Dell’Orso delivers in debut season
THE 2022/23 NCAAM season saw the injection of some Australian talent into the collegiate system, with a number of players yielding positive results. Although many of the eye-catching Aussies had years under their belt coming into the season, there were a few freshman that started their time in the system in strong fashion. One of […]
Broncos starters prove the difference in win over Wyndham
THE Hume Broncos were led by their starting five to a thrilling win over Wyndham in the Big V Men’s competition when the two sides went head-to-head at Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium on Saturday night. Wyndham was expected to get the win coming into the contest, given it had only sustained two losses to that point […]
2021 Big V Men’s: Round 15
ROUND 15 of the Big V Men’s competition saw a number of close calls and surprise results, as Keilor were handed a narrow loss while the second placed McKinnon closed the gap by securing a hard-fought win. Wyndham (89) defeated by McKinnon (94) McKinnon got the chocolates over Wyndham by a mere five points in […]
2021 Big V Men’s: Round 5 preview
ROUND 5 of the Big V sees both Sunbury and McKinnon look to increase their winning streak and solidify their standing atop of the ladder. Down the other end of the table and four sides including West Port and Blackburn are in search of their second win this season to leapfrog past teams. Hawthorn vs. […]
Big V: Stats leaders – Round 3
WITH three rounds of the Big V competition done and dusted some of the top performers are coming to the fore in both the men’s and women’s. Draft Central takes a look at who is dominating in their respective areas and which teams are impressing so far. MENS: Average points: Luke Sist (Keilor) 24 Matt […]
Victorian Under-20 and Ivor Burge teams announced
BASKETBALL Victoria has announced the Victorian 2021 Under-20 and Ivor Burge teams, selected to represent the state at the next Australian Junior Championships. The six teams will make their way to Mackay, Queensland in May for the Australian Under-20 Junior Championships and Ivor Burge Championships for athletes with an intellectual disability. Victoria Under-20 Navy Blue […]
MUVJBL Under 18 Boys Round 1 review: Boomers gain separation from Rangers in 12-point win
AN Owen Foxwell-inspired Bulleen Boomers have produced a strong second half to hold off Dandenong Rangers in the first round of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 18 Boys’ competition. Foxwell finished the match with 35 points – including one from long range and 10 free throw opportunities to lead his side […]
2020 MUVJBL U18 Boys/Girls Round 1 preview: Boomers and Rangers the highlight match, as Sabres and Broncos to clash
BULLEEN Boomers are set to host Dandenong Rangers in a huge Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under-18 Boys Championship Division Round 1 clash. Opening the new season, the Eltham Dandenong Junior Basketball Tournament winners in the Under 18s grade take on the unlucky semi-final losers, who just dropped out to North Adelaide in […]
MUVJBL U18 Boys VC review: Grand Final – Boomers lock down a thriller
THE Bulleen Boomers have been declared the champions of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under-18 Boys Championship Division following their 65-52 win over the Melbourne Tigers at State Basketball Centre last Friday. Both teams fared well in the contest, though it was Bulleen who sought to maintain their aggressive, high-scoring finals brand. […]
MUVJBL U18 Boys VC preview: Grand Final
THE final match-up in the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under-18 Boys Championship Division kicks off this week with the Bulleen Boomers coming up against the Melbourne Tigers at State Basketball Centre. Bulleen opened their finals’ series with a four point loss against Nunawading (50-46), while Melbourne stood firm over Diamond Valley with […]
