United keen on Ekene
EVERY day is fascinating where Melbourne United is concerned.
Red October arrives in July
THE return of King Conk – NBL MVP Brian Conklin – to Townsville is a coup for the Crocs, even though he already has logged two years in green.
More good news brewing
MELBOURNE United have been busy little beavers in their quest to give rookie NBL head coach Dean Demopoulos a contender in his first year, Ronnie Brewer’s name now in the mix.
Madgen odd player out with new signing
OPAL-in-waiting Tess Madgen has been released by the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury.
The Hunt for Red October
THE Hunt for Red October - a.k.a. the pursuit of a big red head (or two) in Townsville - is continuing unabated with news Melbourne United has interest in Diamon Simpson.
Who does the maths at the NBA?
OK. I admit maths was never my strong suit in school but I reckon the person behind the NBA Summer League stats summaries did worse.
Les hasn't had an ordinary life
LES Hody, the first man to represent two different countries in Olympic Games basketball, had to flee for his life during the Hungarian Revolution in 1956.
FLASHBACK 50: Flash Fotography
*FLASHBACKS, my irregular "lucky dip" where I just reach into my drawers of old Australian basketball stuff and transcribe whatever I find for you.
The Blitz is coming, in more ways than one
THE NBL may be undergoing a facelift and a rebrand, but just as the NBA didn’t change its name when its reputation was tarnished in the early-to-mid 70s, neither will Australia’s premier league.
From ball boy to boss, new NBL GM ready to work
WHEN Jeremy Loeliger was handing towels and drinks to South East Melbourne Magic players more than 20 years ago, being NBL general manager was the last thing on his mind.

