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Olgs' notebook: Who will take the final NBL play-in spot?
TOP HEADLINES
Illawarra rout a short-handed Brisbane outfit
NBL
WEEK 17
36ers dominate Taipans from start to finish
Kings hold on to beat JackJumpers in arm wrestle
NBL
WEEK 17
Hawks make big statement with dominant win over United
ROUND 17
Doolittle stars off the bench for Wildcats
Taipans offer up Bullets 31-point thumping
Mennenga too hot to handle as Breakers down JackJumpers
Mennenga too hot to handle as Breakers down JackJumpers
Sam Mennenga has scored a career-high 29 points as New Zealand overcame a 10-point deficit to post a shock 85-75 NBL win over Tasmania in Auckland.
Wildcats' second-quarter blitz fuels Bullets thrashing
Perth's second-quarter blitz has shot down the injury-hit Brisbane, Bryce Cotton scoring 36 points in a 112-85 win that leaves the Bullets' season on the ropes.
Cotton dominates again as Wildcats crush Breakers
Hurt stars in Phoenix's win over Taipans
Hurt piles pain on Taipans in crucial Phoenix win
Matt Hurt piled the pain on the NBL's last-placed Cairns while former Taipan Nathan Sobey finished the job in a crucial 11-point Phoenix win.
WNBL Weekly Round 12: History-maker Wilson ready to break more records
WEEK 16
Scorching Goulding leads United past Breakers in thriller
36ers hold off fast-finishing Hawks for crucial win
NBL
WEEK 16
Kings hold on to beat Taipans in close arm wrestle
Cotton shines again as Wildcats obliterate JackJumpers
NBL
Phoenix move to fifth after comeback victory over Bullets
Trey Kell comes up huge for the Hawks
JackJumpers pull off miraculous OT victory
United hold on to beat Kings in wild finish
United break Kings' hearts with last-gasp basket
A day of drama has ended in a night of heartbreak for the NBL's Sydney Kings, who fell 90-88 to Melbourne United after a game-winning basket to Jack White in the final two seconds.
Illawarra hold on late against Tasmania
Illawarra Hawks hit back to surprise JackJumpers
Log-leaders Illawarra Hawks have fought their way back from consecutive home losses to surprise the Tasmania JackJumpers in the NBL.
Nicole Munger opens up on 'scary' medical battles after her 50th WNBL game
WNBL
WNBL Weekly Round 11: Fire get Coffey boost, Tolo strikes gold
Every week, ESPN's Megan Hustwaite brings together news stories that have caught her eye across the WNBL,
NBL
ROUND 15
Cotton stars with 41 as Wildcats hold on to beat Breakers
NBL
Kings come from behind to take down Bullets
36ers dominate United in front of roaring home crowd
The Sydney Kings rally for epic comeback win
Adams inspires Kings to comeback win over Phoenix
The Sydney Kings are about to bring in help for Jaylen Adams but the former NBL MVP has dominated to lead his team to a spirit-lifting 110-101 comeback win over the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
WNBL
WNBL Weekly Round 10: Dean on the mend; Melbourne is feasting
Every week, ESPN's Megan Hustwaite brings together news stories that have caught her eye across the WNBL,
NBL
NEW YEARS EVE HOOPS
Mooney leads Breakers to dominant victory over Taipans
Phoenix upset Hawks in Illawarra boilover
Olympic medallist and a trailblazer: WNBL vet Abby Bishop calls time
36ers bounce back and stun the Kings in Sydney
Sixers hit back for huge NBL win in Sydney
The Adelaide 36ers have shaken off three straight heavy losses to blow away the Sydney Kings on their home court 111-96 in the NBL.
JackJumpers take down Bullets for eighth win in a row
JackJumpers end 2024 with eight straight NBL wins
The defending NBL champion Tasmania JackJumpers will end 2024 as the hottest team this season after an eighth straight win in a 95-86 home victory against the Brisbane Bullets.
Dylan Windler's career-night lifts Wildcats
Hawks soar against Brisbane in second half
Hawks beat Bullets after second half blitz
Illawarra continue to take the best shots from their opposition and assume control, with the NBL leaders doing it again in a 102-84 road win over Brisbane.
OLGS' NOTEBOOK
The most underrated superstar in the NBL?
ESPN's Olgun Uluc runs through what's catching his eye across the NBL, and this week he looks at the most underrated player in the league, and ponders if the Kings need another piece.
United start their road trip off with a win over Taipans
NBL
CHRISTMAS HOOPS
Hawks hold off Kings for thrilling Christmas win
Crawford leads JackJumpers to seventh-straight win
Casey Prather cooks the 36ers on Christmas Eve
JackJumpers beat united to make it six straight
WNBL
WNBL Weekly Round 9: Southpole to Southside; Top return for Tupea
Every week, ESPN's Megan Hustwaite brings together news stories that have caught her eye across the WNBL,
Hawks thump Wildcats by 32 points at home
Cotton misses 40-point outing as Hawks crush Wildcats
Bryce Cotton's magical run of 40-point games has come to an abrupt end as the Illawarra Hawks crushed the Perth Wildcats 120-88 at the WIN Entertainment Centre.
PHOENIX TAKE DOWN 36ERS
South East Melbourne Phoenix crush 36ers in open-air win
ROUND 13
Bullets strike down Taipans in thriller
Kings scrape past Breakers to record eleventh win
OLGS' NOTEBOOK
Diving into the numbers of the NBL's 'Jekyll and Hyde' teams
ESPN's Olgun Uluc runs through what's catching his eye across the NBL, and this week he goes deep into the numbers of three of the Jekyll and Hyde teams in the NBL.
WNBL HIGHLIGHTS
Lauren Cox rises up for the huge denial
Brancatisano takes it strong to the hoop for the and-1
WNBL WEEKLY
WNBL Weekly Round 8: Queen Conti taking competition by storm in return from AFLW
Every week, ESPN's Megan Hustwaite brings together news stories that have caught her eye across the WNBL.
WEEK 12
Kings execute final quarter comeback to beat Bullets
Phoenix win consecutive Throwdowns for second time ever
DASH DANIELS TO UNITED
Why United was an 'easy option' for NBA hopeful Dash Daniels
There were a host of reasons why joining the NBL's Next Stars program made the most sense for Dash Daniels. But there was one that stood out above the rest.
NBL
WEEK 12
Cotton goes off, secures fourth-straight 40-point game
NOTHING BUT NET
Snyder: Must put trust in Daniels to perform
Daniels: My mindset has completely changed
Hawks down United with rebounding masterclass
ROUND 12
Bullets' comeback sours Nathan Sobey's return to Brisbane
JackJumpers demolish Breakers on the road
Olgs' Notebook: Gleeson ready for Australia's top job, Cotton ready for the NBA
WNBL WEEKLY
Talbot ready for another journey at new WNBA franchise
Every week, ESPN's Megan Hustwaite brings together news stories that have caught her eye across the WNBL,
Maddy Rocci: Adelaide loss "embarrassing"
BEST OF ROUND 11
Bryce Cotton explodes again, pours in 49 points
Kings dominate Breakers from start to finish for ninth win
WHAT DOES 2025 HOLD?
Aussie draft hopefuls; NBL expansion; 12 Aussie hoops stories to follow in 2025
Australian basketball went through a lot in 2024, but what is the outlook like for next year? Olgun Uluc has the stories you'll need to follow in 2025.
BOOMERS TOO GOOD IN BANGKOK
Goulding and Zikarsky shine as Boomers hammer Thailand
Top Headlines
- Sources: Wells, Davis clash in 36ers locker room
- Phoenix lose Walton Jnr for remainder of NBL25
- Taipans' Makoi to fight assault, choking charges
- Kings cut US import hours before first NBL game
- Jackson-Cartwright cops 5 match NBL ban
- Sources: Bullets set to sign former Tassie star
- JackJumpers sign fresh import amid roster rejig
- Dash Daniels, 16, signs with Melbourne United
- WNBL's Lightning, Hurst agree to part ways