JackJumpers add ‘tough’ and ‘gritty’ guard
The Tasmania JackJumpers have added to their backcourt depth with a “tough” guard signing on for next season as two of the state’s most promising talents make their moves on the world stage.
The Tasmania JackJumpers have added to their backcourt depth with a “tough” guard signing on for next season as two of the state’s most promising talents make their moves on the world stage.
A major step towards not only reviving the ailing women’s competition in Australia, but unifying the sport of basketball, is imminent with a bid led by NBL owner Larry Kestelman set to come to the rescue.
The best players are making their presence felt in NBL1 Central as the race for finals heats up. Here’s a look at our top players of the season.
Marquee match-ups, more Sunday games and a summer month of hoops prove the NBL is back and aiming to be bigger and better than ever before.
Basketball: The Brisbane Bullets have beaten Phoenix for their third straight victory in a strong start to the NBL season.
NBL: Aron Baynes is set to return to the Brisbane Bullets line-up after serving his five game suspension for shoving an opposition coach.
Reigning champs Sydney Kings have had a slow start in the ‘Hoops Capital’ as the two Melbourne teams look to separate themselves from the chasing pack.
Despite missing out on World Cup selection, Boomers coach Brian Goorjian insists Matthew Dellavedova’s international career isn’t over, vowing to give the three-time Olympian one last shot at selection.
The JackJumpers have withdrawn the Indigenous round jerseys players were set to wear this weekend, after plagiarism concerns were raised about the design.
NBL: Luke Travers is enjoying his time at new team Melbourne United ahead of their lineup against his former team the Perth Wildcats.
Taipans coach Adam Forde has declared import Patrick Miller deserves to be in the discussion for NBL MVP as the experienced guard strives to return from a back injury.
Banksy helps to answer a huge question for NBL SuperCoachers ahead of round six.
Injuries and scheduling can hit your SuperCoach team hard, and Benny from the Basketball Blokes suggests the players you need to let go.
It has been thirty years since a hostile Perth crowd booed the Melbourne Tigers off the podium. The players remember it well, writes SHANNON GILL.
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