Why I loved the lunch
GROWING up in Adelaide and amid SA basketball we had our heroes and our villains, but then there were those almost mythical superstars from across the border who we only fantasised about as we shot on our driveway backboards.
The Great Debate
LIVING in Melbourne? Love basketball? Occasionally feel the need to eat? And drink? The annual Pete's Bar Luncheon tomorrow might be tailor-made for you.
Tables and Ladders
HONESTLY now, do we think the NBL could possibly get its league ladder correct anytime soon?
Fryeday and we are ahead of the game!
DON’T think low-scoring, ugly “winning” basketball is symptomatic of Australia’s NBL.
Luc a stand-out in any crowd
LUC Longley's visit to Adelaide last weekend for Free Throw Foundation functions reinforced what a superb ambassador he is for our game and just how lucky we are in basketball.
Round About: NBL 1/WNBL 2
INTERESTING move by the NBL to abandon its Player of the Week award in favor of a "Bring It" best performances recognition by a weekly league legend.
Now Rachel makes #8
MELBOURNE Boomers now can also boast a WNBA champion in their midst when Rachel Jarry lobs back for the WNBL outfit.
USA Round-Up
LOSING at home to open a Championship series is never a good idea as Minnesota found out the hard way last year against Indiana.
Freo, not the way to go
THANK God Fremantle didn’t win the AFL Grand Final on Saturday.
Upsets? Expect many of them this year
THERE can be no such thing as an “upset” at a preseason tournament.