NBL Team Watch: Brisbane Bullets
THE National Basketball League (NBL) and its sides are preparing for an exciting 2021-22 season, with plenty of sides looking to bolster their rosters following less than ideal seasons. After an indifferent and inconsistent season, the Brisbane Bullets will be looking to change things up from their 2020-21 ways. With some impressive domestic and international […]
2021 NZNBL team review: Canterbury Rams
IN the wake of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) coming to a close over the weekend, Draft Central will run through each of the 10 competing sides to look at the key stats and players of the 2021 season. The series continues with Canterbury Rams. SEASON SUMMARY: Position: 5th Wins: 9 Losses: 9 […]
Saints grab mental edge over Huskies as Rams finish season on high
TOP of the table Wellington Saints have grabbed the mental edge over Auckland Huskies in an impressive New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) win last night, whilst Canterbury Rams ended their season on a high with a good win over Otago Nuggets. Ahead of their do-or-die semi-final clash on Thursday night, the Saints will look […]
Sharks and Hawks wrap up regular season with wins
SOUTHLAND Sharks and Hawkes Bay Hawks will head into the Final Four on the back of victories, following their wins to open the final round of New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) action. The Sharks toppled the Canterbury Rams by 13 points in their clash, whilst the Hawks proved far too strong for the bottom […]
Saints, Hawks Final Four preparation continues as Rams hold off Giants in overtime
WELLINGTON Saints and Hawkes Bay Hawks have continued their strong seasons to grab wins against the bottom two sides of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL), whilst Canterbury Rams kept their Final Four aspirations alive with an overtime victory over Nelson Giants. Both the Saints and Hawks had no troubles over their respective opponents, […]
NZNBL Round 10: Friday night
IT was an action packed Friday night of New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) with three big games as Southland Sharks, Wellington Saints and Auckland Huskies took out the win in each of their respective matches. Canterbury Rams (81) defeated by Southland Sharks (92) The second placed Sharks imposed themselves against Canterbury Rams claiming an […]
Huskies stun Sharks, Hawks topple Bulls and Jets bounce back against Rams
THREE games of single-digit results including one overtime match has seen one of the nights of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season. The Auckland Huskies needed extra time to shake off a fast-finishing Southland Sharks for the Sharks’ first loss at home of the year, Hawkes Bay Hawks did enough through the middle […]
Rams raid Franklin to keep Final Four hopes alive
CANTERBURY Rams have kept their Final Four hopes alive with a crucial 16-point win on the road against Franklin Bulls in last night’s New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) contest. The Bulls were all but out of the race, and the loss put another nail in their finals coffin, but the Rams are very much […]
2021 NZNBL Round 7 preview: Rams and Nuggets open round as Giants rest up
SIX games played out across four days will provide New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) fans with nine of the 10 teams running out on court this weekend, with Nelson Giants the only side putting their feet up this round. Otago Nuggets, Canterbury Rams and Manawatu Jets will all play a second match over Round […]
2021 NZNBL Round 4 preview: Giants to play triple treat in huge round of action
NELSON Giants will play three matches in four days as part of Round 4 of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) competition this weekend. There is plenty on the line for all 10 teams as they look to grab some crucial wins at this stage of the season. NELSON GIANTS vs. CANTERBURY RAMS Thursday, […]
