Melbourne United have been the NBL’s benchmark, but there is one weakness which has hampered them against the Illawarra Hawks in their semi-final series, and throughout the season, writes MATT LOGUE.
Marcus Lee was in attendance, but he could only watch on, as his JackJumpers lifted to defeat the Perth Wildcats by eight points at MyState Bank Arena in Hobart, keeping the championship dream alive.
This NBL final series was expected to be nothing but a formality for Melbourne United after finishing three games clear on top of the ladder. However, the plucky Hawks have forced a third game.
As Illawarra surrendered game one of the semi final series despite a 16-point, fourth-quarter lead, social media lit up with claims of bias towards Melbourne Utd. Hawks star Gary Clark says otherwise.
With star big man Alan Williams facing a long stint on the sidelines, South East Melbourne has moved quickly to secure a gun replacement with NBA experience. SUPERCOACH ADVICE
In his last NBL stint, he was an MVP finalist and had the third-best average in Supercoach. Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman has revealed his injured star is ahead of schedule.
Rising Australian basketball star Austin Rapp is prepared to take a patient approach in his first NBL season. He gives us an insight into his expectations and rapid rise.
Taipans import star Tahjere McCall will pick up the clipboard for a second successive NBL Blitz when the pre-season tournament heads to the Gold Coast next week.
The schedule is the key to getting off to a flying start in SuperCoach NBL, and there is more to it than meets the eye. The Basketball Blokes explain.
Richmond is set to enter next season with three players on its list taller than 205cm after snapping up an exciting cross-code prospect.
The search for Australia’s Super Coach is on – and there are big prizes up for grabs to celebrate the first season of SuperCoach NBL. Here’s how to win.
Perth loves what it’s seen from giant French Next Star Alex Sarr. But his teen countryman has launched onto the NBL’s radars with a stunning performance alongside another Wildcats academy gun.
SuperCoach NBL is live! Here’s everything you need to know to pick your own team of basketball stars and chase big prizes including a brand-new Mitsubishi ASX GS.
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