Perth breaks through as Sixers snap
PERTH broke through for an emphatic 91-64 rout of New Zealand and Townsville curbed Adelaide's enthusiasm with a comfortable 105-86 win at North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre in Blitz matches tonight.
Bring It, Parts 1 & 2
PART 1: THE NBL launched its new vision today in front of assembled media and all the teams here in Sydney, and, no question, there's excitement in the ranks.
Christmas comes early
THERE was a Dasher and a Comet as the 36ers went Blitzen the Wildcats tonight, the NBL club's hardy followers finally able to wonder if Christmas has come early with their new-look team.
Kings on the board
SYDNEY tonight took its first steps at the NBL Preseason Blitz, snaring five championship points off Townsville with its 81-70 win at Penrith.
Aussie quartet into playoffs
AUSTRALIA’s remaining WNBA contingent – Jenna O’Hea, Penny Taylor, Erin Phillips and Rachel Jarry - all will be playing finals this season.
Raiders, Rangers Rule SEABL 2013
KNOX Raiders and Dandenong Rangers are the toast of the SEABL today after outstanding performances in their respective women’s and men’s grand finals at Dandenong Stadium.
FLASHBACK 18: 36ers program, May 3, 1986
*FLASHBACKS, my weekly "lucky dip" where I just reach into my drawers of old Australian basketball stuff and transcribe whatever I find for you.
Jarrid no small fry
NEW Adelaide 36ers import Jarrid Frye had his team's first seven points tonight as the Sixers ran rampant 100-66 over the SBL All Stars and headliner Willie Farley in their exhibition game at Pasadena Stadium.
Oceania won't be lost
OCEANIA may be about to undergo change but it won't be lost to Australia or New Zealand, according to Boomers coach Andrej Lemanis.
Great (for) Scott
TOWNSVILLE Crocodiles coach Shawn Dennis was one of the happiest "new" faces in the NBL when he heard the emphasis was going to shift to entertainment this year.

