NBL News
With less than six weeks until the season begins, it appears broadcasters are the ones playing #Hardball with the NBL. On August 6th, Larry Kestelman – the white knight of prophecy for the NBL – unveiled the first stages of his long awaited resurgence plan for the league; these included a new logo – which…
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Let’s face it, the 2014/15 season was not a good one for the young Kings team. From a lacklustre point guard to multiple injury troubles the Kings had to face it all. Because of this many questioned the recruiting ability of the Kings organisation. However a stellar off season (so far) has put many of…
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The Sydney Kings have rounded out their 10 man roster with the signing of New Zealand forward Dion Prewster. Prewster was introduced to Australian hoops fans as a result of being a last minute call up to replace an unavailable Duane Bailey during the recent FIBA Oceania series against Australia. However with his stat line including…
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AFL teams poaching Australia’s up and coming basketball talent is nothing new. The trend can be traced back at least as far as former 36er, Dean Brogan, and attempts have persisted relentlessly targeting such names as Mark Worthington and Mitch Creek. The unique blend of height, hand-eye co-ordination, athleticism and agility that basket-ballers possess makes…
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Tom Hanks would bask in pride at news that Wilson co. have agreed to terms with the NBL to become their official game – ball supplier through to the 2017 season. The new Wilson Solutions Game Ball is the choice of the NCAA March Madness tournament and will be replacing the – shall…
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In what would be the worst kept secret from the NBL off-season so far it is officially confirmed that Marcus Thornton, the 45th selection of this year’s draft, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Sydney Kings. Team president Danny Ainge had made it clear in multiple interviews that the Celtics had that…
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The Sydney Kings and the New Zealand Breakers go head to head in a best of three series in preparation for the 2015/16 NBL season. The series will be played in three different New Zealand locations which will allow the reigning league champions a chance to go on a “championship tour” of sorts and…
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Luke Schenscher has agreed to play with the Townsville Crocodiles for 2015/16 where he will pair with reigning MVP and recent Crocodiles signing Brian Conklin. The 216cm big man may have seen his minutes diminish in recent NBL seasons spent with the 36ers but returning to Townsville, a team he spent 2010-2012 with he…
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Boti Nagy and Mookie Schiralli join Dan Boyce on a special “Journo’s” only podcast where they discuss the recent $6 million dollar purchase of the NBL by Larry Kestelman. Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod Former Sydney Kings and NBL.com.au writer Mookie Schiralli and Multiple winner of the…
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It was late November when Kendrick Perry started hearing the criticisms. Not scoring enough. Not enough assists. Too passive. Too inconsistent. It got so bad, the Sydney Daily Telegraph felt it needed to run a story about how the Sydney didn’t plan on cutting him despite his underwhelming play, how rough is that? The crazy part?…
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