It took a stunning banked in triple from Elijah Pepper with 1.9 seconds left for the Perth Wildcats to spoil the returns to RAC Arena of Bryce Cotton and Trevor Gleeson to beat the Adelaide 36ers 98-97 in an incredible finish.
Elijah Pepper put the Perth crowd into raptures with an incredible game-winner on Thursday night. Watch the best highlights from a classic between the Wildcats and Adelaide 36ers below. >> BOX SCORES.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix had a horror shooting night in Throwdown 33 and Cole Anthony and Chris Goulding combined for 35 points for Melbourne United as they got on the board this NBL season winning 86-61. The Throwdown took place on Thursday night at John Cain Arena with South East Melbourne playing their third game already of the season after winning in Perth on Saturday night and then losing a tight one to the Tasmania JackJumpers on Monday.
The NBL on Thursday announced a new partnership with Red Bull, joining the League as the Official Energy Drink of the Hungry Jack's NBL. The agreement extends across the entire League, with Red Bull also a supporting partner of HoopsFest and the Hungry Jack's NBL Ignite Cup.
The first Throwdown of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season looms as an absolute blockbuster, and the fans agree, with South East Melbourne announcing the match is a sell-out.
The Throwdowns between South East Melbourne and Melbourne are arguably the biggest rivalry in the Hungry Jack's NBL. Although the record stands at 22-10 to United, the fixtures over the past few seasons have been some of the tightest in the whole League.
There are countless storylines from Thursday's mouthwatering blockbuster between Perth and Adelaide at RAC Arena. From Bryce Cotton's 300th game in the Hungry Jack's NBL to Perth's point guard woes, all eyes will be on this fixture between the two arch-rivals.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL has considered a key play from the Round 2 game between the Cairns Taipans and the Tasmania JackJumpers at Cairns Convention Centre on Wednesday, September 23. NBL Head of Referees Scott Butler has confirmed that Keanu Pinder fouled Dakota Mathias in the act of shooting with 8 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
Greatness in sport can be measured in different ways. From the level of impact one has on an organisation to accolades on the court; Bryce Cotton epitomizes it all and more.
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The Illawarra Hawks confirmed on Thursday that import Darius Days will depart the club following a mutual agreement reached between both parties.
He was caught up in one of the most discussed refereeing decisions in Round 1 of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, and now South East Melbourne's Skylar Mays has opened up on the call against Tasmania.
A Throwdown matchup at any point of the season is must-watch basketball, but add the fact that both teams are coming off a loss, and it adds just a little bit more to it.
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Jack McVeigh has always loved getting buckets, and that will never change. The next growth in his game during the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season will be defensively, and coach Adam Forde had full faith in him to take on his biggest challenge in the Cairns Taipans' home opener.
Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian admits the biggest challenge to their NBL title defence is keeping the hunger as the team goes from the hunter to the hunted this season. Yet a slew of recruits are ensuring the Kings stay fresh and firing on their quest for back-to-back titles.
It was a game of wild momentum swings, but Kyrin Galloway started the fourth quarter on fire, and that was enough for the Cairns Taipans to overcome a spirited Tasmania JackJumpers 93-87. It was the Snakes' first home game at Cairns Convention Centre in NBL27 as they tried to bounce back from Sunday's 21-point road loss to the Sydney Kings.
On the eve of Throwdown 33, the South East Melbourne Phoenix have received a huge boost, with captain Nathan Sobey cleared to make his season debut. A back injury kept Sobey in Melbourne while his team went 1-1 on their road trip to Perth and Tasmania.
He arrived as one of the most intriguing and highly touted imports the Hungry Jack's NBL has seen in recent years, and Arnas Velicka wasted no time living up to the billing on debut for Brisbane on Tuesday.
As the Highlander said: “There can be only one … winner of the SuperCoach NBL Classic Grand Prize of $10,000.” But bragging rights – proof you know more about basketball than your friends – are far more valuable. That’s the power of head-to-head leagues.
Winless and back at home, the Cairns Taipans can't afford another slow start when Tasmania comes to town on Wednesday night. After Sunday's disappointing result, former NBA and NBL star Aron Baynes says the fix begins with their marquee man, Jack McVeigh.
Counting down the Top 10 plays from Round 1 of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, presented by Spalding. Watch the full video below.
This seven-game slate features numerous interstate rivalries, five-time champion Trevor Gleeson's first game back in Perth and a milestone for six-time MVP Bryce Cotton.
Four clubs play twice in Round 2, and Illawarra has the best doubles draw through to Round 10, at some of the cheapest prices in the game. Talk about a tight turnaround. SuperCoaches are still coming to terms with a ripping Round 1 of NBL27, and Round 2 lockout is TONIGHT (September 23).
The Tasmania Jewels are smashing records before they've even hit the court, announcing they've passed the all-time WNBL membership number on Wednesday.
So, that happened. Six-time MVP Bryce Cotton ($473,900) declared he doesn't have rivalries, but we do, and if Round 1 of NBL27 is anything to go by, the rest of the season is going to be AWESOME. Cotton vs Cole Anthony ($300,000) was a SuperCoach NBL points-scoring bonanza to open the season.
By Damon Lowery.Round 1 Edition. Author’s note: These opinions are mine and mine alone.
Cairns Taipans v Tasmania JackJumpersWednesday, September 23, 7.30pm AESTCairns Convention Centre>> Play Mega Rewards NBL Tipping for your chance to win cashHow to watchWatch every NBL27 game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the free NBL App.
This week has been one of milestones for Tasmania JackJumpers guard Taran Armstrong, who is making his return to the Hungry Jack's NBL after playing overseas.
The Hungry Jack's NBL Ignite Cup, presented by 7-Eleven, returns for NBL27 with an even bigger prize pool on the line. Here's all you need to know about the NBL's in-season tournament.
7-Eleven Australia on Wednesday was announced as Presenting Partner of the Hungry Jack's NBL Ignite Cup, which returns to NBL27 with an even bigger prize pool on the line.
While the Taipans look ahead to Wednesday night's home opener against the Tasmania JackJumpers, the NBL Overtime panel are looking for answers. "What the Cairns Taipans need to do … and I thought it might wait for later, but they got to pull the trigger on their next import," Damon Lowery said.
Arnas Velička joined the Brisbane Bullets with an impressive reputation, and the Lithuanian star delivered a spectacular, historic NBL debut with 23 points, 14 assists and five three-pointers to lead a come-from-behind win.
All the moments that mattered from Round 1 of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, thanks to Mitsubishi Motors.
Lithuanian import Arnas Velička inspired the Brisbane Bullets to a memorable come-from-behind win with the roof open at Pat Rafter Arena to start their NBL season, beating the New Zealand Breakers 88-85. It was a big night for the Bullets playing at a sold out Pat Rafter Arena for the first time and with the roof open to start their new season up against a Breakers team fresh off beating the Illawarra Hawks on Sunday.
The Gordon Herbert era at the New Zealand Breakers started in convincing fashion on Sunday, defeating the Illawarra Hawks at Spark Arena.
The wait is over. WNBL27 tips off on Thursday, October 15, bringing the stars, the skill, the intensity and the moments that make basketball impossible to look away from. This is basketball at full power.
"Honest, not brutal." That's how Kristian Doolittle summed up the mood inside Perth Wildcats' film session after their season-opening loss to South East Melbourne.
John Rillie has confirmed Brandon Knight won't arrive in Australia until next week and can't put a date on when the star point guard will make his NBL debut.
They're only one game into the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, but the Illawarra Hawks are reportedly preparing to make roster moves. According to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, the Hawks are preparing to part ways with import Darius Days.
The Adelaide 36ers have signed talented teenager Raheim Brown Junior as a Development Player, with the Year 10 Woodville High School student becoming one of the youngest players ever signed by an NBL club.
The New Zealand Breakers showed how dangerous they can be on Sunday, defeating the Illawarra Hawks 95-81 in their season-opener.
The Perth Wildcats' point guard woes appear set to continue after reports suggest import signing Brandon Knight is unlikely to suit up for the team in Round 2. According to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, Brandon Knight will not be available for the Wildcats' Hungry Jack's NBL27 fixture with Adelaide on Thursday, September 24, as the NBL talent is not in Australia yet.
Success for Brisbane has been few and far between for the Bullets since their last of their three NBL championships in 2007. Since then, the Bullets have only played post-season basketball on two occasions, with the latest being in NBL19. But with a new Head Coach, Will Weaver, and a revamped roster, the Bullets are determined to end that lean period and bring winning hoops back to Brisbane, especially with the 2032 Olympics coming to town.
The end of the thrilling Round 1 clash between Tasmania and South East Melbourne at MyState Bank Arena featured numerous big moments.
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Brisbane's Lithuanian import Arnas Velička already has a chip on his shoulder ahead of his NBL debut and has warned the league, now dominated by American imports, he's bringing something "not seen before". The 26-year-old point guard, recruited by new Bullets coach Will Weaver, won MVP honours in the Lithuanian league for the second time earlier this year.
If David Johnson came back for a second NBL season with the Tasmania JackJumpers, one game into NBL27, coach Scott Roth's off-season challenge has clearly paid dividends.
The finish might have been dramatic but the Tasmania JackJumpers got the reward for turning the tables on the South East Melbourne Phoenix in the second half coming from 16 points down to open their NBL27 campaign winning 96-91. The JackJumpers were opening their season at MyState Bank Arena and were missing Josh Bannan up front along with Ben Ayre, Anthony Drmic and Bryce Hamilton from the back court against a Phoenix team fresh off an impressive first up win in Perth.
The Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season tipped off with a bang, with four entertaining fixtures getting the new campaign underway.
We're halfway through the first round of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season and already Kendric Davis is terrorising opponents.
Since arriving in Tasmania, centre Will Magnay has cemented himself as one of the top big men in the League.
The Cairns Taipans endured a rough start to a highly anticipated season, falling to the Sydney Kings by 21 points in Round 1, a result that didn't sit well with head coach Adam Forde. "It was disappointing, it was frustrating, but it's a lot of lessons for guys,” he said post game.
Perth coach John Rillie admits his team's lack of a true point guard is putting too much pressure on an undermanned roster, as the Wildcats await the availability of star import Brandon Knight.
Bryce Cotton and Zylan Cheatham are the names that usually dominate the headlines out of Adelaide. On opening night, they did it again, Cotton with 29 points and 7 assists, Cheatham with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
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Gordon Herbert was delighted with how DJ Vasiljevic, Sam Mennenga and Parker Jackson-Cartwright fired in his debut as New Zealand Breakers coach, but the best thing for the coaching great was how much improvement his team still has.
Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian wasn’t too comfortable with his team's interrupted preparation as they began their NBL championship defence. Still, he couldn’t have been more pleasantly surprised by their first-up showing on Sunday.
The stage was set for Dash Daniels to set the tone in the South East Melbourne Phoenix back court on debut at his new NBL club and he delivered a match winning performance in Perth on Saturday night.
The Sydney Kings raised their NBL26 championship banner and followed it up with a tremendous all-round performance led by Kendric Davis and Xavier Cooks to open the new season beating the Cairns Taipans 111-90. The Kings did end up winning the championship last season, but it was anything but smooth sailing, with injuries and then Torrey Craig joining late as the final piece of the puzzle.
With Sam Mennenga dominant, Parker Jackson-Cartwright running the show expertly, and DJ Vasiljevic chiming in with 24 points, the New Zealand Breakers era under Gordon Herbert made a perfect start with a season-opening 95-81 win against the Illawarra Hawks.
Photo: Basketball Australia. The Australian Rollers have been crowned men's wheelchair basketball world champions for the first time in 12 years after a commanding 81-57 win over Italy in the final.
Returning New Zealand Breaker Mojave King is ready to play his part during the club's Hungry Jack's NBL27 season-opener at Spark Arena, despite only being in the country for 48 hours.
Cairns Taipans coach Adam Forde says Jonah Bolden's shift in mentality heading into this season has been "remarkable," and is expecting big improvement from the former NBA big man.
There has been plenty made of the elite point guard class currently in the Hungry Jack's NBL. Earlier in the week, dual Olympian Mark Worthington called the current crop of guards, which includes the likes of Bryce Cotton, Kendric Davis, Cole Anthony, Brandon Knight, Skylar Mays, Arnas Velička, Taran Armstrong, Jaylon Brown, Milton Doyle and Parker Jackson-Cartwright, the 'best he's seen'. >> Play Mega Rewards NBL Tipping for your chance to win cash The latter, who is the heartbeat of the New Zealand Breakers offence, agreed with Worthington's sentiments.
Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis, who arrived back into Australia late due to 'passport issues', has well and truly made up for lost time recently.
The Illawarra Hawks head into the new Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season with a revamped roster and not having the pressure of being defending champions.
Cole Anthony didn’t like being on minutes restriction but still put up 30 points in limited game time in his NBL debut and while it was a tight loss for Melbourne United, he can't see his team losing again any time soon.
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Dash Daniels had a breakout debut for the South East Melbourne Phoenix, posting 24 points and 12 rebounds and making the Perth Wildcats pay for the lack of a point guard in a 100-79 NBL opening night win.
Zylan Cheatham has become the latest NBL import to explore the process of gaining Australian citizenship, according to 9 News' Will Crouch.
Trevor Gleeson and Bryce Cotton are used to winning in the NBL together, and despite the Adelaide 36ers missing two key players and losing another two during the game, they started the new season with a hard-earned 97-95 road win over Melbourne United.
Over the past few Hungry Jack's NBL seasons, numerous American stars have naturalised and become Australian citizens, which has many benefits for both the player and the team from a basketball perspective.
Since Derek Rucker released his Hungry Jack's NBL27 Pre-Season Top 15, much has been made about who made the list. Bryce Cotton edges out Kendric Davis for top spot again, while Melbourne United's Cole Anthony debuts at three before he's even played a game.
9Network's Director of Programming Geoff Dyer says it was the growing buzz and ratings momentum around the Hungry Jack's NBL, not a pitch from the League, that first put the competition on Nine's radar.
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If Jacob Chance was ever searching for proof his coaching methods were on the right track, he found it in a pre-game speech from a five-time NBA champion.
He was a key piece in helping the Perth Wildcats win the NBL17 and NBL19 championships, and now, upon his return, big man Angus Brandt is aiming to do the same.
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The fire inside Melbourne United sharpshooter Chris Goulding hasn't diminished one bit over his two decades in the NBL. If anything, it has only intensified after a series of near-misses in the latter stages of his decorated career.
This six-game slate features numerous blockbusters, headlined by Saturday's exciting season-opener between Melbourne and Adelaide at John Cain Arena.
The National Basketball League (NBL)announced on Friday a new partnership with Spotlight, as the NBL's Official Celebration Partner ahead of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 season. The partnership brings together two brands united in creating moments that bring families and communities together.
South East Melbourne Phoenix have copped a massive blow ahead of Round 1, with Nathan Sobey ruled out of the team's clash against Perth on Saturday night. Sobey has been sidelined due to back tightness, with development player Pat Ryan set to replace him for the trip West.
The New Zealand Breakers announced on Friday they have secured Tall Black and former NBA Draft pick Mojave King as an injury replacement for Josiah-Jordan James. The club announced on Wednesday that James would be sidelined for the start of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season due to a torn hamstring.
When it was first announced, Melbourne recruit Cole Anthony was joining the Hungry Jack's NBL, many picked him to take the League by storm. One of those is 1990 NBL MVP Derek Rucker, who named Anthony in his star-studded pre-season Top 15, revealed on Thursday.
The six-time MVP has done it again. Adelaide's Bryce Cotton is the number one ranked player in Derek Rucker's Top 15, in one of the most hotly contested races since the popular series began. "The chase for Andrew Gaze's seven MVPs is going to be a huge one," Rucker said.
The players have spoken, and outed the one who tries to get under the skins of his opponents the most.
The Adelaide 36ers have been dealt a huge blow on the eve of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season. Star duo John Jenkins and Isaac Humphries will both miss the team's season-opener against Melbourne United at John Cain Arena.Huge blow for the 36ers ahead of their @NBL opener against Melbourne United.
Bryce Cotton insists he'll never rewatch last year's Championship Series, but he's honest enough to admit he's spent plenty of time reflecting on what could have been.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix begin their NBL27 campaign with a tough road trip, starting out west to face Perth, before heading down to Tasmania on Monday.
The National Basketball League (NBL) has today announced Heinz Australia (Heinz) as an official partner, bringing one of Australia and New Zealand's most recognised brands into the league ahead of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season.
SuperCoach NBL Classic is back for NBL27, and this year it's closer to home than ever. Beyond building your team and chasing the $10,000 major prize, you can now go head to head with fellow fans of your favourite club in an official club league.
The Perth Wildcats head into their Hungry Jack's NBL27 season-opener against South East Melbourne understrength, with both of their point guards, Brandon Knight and Jaron Rillie, unavailable.
Ever wondered what that "Hungry Jack's, Hungry Jack's" chant is all about while you're watching the game?. It's been described as "the best promotion in world sport", and this season it's bigger than ever, running right across the Hungry Jack's NBL and WNBL regular seasons.
Melbourne United coach Jacob Chance insists it isn't a case of "championship or bust" for the NBL heavyweights this season as he ushers in a new era at the helm.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix might be without one of their stars for Saturday's season-opener against Perth at RAC Arena.
The Tasmania JackJumpers are sweating on the fitness of two key players ahead of Monday’s season opener against the South East Melbourne Phoenix, with both Josh Bannan and Anthony Drmic (back) looming as game-time decisions.
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It's that time of year again, as Derek Rucker presents his highly-anticipated Top 15 heading into the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season. Who will be number one? Watch the full reveal below.
