R16 Preview | NZ Breakers v Melbourne United New Zealand Breakers v Melbourne United When: 5.20pm (AEDT), Friday 1 February Where: Spark Arena, Auckland Broadcast: Fox Sports, Sky Sports NZ The last time Melbourne 108 (Boone 26, Ware 24, Goulding 14, Kennedy 14) d New Zealand 101 (Webster 31, Long 15, Ili 13),…
Sportswork Term 1 registrations open SPORTSWORK is a free new program for people aged 16 or older of all abilities and basketball skill levels that offers a sports pathway to employment. Based at the State Basketball Centre in Wantirna South, SPORTSWORK encompasses both on and off court activities to help you get ready for the…
Under-20 and Ivor Burge referees announced Held in Canberra from 13-17 February, the Under-20 Championships represents the pinnacle of our developing referees who officiate at national championships. Jordan Royal, Shannon Jennings, Stefanie Deustcher and Ken Spratt will be part of the Australian Junior Under-20 Championships following successful tournaments in Geelong at last year’s Australian Junior…
UNDER-25 DEVILS SERIES GETS UNDERWAY AGAINST JAPAN Hosting Japan for a six-game series at Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence, the Devils own a 1-2 record so far but the week is about more than just scoreboard results. “This is a fantastic opportunity for the Devils to come together and play against a quality opponent in…
Game Review Panel: Adelaide vs Melbourne Adelaide 36ers player Bijan Johnson is facing two charges following incidents in Monday’s game against Melbourne United at Titanium Security Arena. The NBL Game Review Panel charged Johnson with unduly rough play after an incident involving Melbourne’s DJ Kennedy at the conclusion of the game. He has been fined $650,…
Europcar Referee Review | Round 15 Thanks to Europcar, each round the NBL’s referees will review plays providing comprehensive explanations around rules and subsequent outcomes, showcasing the decision making required in real time from the NBL’s Referee Panel. Below are a series of plays and clips from Round 15 of NBL19 that have been reviewed…..
NBL Cracks 50,000 Attendance for Make-A-Wish Round Over 50,000 fans attended the Hungry Jack’s NBL Make-A-Wish Round over the Australia Day weekend. A total of 50,888 fans attended eight games across the round, in what was the NBL’s biggest attendance for a single round this season. Average crowds at NBL games have increased by seven…
NBL Feet Heat: Who had the best sneakers in Round 15? NBL players have been bringing the heat on the court all through NBL19, especially on their feet. We take a look at who wore what during Round 15, and let you vote on who had the best sneakers in the round. Nathan Sobey and…
Sportsbet NBL Fantasy Fix | Round 16 Written for nbl.com.au by Tom Hersz The Make-A-Wish round entered the NBL fixture for the “First Ever” time in Round 15 and what a success it was. With each team sporting their freshly designed “City” jerseys, it gave the fans the opportunity to see and purchase some…
KRISTY WALLACE NOT ALONE IN RECOVERY By Liam Ellison. After nine months on the sidelines due to her first knee injury suffered during college, Baylor Bears standout Kristy Wallace made a triumphant return to the court in her Chemist Warehouse WNBL debut in Round 11 for the University of Canberra Capitals. However, Wallace’s comeback lasted…