Panthers hold on in battle of the cats
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1’s Central division always delivers a high level of action on a yearly basis, and season 2022 has been no exception. There has been some seriously good basketball in the first month of the schedule, as South Australia’s finest talents hit the court and show what they have to offer at […]
Rockets launch complete to douse Flames in NBL1 Central Men’s Grand Final
NORTH Adelaide Rockets have completed a remarkable run from a 1-6 start to the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central men’s division season to claim the title from fourth spot. The Rockets defeated Norwood Flames by 15 points in last night’s decider, with the Flames themselves also a surprise grand finalist after finishing third on […]
Lift off for Rockets as men’s side makes it two from two
NORTH Adelaide Rockets have launched at the right time of the year, to take down the minor premiers Sturt Sabres and post an impressive 17-point win (86-69) on the road to reach the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central Men’s Division Grand Final. The Rockets started the season at 1-6 and looked way off the […]
NBL1 Central men’s wrap: Finals Week 1
NORTH Adelaide Rockets narrowly survived a thrilling overtime win in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central men’s division elimination final, whilst Norwood Flames upset Forestville Eagles in the qualifying final to move one win away from the championship match. Elimination Final: North Adelaide Rockets (82) defeated Southern Tigers (77) North Adelaide Rockets hung tough in […]
NBL1 Central Men’s Finals Preview: Week 1
FIVE teams remain in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 men’s division, with the first week of finals taking place on Saturday night. Sturt Sabres have earned the rest having finished as minor premiers, whilst the second and third placed teams in Forestville Eagles and Norwood face off for the right to play the Sabres for […]
2021 NBL1 Central wrap: Round 18
THE home and away season of the National Basketball League (NBL1) Central has run its course with the final round producing plenty of tantalising results. Norwood Flames (107) defeated Central District Lions (89) The Flames got over the top of Central District Lions by 18 points thanks to a blockbuster opening term of action. Norwood […]
2021 NBL1 Central wrap: Round 13
ROUND 13 of the National Basketball League (NBL1) Central played host to a number of cracking matches in both the men’s and women’s leagues. Men’s: Forestville Eagles (93) defeated Woodville Warriors (59) The Eagles bounced back after a loss last round to defeat the Warriors by 34 points. It was a one-sided affair from the […]
2021 NBL1 Central wrap: Round 12
ROUND 12 of National Basketball League (NBL1) Central saw a number of enticing battles in both the men’s and women’s competition. It was a good day to be the Southern Tigers as they claimed wins in both competitions while the Sturt Sabres handed out a hefty loss to the Eastern Mavericks. Men’s: South Adelaide Panthers […]
NBL1 Central wrap: Round 9
ROUND 9 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central delivered the goods with plenty of close contests and a couple of blowouts in both the men’s and women’s leagues making for an enthralling round of action. Men’s Norwood Flames (71) defeated by North Adelaide Rockets (89) North Adelaide Rockets got the job done against the […]
2021 NBL1 Central: Round 2 – Review
IT was a good round for Sturt Sabres in the NBL1 Central with the side clinching strong wins in both the men’s and women’s while South Adelaide Panthers also impressed. It was a mixed bag of results with both leagues seeing some close calls and some huge blowouts as the teams continue to blow off […]
