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It's officials! They stink: Just Wrapping

TRULY it is scary now how far off the pace the officiating is in Australia compared to the skill levels on regular display in NBL and WNBL games.

Kings "Phil" up: Rankings/Tips #10

THERE'S a reason Phil Smyth was anxious to keep his arrangement with Andrew Gaze and the Kings quiet but already speculation is rampant and at odds with those wishes.

Booming on Court: Just Wrapping 10

TICKETS for the Boomers' two home games in their FIBA World Cup Asian Zone qualifiers at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne are expected to be in huge demand when they go on sale Thursday.

Novosel joins Blicavs, Griffin on sidelines

MAC Adelaide Lightning have suffered a horrific blow to their chances of returning to WNBL playoff action with star import Natalie Novosel suffering an ACL tear against Melbourne.

See Lightning, Lizzie for free!

Hard news Hawks: Rankings/Tips #9

THE Illawarra Hawks are battling with their recent run of NBL bad luck, playmaking guard Mitch Norton needing surgery for a fractured thumb and likely to be out for six weeks.

Now it's techs and USFs: Just Wrapping

WHAT'S up with our NBL and WNBL referees calling techs and unsportsmanlike fouls like they're going out of style?

Why is 'near enough' still acceptable?

WHAT the hell is going on with elite basketball and its management in Adelaide right now?

Daniels showdown: Rankings/Tips

DANIEL Kickert is loving his role with Australia's Boomers and showed it again at Titanium Security Arena on Monday with 22 points in the FIBA World Cup Asian Zone qualifiying rout of Japan.

WNBL blowing it: Just Wrapping

THAT renowned basketball philosopher Chuckles Harmison best is remembered for his pearl of wisdom that said: "The tighter the season, the more aggro at the refs".