussie Hoopla writing team have all voted on the greatest players to play at each position as well as a few select other criteria. Each Aussie Hoopla writer has made their decisions, but now we want to hear from YOU! Our top five point guards in NBL history. Our top five…
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Do you sometimes think that you know more than the so-called ‘experts’? Do you always somehow know the outcome of basketball games before they even start? Do you want to use your skills in winning some sweet merchandise for free? Then look no further fellow basketball tragic, as Aussie Hoopla has created…
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Only a week to go until the start of one of the most exciting NBL seasons in recent memory. It seems that the talent in the league this season is better than any other year, with an additional import spot, former Australian superstars coming back to the country and a closer gap between teams. …
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Today the Sydney Kings announced that Boomers star and reigning NBL MVP Kevin Lisch has been appointed team captain for the 2016-17 season. Despite the Kings featuring several experienced players on the roster like Brad Newley (a three-time Olympian), Julian Khazzouh (who has been on a Sydney NBL roster since 2004) and Tom Garlepp (last year’s captain) Lisch…
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