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.
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.
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.
Carlin a hammer throw from 36ers roster
TWO of the players Adelaide NBL coach Joey Wright has drafted for his summer league team at the Worldwide Invitational in Las Vegas should tweak the interest of 36ers fans.
Second import has Hawks hovering
THE Hawks may have occupied the NBL bomb shelter in 2014-15 but officially securing Kevin Lisch today is a huge further step back into the spotlight for Illawarra.
ICYMI: You know, stuff you might've missed
ICYMI: Aron Baynes has switched from San Antonio Spurs to Detroit Pistons, LaMarcus Aldridge has left the Trail Blazers for the Spurs and several NBL clubs have confirmed signings – many of which you already knew about.
July 4th! Happy American Superstars
IT’S a measure of the strength of women’s basketball in Australia that when endeavouring to compile American All Star Five lists to celebrate July 4th, it was a pleasurable dream for the NBL and a nightmare for the WNBL.

