Batemon’s historic scoring hitout sets Bullets soaring
James Batemon will go down in Australian basketball folklore after he scored his 51st point in Brisbane’s big win over the Wildcats. FULL NBL ROUND 9 WRAP
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VIP fans unleash at 36ers: Coaches weigh in, NBL investigates
Video: See the ugly scenes after a courtside fan confrontation toward 36ers players and staff turned into a chaotic brawl. Now the coaches have weighed in as the NBL investigates.
‘There’s been talks’: Cotton dishes on future, mental toll of injury
Out-of-contract NBL superstar Bryce Cotton’s future is one of the league’s biggest stories. The four-time MVP has revealed his mindset on his next move and detailed the mental impact of an excruciating injury that has changed his body for good.
United’s big plans to tame Adelaide’s Aussie Monsta
He’s one of the best players in the entire NBL and Montrezl Harell will land in Melbourne with revenge on his mind against a depleted United. But Dean Vickerman believes he has the defensive weaponry to tame the 36ers’ Monsta.
Jekyll and Hyde Bullets on a quest for consistency
They’ve added legendary NBA pedigree to ownership and will boast four internationals in the FIBA window, but there’s a reality Brisbane Bullets coach Justin Schueller knows only too well — and he wants it to change.
‘I had no oxygen’: How NBA great Manute Bol saved NBL star’s life
Kouat Noi spent three months in hospital as a baby with a rare, deadly disease. It’s a miracle he became a professional basketball player – and he says he owes it all to NBA cult hero Manute Bol.
WNBL champion to return to her roots in ‘full circle’ move
The Sydney Flames are set to welcome back a former team champion, with Tahlia Tupaea to wear the Sydney colours once again.
Not enough: NBL’s plan to tap AFL, NRL on Indigenous stars
The NBL has admitted there aren’t enough Indigenous players in the league and has vowed to grow the number, with a plan to tap the AFL and NRL for help.
‘Fortnite kept me sane’: Aussie basketball star’s rehab secret
Young Sydney Flame Shaneice Swain relocated to Sydney and then quickly got struck down with injury. Now she reveals what kept her going through a ‘very challenging’ period of her career.
‘Stand up’: NBL star’s call for players to fight back against trolls
With his team at the centre of shocking online trolling revelations, JackJumpers captain Clint Steindl has called for players to publicly out perpetrators, as Basketball Australia refer the incident to the eSafety Commissioner.
How Tatum, Mahomes, can fuel Brondello’s WNBA global push
Sandy Brondello is content where she is: trying to give the WNBA the biggest spotlight she can, and she’s joined by NBA and NFL champions in chasing global domination.
‘Do something’: NBL players back plea for action on online abuse
Emotional Tasmania coach Scott Roth has demanded action after trolls target player’s wife, while Perth star Keanu Pinder posted disgusting screenshots of social media abuse.
NBL: 36ers’ stars shine again as Phoenix continue to roll
Box office duo Montrezl Harrell and DJ Vasiljevic were the stars yet again as Adelaide put Illawarra to the sword. Meanwhile, the Phoenix continued their hot form against the Taipans.
‘Enough is enough’: JackJumpers CEO on online abuse
Tasmania JackJumpers CEO Christine Finnegan is confident they have the full support of the NBL and Basketball Australia after recent social media attacks on players and families.
‘P***ed off’ DJ’s vow amid Sixers’ freak streak
Pummelled by NZ, a “p***ed off” Dejan Vasiljevic and his Adelaide 36ers have had a week to dwell on where it all went wrong. A freak streak is at stake against Illawarra on Sunday.
New Bull Josh Giddey finds his range as big $45m payday looms
Josh Giddey is putting up career best numbers for his new team as he sets sights on a massive payday, but Aussie fans will first have eyes on his match up with defensive beast Dyson Daniels.
Phoenix turnaround has Hunter buoyant ahead of Sydney return
The Phoenix were staring into the abyss at 0-5, but that is now a distant memory with new recruit Jordan Hunter buoyant about a finals tilt, ahead of facing his old NBL side in Sydney.
Revealed: What NBL coaches think of the referees
After a rough period of officiating that’s seen growing frustrations and sanctions handed out, NBL coaches have had their say on what they’d like to see change.
Early NBA calls: Giddey $45m reality, Aussie key to trade win
The NBA season is back in full swing and FOXSPORTS dived into some bold predictions, hot takes and general overreactions for the marathon season ahead.
‘Not for the public’: Coaches ice cold on NBL hot mics
NBL coaches’ sideline antics have become a big talking point in recent weeks amid several ‘hot mic’ moments. MICHAEL RANDALL and MATT LOGUE detail why the coaches want the NBL to make one big broadcast change in the latest edition of CROSSCOURT.
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