It was brand new, and yet is was so very familiar. Sacked by Adelaide 36ers in August, Scott Ninnis was back where he belonged, on the sidelines of a basketball court. And his new team came to play.
Scott Ninnis has made a shock return to professional basketball’s head coaching ranks, putting the NBL legend on a collision course with his former employer.
Geelong United has gone 0-2 in its series with Sydney, after an early deficit proved a stretch too far for the new franchise to close in the final minutes of a heated contest.
Geelong United has broken its road drought in dramatic overtime fashion, as it now looks to win a third game in seven days against a club who crushed them just two weeks ago.
The Townsville Fire will be led by a three-pronged attack this season after the club unveiled its leadership team for 2024/25. Find out how their different strengths will benefit the team.
Geelong United’s historic first WNBL roster boasts WNBA experience along with seasoned vets and a host of young talent. Find out more about the players set to take the court this season.
Ahead of Geelong’s United first WNBL game, coach Chris Lucas goes inside his roster build and the number one attribute he was looking for. Plus, the final piece set to put pressure on rotations.
The WNBL’s best have made their predictions, and while there are many potential MVP winners, there is one team that has the league looking on with envy in the title race.
LeBron James took to social media to lash out at a controversial foul by Opal Alanna Smith in the dying minutes of the WNBA Finals which cost Smith’s Minnesota Lynx their fifth championship.
Drafted to the WNBA but cut less than a month later, Jaz Shelley returns to the WNBL with ambitions of making another esteemed roster. Plus, the rivals she turned her back on to sign at Geelong.
The Townsville Fire have recruited one of America’s top rising basketball talents with 2023 WNBA No.10 draft pick Zia Cooke joining the team for the upcoming WNBL season. Find out why she is set to be one of the league’s biggest stars.
Australian Gangurrus guard Lauren Mansfield has opened up on the decision to turn her back on her hometown team and join Townsville. Find out why the veteran is a perfect fit for the squad.
With all eyes on Perth this week for the inaugural HoopsFest, MICHAEL RANDALL breaks down the perfect launch script, what fans can expect, explores the festival’s future with a basketball legend and more.
Alice Kunek’s smile leaves no hint of the horror mouth injury she suffered during a year from hell. A fresh WNBL start brings new hope after injury and Olympic selection pain. GRAPHIC VIDEO
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