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Neto is neato but Jackies ignite and swarm
BRISBANE's injury replacement import PG Raul Neto made a very promising debut against Tasmania in their Ignite Cup showdown last night in Hobart, but the twin absences of pivots Tyrell Harrison and Jacob Holt made the task of holding off the swarming JackJumpers next to impossible.
Abbey, Isaac, Carlin, Darcee - all in NBL-WNBL wrap
ABBEY Ellis last night joined WNBL's "immortals" when she singlehandedly torched the Lightning with a breath-taking 47-point game, the like of which the league has not seen in 21 years, doing it in the same city Isaac Humphries announced his NBL retirement.
Brad&Boti: Isaac, the WNBL tip off, NBL wrap and more
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LOOKS like it's big news week as Brad Rosen and I discuss Isaac Humphries retiring from NBL action and give a serious in-depth look at the (mostly) thrilling results from the WNBL's opening round in a Brad&Boti podcast that isn't for the faint-of-heart!
Time Out-NO FLOP ZONE: A sure thing about sure things
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WHAT a round that was for the NBL, Joey Wright and I both bombing for the second week in a row on our “sure thing” tips – and this time we even took different games! But it's not all "oops" news at our Time Out-NO FLOP ZONE podcast as we get stuck into that amazing round that was.
Dan the Man as Hawks flex their muscles
EVERYONE in the 'Gong knows it and finally it appears Hawks coach Justin Tatum has cottoned on as well - Dan Grida is the perfect blueprint, the epitome of the type of player Illawarra needs to revisit any of its recent NBL success, as shown yet again in yesterday's upset road win over United in Melbourne.
WNBL1: Classy start as new faces and kids all shine
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NEW competitor Tasmania has started its WNBL life with a fine home win and an opening score of 103 points, Perth stunned defending champion Townsville behind Georgia Amoore's leadership, Sydney went 2-0 courtesy of Lauren Nicholson's brilliance and Canberra stunned Bendigo.
Torrid Craig with a treat for all seasons
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SYDNEY's NBA star Torrey Craig pulled off an absolute rarity to close the Kings rout of Perth yesterday, firing up a halfcourt shot which not only went through but bounced back around inside the net to go through the ring for a second time. Finally we have the equivalent of a footy six-pointer!
Best Closer? Bryce Cotton, as 36ers win away again
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FOR many, the letters "BC" conjure a religious connotation. For those of us who embrace basketball as our religion, BC means only one of two things, and they are intertwined - Bryce Cotton and Best Closer. The little master did it again last night to end Tasmania's unbeaten home run.
Premium Norton Protection guides Bullets win
STARTING in his milestone 400th NBL game, Mitch Norton delivered an 11-point, 9-assist extravaganza which not only halted Brisbane's recent slide but sent South East Melbourne back to the drawing board, two of its imports continuing to underperform and coach Josh King with plenty on his mind.
WNBL 2026-27 opens tonight with some Venom
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YES at last, the WNBL tips off tonight in Hobart with the league's freshest face Tasmania Jewels hosting its second newest club Geelong Venom amid the rebirth of basketball for women in the island state. The JackJumpers have been great for the game. The Jewels will be the same.
