NBL News
With the 2016/17 NBL season schedule being announced today (see the full schedule here) it’s time to circle the can’t miss games this season. These are what I feel are ten of the “can’t miss” games in chronological order. 6th October 2016 – Brisbane Bullets vs. Perth Wildcats Not only is this the…
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The Australian Boomers are heading on the road on their quest for Olympic glory but they’re not leaving us high and dry. Fear not, they will be playing two farewell games on the 12th and 14th of July in Melbourne against a Pac-12 Conference All Star team from the USA. Wesley Gordon from the University…
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The NBL and W Sports and Media are pleased to announce in hosting of Australia’s first inaugural National Pro Combine on 20-21 June 2016 in Melbourne. This excellent and historic event gives NBL clubs and SEABL clubs the chance to pick up young Australian basketball talent and also a potential pathway to the NBL. The combine is…
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It’s believed Marcel Jones, who has played for New Zealand’s Cantebury Rams the past two years, has been signed by Melbourne United. Jones was dominant this weekend in the New Zealand NBL’s Final Four where he was named Most Outstanding Forward as well as Kiwi MVP of the League. Jones had a stellar…
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FIBA REGULATION 44 – International Transfer of Players The letter of clearance may not be limiting or conditional. If applicable, the letter of clearance must mention any sanctions applied under the auspices of the national member federation that may be in force against the player. Such mention shall include the unexpired period of suspension from…
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No more “Reptile Rumbles”. No more “100% Croc”. No more Townsville Crocodiles. April 14th, 2016 we saw the end of a once great franchise which will be remembered for dazzling plays from Robert Rose, Derek Rucker and Corey Williams, just to name a few. The team had a knack for being able to take…
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Tom Garlepp is a great human being. A family man, married to former WNBL player Renae Camino, proud father, ambassador for Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the Special Olympics. He’s just really great, loyal guy. This is why he has agreed to play for the Sydney Kings for another two seasons. …
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There is reason for Breakers to rejoice with news, the prodigal son Kirk Penney is set to return to the club where it all started. We first broke the news three days ago while reporting the rumors that current Breakers guard Cedric Jackson was expected to sign with the Melbourne United. It seems the official…
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The new NBL salary cap rules are in full effect. With NBL teams now able to sign more imports and more marquee players than ever before there seems to be a growing trend in this offseasons player movements. NBL teams in capital cities with big budgets so far have been able to sign marquee talent…
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With the news of sweeping changes to the NBL’s salary situation, there’s a real opportunity to not only increase the league’s popularity in the short term, but solidify the sport of basketball in Australia in the general public’s conscious for years to come. The answer: long term NBL imports. Thinking back to the…
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