The biggest game in US college basketball was in the balance. The ball spilled loose. Millions were watching on TV. In the stands,66,000 fans held their breath. Up stepped Alex Condon,Australia’s 211cm NBA hopeful.
The NBL has charged Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis over a fiery altercation with fans,but the league is still investigating members of the public.
The businessman pushed his other interests to the side to save the National Basketball League.
Australian basketball legend Andrew Gaze is disappointed that NBA All-Star Ben Simmons has pulled out of the FIBA World Cup,but does not think he should be criticised for the decision.
Lexi Rodgers says she firmly believes she has a place as an athlete in women’s basketball after Basketball Australia rejected her application to join a semi-professional women’s league,saying she is ineligible to play at the elite level.
Melbourne United players are planning out how they can squeeze Christmas celebrations in between games on December 23 and Christmas night after veterans Chris Goulding and Brad Newley bring up major milestones.
Andrew Gaze will officially become a Basketball Australia legend next month while Dyson Daniels has been invited to attend the NBA Draft in person.
The Ben Simmons soap opera continues but the emergence of rookie Josh Giddey and a new team for Patty Mills will provide ample interest for Australian watchers.
NBA rookie Josh Giddey has ‘the stars aligning’ heading into the new NBA season while Brooklyn Nets will be grateful to have Patty Mills to steer them through a dramatic season start.
Dubbed a “treasure” by his coach,Ben Simmons has matured with the Philadelphia 76ers and his franchise is among the favourites to claim an NBA championship.