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Michael Randall is a basketball reporter for the Herald Sun and CODE Sports, covering the NBL, WNBL, NBA and Australian senior and junior international and representative teams.

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Melbourne United has pressed its case as an early title favourite.

Is Melbourne United deepest team in NBL history?

The talent, cohesion and intensity at Melbourne United makes them early NBL24 title favourites. There’s just one Kings-sized asterisk. DETAILED SEASON PREVIEW

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*APAC Sports Pictures of the Week - 2021, November 22* - MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 17: Ariel Hukporti of United poses during the Melbourne United NBL headshots session at NEP Studios on November 17, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images for NBL)

Michael Randall’s (almost) final SuperCoach NBL team

The season-opener is hours away and hoops expert Michael Randall has locked in his team for SuperCoach NBL, plus some late mail that could change everything.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Will Cummings of the Phoenix looks to pass during the 2023 NBL Blitz match between Cairns Taipans and South East Melbourne Phoenix at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 20, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/Getty Images for NBL)

Phoenix deep dive: Could league’s most underrated import win MVP?

Here’s everything you need to know about the South East Melbourne Phoenix, including the import tipped to be right in the NBL MVP discussions. Check out the full preview.

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NBL’s top 30 players: Dynamo gunning for fourth MVP

The NBL has never been loaded with more talent. But with NBA champions and former Boomers in the mix – who is the competition’s best player?

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Gary Browne of the Phoenix passes during the 2023 NBL Blitz match between Sydney Kings and South East Melbourne Phoenix at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 18, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images for NBL)

13 criminally ignored SuperCoach NBL guns

How do you set your SuperCoach NBL team apart from the pack? Throw in one more of these under-the-radar gems. See Michael Randall’s POD rankings.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Bobi Klintman of the Taipans dribbles the ball under pressure from Lachlan Olbrich of the Hawks during the 2023 NBL Blitz match between Illawarra Hawks and Cairns Taipans at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 22, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/Getty Images for NBL)

NBL Blitz: Young talent shines on tournament’s final day

The final day of the NBL Blitz tournament was a showcase of the elite young talent in Aussie basketball, as a Phoenix big man claimed the MVP award for the pre-season tournament.

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Rosie Malone of the Hockeyroos. Blacksticks Women v Austraila, Oceania Hockey, Olympic Qualifying match, Northland Hockey, Whangarei, Thursday 10 August 2023. Photo: Simon Watts/www.bwmedia.co.nz @bwmedianz

Gender pay gap closes as cash boost reunites Hockeyroos

The cultural issues and Tokyo failure that left Australia’s women’s hockey program lagging behind the men are in the rearview as the Hockeyroos’ Paris Olympic hopes get a big boost.

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Jo Lual-Acuil meets with Melbourne United assistant coach Rhys Carter andand staff on his return to the club. Picture: Behind the Blue/Melbourne United

Watch: Moment United star felt compelled to return to NBL

In a revealing documentary that delves into Melbourne United’s rollercoaster off-season roster build, one NBA hopeful has detailed the moment he had no choice but to return to the NBL.

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Corey Webster deleted the attached reply on X. Picture: Supplied.

Basketball Australia hands down penalty for Pride flag post

Corey Webster was stood down by the Wildcats, now Basketball Australia has announced its own sanction for his offensive online post aimed at the LGBTQI+ community.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Trentyn Flowers of the 36ers controls the ball against Parker Jackson-Cartwright of the Breakers during the 2023 NBL Blitz match between Adelaide 36ers and New Zealand Breakers at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 17, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images for NBL)

Failed experiment: Adelaide 36ers shift teen point guard

After two embarrassing losses at the NBL Blitz, Adelaide 36ers have abandoned their experiment with an 18-year-old Next Star point guard. See who is on the chopping block.

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