Round 8 showed again just how close the NBL is. New Zealand went from the high of the double over Perth to losing both games this week. Perth got a measure of revenge and Sydney split the games with Cairns. GAME REPORTS Sydney 81 ( Tyler 53, Cadee 39, Randle…
Read MoreA day of tennis followed by a night of Basketball? Each season as a Melbourne United fan, the Australian Open comes round and we are kicked out of our home at Hisense Arena, making way for the likes of Nick Kyrgios. It’s met with mixed feelings as the Cage is a traditional home of Melbourne basketball…
Read MoreHead to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod On this episode, Dan sits down with Australian Boomers legend Chris Anstey to talk about spending time with the Dallas Mavericks and Chicago Bulls in the NBA and the challenges he faced playing in the Euroleague. Chris Anstey was selected by the Portland…
Read MoreThe Sydney Kings have recorded a hard fought 81-72 win over the Cairns Taipans at Qudos Bank Arena tonight. With a new-look import tandem in Jerome Randle and Jeremy Tyler, Sydney overcame injuries to Todd Blanchfield and Perry Ellis to secure their first win since October 29. Ellis suffered what appeared to be a left…
Read MoreCollingwood has finalised their 2018 list by signing former Cairns Taipans shooting guard Jack Madgen. 24 year old Jack is the youngest of the Adelaide bred Madgen family which includes Tess Madgen, who spent time in the WNBL and WNBA before signing with heading over to play in Europe and former Sydney Kings captain…
Read MoreAt the first international break, we look at the league leaders in total win shares.
Read MoreIt was announced this morning that the Denver Nuggets are bringing Torrey Craig up from the G league and will suit up against Joe Ingles and the Utah Jazz today. Two-Way player Torrey Craig has been transferred from Sioux Falls back to the Nuggets and will be with the team for tonight’s game at…
Read MorePerth Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson insists New Zealand are still the team to beat for this season’s NBL championship despite his own team’s recent hot form. The Breakers (9-1) are on top of the table following a nine-match winning run. Perth are two wins further adrift with a 7-3 record, but the defending…
Read MoreWith the international break over, it is time for the NBL to take centre stage again. In this short article we will attempt to give you a frame work for the short term schedule. Additional to the above table. After the single game round in round 11 Brisbane and Cairns return to…
Read MoreRound 7 is done and we have our first international break. The report has been delayed this week as we reached the milestone. We found out Jerome Randle still has what it takes for the NBL and Jeremy Tyler maybe doesn’t. We saw Isaac Humphries produce some of his best games yet along with this…
Read MorePOS | TEAM | W | D | L | PTS |
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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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18 | 2 | 4 | 56 |
Rising star Malique Lewis joins the podcast to discuss his incredible journey from Trinidad & Tobago to professional basketball. At just 16, Lewis left home for Spain, where he developed his game with Fuenlabrada, before making the leap to the G League with Mexico City Capitanes. Now, as a Next Star with the South East Melbourne Phoenix, he’s one step closer to his NBA dream. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Lewis opens up about the challenges of leaving his family behind, why he…
READ MOREThe Australian Boomers have reportedly found their next leader, with Washington Wizards assistant coach Adam Caporn set to take over as the national team’s head coach. The news, broken by SEN’s Andy Maher and Andrew Gaze, suggests that Caporn has been selected from a strong shortlist that included Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder, former German national team coach Gordon Herbert, and Boomers assistant Will Weaver. “Did you hear anything about the head coaching position? Because I’m being led to believe that it is done…
READ MOREFormer West Sydney Razorbacks coach Mark Watkins joins the podcast to take us through the incredible highs and crushing lows of the franchise’s journey in the NBL. Watkins was with the Razorbacks from their inception in 1998 as an assistant coach and eventually took the reins as head coach in 2004. Across nearly a decade with the club, he witnessed the Razorbacks' rise from expansion team to Grand Final contenders before financial struggles ultimately led to their demise. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of…
READ MOREKyrie Irving is taking serious steps toward a potential shift in his Olympic basketball career. While he previously hinted at the possibility of representing Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he has now confirmed that the process is actively underway. Having won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 2016, Irving is currently navigating the complex eligibility requirements to join the Australian national team. The veteran guard is putting together an impressive season with the Mavericks, averaging 24.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.8…
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 triple-double is one of basketball’s rarest feats, with only 130 recorded in NBL history. The latest to achieve it? Young gun Taran Armstrong of the Cairns Taipans. Armstrong delivered the season’s lone triple-double in Cairns’ 100-88 win over the Brisbane Bullets, lifting the Taipans to just their fourth home victory of the season and sending the 4,145 fans at the Cairns Convention Centre home happy. Taipans coach Adam Forde believes Armstrong is destined for bigger stages. "This is just an example of what he's…
READ MOREThe NBL has officially announced the finalists for its end-of-season awards, sparking plenty of debate among fans and analysts. With categories including MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Most Improved Player, this year’s selections have drawn praise and controversy, with some notable snubs and unexpected inclusions. MVP Race: Cotton Leading the Pack? The three finalists for the league’s top individual honour are Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats), Kendric Davis (Adelaide 36ers), and Matt Hurt (South East Melbourne Phoenix). Cotton, a three-time MVP, is considered the…
READ MOREMelbourne is set to make basketball history, with an NBA team scheduled to play in Australia for the first time. The Victorian Government, NBL, and NBA are finalizing a deal to bring an NBA franchise to Melbourne in October 2025 for a two-game exhibition series, sources told ESPN. The event will mark the first time an NBA team has played on Australian soil, a significant moment for basketball fans across the country. The games will be played at Melbourne Park, with Rod Laver Arena emerging…
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