Boomers Add NBA Pedigree to FIBA World Cup Qualifying Squad Two NBA stars will join the Australian Boomers for the third window of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers with Matthew Dellavedova and Thon Maker coming into the team to face Japan and the Philippines. Australia have already earned a spot in the second round…
BOOMERS ADD NBA PEDIGREE AHEAD OF FIBA WC QUALIFIERS THIRD WINDOW Australia have already earned a spot in the second round of qualifiers after winning their first four games but with points carrying over into the second round, there is still plenty of value for the Boomers in maintaining their winning streak when they visit…
Six Degrees of the NBA Finals, NBL Edition Australian basketball fans have been spoilt in recent years with Aussies suiting up in NBA Finals teams from 2013-2016. With Aron Baynes falling short in Game 7 with the Boston Celtics, we’re again without an Australian in the Finals but that doesn’t mean that aren’t some links back…
The Illawarra Hawks Re-sign Kevin White The Illawarra Hawks have announced the re-signing of 2017/18 club Captain Kevin White for #NBL19. The 6’3” guard will suit up for his 4thseason with the club, and the rugged guard is looking forward to the challenges of the new season. “It feels good to re-sign after such a…
Go West Young Man Written for nbl.com.au by Liam Santamaria Nick Kay made a big decision. After two years with the Illawarra Hawks, Kay flew the nest in free agency, signing a three-year deal with the NBL’s most successful club, the Perth Wildcats. Speaking with NBL Media about the move, Kay said he entered the off-season…
SEABL STARS DOMINATING ON THE 3X3 WORLD STAGE Since Basketball Australia’s join venture with the NBL took off last year, introducing Pro Hustle to Australian ballers, the men’s and women’s competition has been scattered with SEABL talent from the coaches and teams to the players themselves. Nunawading Basketball, driven by men’s head coach Dave Biwer,…
Andersen’s Storied Career Not Over, Hawks an Option Written for nbl.com.au by Liam Santamaria When David Andersen collapsed to the floor during Game 5 of the NBL Grand Final Series two months ago, he thought for a moment that his storied career might be over. Andersen felt a ‘pop’ in his lower right leg…
Basketball Victoria statement: Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub The Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub is an urgently needed piece of sporting infrastructure and the Hub’s omission from the Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s 2018/19 draft budget needs to be addressed. As expressed by the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub working group, council has conducted an extensive…
Steindl Knows He Needs to Deliver for Wildcats Written for nbl.com.au by Chris Pike A fractured wrist means he won’t spend the time playing in the WA SBL that he hoped, but Perth Wildcats sharpshooter Clint Steindl has cleared his mind and will be married by the time the 2018/19 NBL season begins where…
NBL Next Gen All-Stars The NBL Next Gen Camp went down last week in Melbourne with 80 of the top NBL prospects showing out for the decisions makers from all eight Clubs. The two-day event included testing conducted by Rookie Me, the same tests that NBA prospects undertake during the NBA Combine each year. In addition to the…