Bob's Corner: Zags zigged
BOB'S CORNER: Our US correspondent BOB CRAVEN (left) had his fingers and toes crossed Gonzaga would complete its NCAA campaign undefeated but come the Final of the tournament and Baylor University prevailed 86-70, costing the Zags a shot at recreating history.
NBL21 Rd 13: Is it 'Sayonara' for Andrej?
HOW Brisbane performs in this round's NBL fixtures will be fascinating in light of growing speculation Bullets coach Andrej Lemanis will take up a three-year contract in Japan after this season.
Is Chris Anstey too controversial? Find out!
FOLLOWING on from the thought-provoking comments on our Brad&Boti podcast last week by SEM Phoenix coach Simon Mitchell about how multiple-NBL award-winner Chris Anstey does not receive the credit he is due for a stellar career, Brad Rosen and I talked to the man himself for his own view.
NBL21 TotW Rd.12: Finding ways to keep winning
IT was a difficult week for a few teams with key players missing from rosters for vital Round 12 NBL games.
NBL21 Rd.12: Forde goes Ferrari on refs
KINGS coach Adam Forde knew absolutely he was going to cop a league fine for his post-game press conference commentary on NBL officiating in general and at RAC Arena in particular, but did it anyway because, well, frankly, someone had to.
Finally, Maher makes it into FIBA Hall of Fame
HE was the coach who took Australia from a "wannabe international powerhouse" and on to the medal dais for real, in the process showing all future Opals teams how it could and should be done as Australia reached for the sky, FIBA's Hall of Fame finally recognising his great and unique service to the game.
NBL21 Rd.12: Sixers giddey about return
NO, this is no April Fool's joke. If Josh Giddey makes it through training today he will be back in Adelaide's line-up for its first NBL home match in 46 days on Saturday against Illawarra Hawks.
Brad&Boti: Simon Says
BRAD Rosen and I continue our interviews for the Brad&Boti Podcast, this week sitting down with South East Melbourne Phoenix head coach and mentor Simon Mitchell. Yes, we're talking Mitch Creek, Ryan Broekhoff and a holy host of other interesting topics in between, even Kyrie Irving, who he helped bring to Oz eight years ago.
NBL21 TotW Rd.11: Well clear of the red zone
THEY'RE back on top, running down a magnificent seven-game winning streak and using Round 11 to swing haymakers at both NSW clubs yet again, qualifying the defending champion Perth Wildcats as our NBL Team of the Week.
NBL21, Rd.11: Shock news for big Alex
DEVASTATING news for NBL fans today with one of the game's true gentlemen and sportsmen, a four-time championship-winner with the Breakers and a great backup at United, Alex Pledger, diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

