Battle of the Bass Strait as Melbourne and Tassie advance
THE biggest night in recent memory in the National Basketball League (NBL) lived up to the hype, with Melbourne United and the Tasmania JackJumpers booking a spot in the deciding series after claiming wins in their respective game threes. Both semi-final series went to deciding games, which took place in consecutive fashion in a massive […]
PREVIEW | NBL Semi-Final Game Threes
THERE has not been much more excitement surrounding one night of National Basketball League (NBL) action in the 2023/24 season, with two semi-final deciders set to take place in consecutive fashion on Wednesday. Both penultimate series were tied in the second game, delivering an exciting night which will see both grand finalists determined. With unpredictable […]
Decider double locked in as Jackies force game three
PERHAPS the most exciting night of action in the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) season looms on Wednesday, with back-to-back game threes after the Tasmania JackJumpers defeated the Illawarra Hawks to keep the semi-final series alive. After falling by eight points in game one, the JackJumpers needed to win at MyState Bank Arena on Monday […]
Pinder powers Perth past JackJumpers in game one
A BLISTERING shooting performance from big man Keanu Pinder helped the Perth Wildcats to an eight-point win over the Tasmania JackJumpers in game one of their semi-final series at RAC Arena on Friday night. With many of his teammates struggling to make an impact on the offensive end, Pinder was the difference, knocking down timely […]
NBL | Play-in Wednesday preview
AFTER a season of excitement and high-quality play, the postseason has finally arrived in the National Basketball League (NBL), and it all kicks off with a massive double-header on Wednesday night. The first two play-in games will take place tonight, with one team set to book a spot in the semi-final, while it will be […]
Cotton crowned MVP for fourth time
NOW likely the greatest import in National Basketball League (NBL) history, Bryce Cotton secured his fourth Andrew Gaze Trophy for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the competition’s awards night on Monday. The Andrew Gaze Awards crowned the best performers in a number of categories, and Cotton led the way with the league’s highest individual […]
Jackies jump 36ers to edge closer to third
THE Tasmania JackJumpers have moved closer to solidifying third place in the National Basketball League (NBL) after convincingly defeating the Adelaide 36ers at My State Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon. The JackJumpers were out to continue their winning form following Thursday night’s win over the Cairns Taipans. The 36ers also looked to resume their surge […]
NBL | As It Stands – Round 18
ROUND 18 of the 2023/24 season of the National Basketball League (NBL) showcased that the race for the championship is wide open with just two weeks remaining. Six games took place from Thursday to Sunday, with each game having a heavy amount of importance given the fact that entering the round, every side was still […]
NBL | As It Stands – Round 16
THE time remaining in the 2023/24 season of the National Basketball League (NBL) is dwindling by the day, and having passed the three-quarter mark of the fixture, the games are becoming more and more important. Round 16 of the season saw some important matchups take place, with the race for a spot in the finals […]
Breakers buzz continues into New Year
NEW ZEALAND Breakers are the silent assassins of the 2023/24 NBL season, as the team from across the Tasman continues to pick off mid-season scalps, the latest being fellow contender Tasmania JackJumpers at MyState Bank Arena yesterday. The five-point victory (98-93) marked a fourth straight win for the Breakers, as they also took down Brisbane […]
