Category Archives: ANBL

May 02 2014
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ANBL, NZ Breakers, NZ NBL

Bilbos win without Vukona

Lebanese National Basketball League side Biblos secured a 70-66 road wins in the second of a best of five game series against Moutahed on Thursday.

Once again Mika Vukona was a spectator as Biblos moved to within one victory of a semi final play-off spot. The Breakers and Nelson Giants forward has linked up with Biblos to provide injury cover.

Vukona will bump into a familiar foe if he is required to play in the pivotal third game this weekend.

Moutahed, facing the prospect of elimination from the play-offs have drafted Corey ‘Homicide’ Williams into their team for their must win game. Williams played four seasons in the Australian NBL, three with Townsville crocodiles (2007-10) and one with Melbourne Tigers (2110/11). He was voted the MVP of the League in 2010.

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Apr 22 2014
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ANBL, Views & Opinion

‘Marquee Player Rule’ on the Horizon

Always interesting thoughts out of Australia from Boti Nagy. I wonder who the Breakers might consider as a marquee player? Continue reading →

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Apr 20 2014
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ANBL, NZ Breakers

James Blond Super City Rangers too small for Giants.

The James Blond Super City Rangers entered their Easter weekend double header on the back of a 0-3 start to the 2014 Bartercard NBL season. The weekend’s games were not quite make or break for the Rangers in terms of making the end of season play-offs but two further losses would seriously dent their chances. Continue reading →

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Feb 13 2014
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ANBL, NZ Breakers

Preview – Breakers v Cairns

Despite a career high 33 points from Gary Wilkinson, the SKY CITY Breakers suffered a heart breaking two point loss to the Sydney Kings, 98-96 in Sydney last Saturday. The accompanying supporters tour had plenty to cheer about as an exciting game unfolded. Wilkinson nailed four consecutive triples in the third period but ultimately he and the team will rue missed scoring opportunities in the dying seconds. Kerron Johnson, enjoying good form at present, also had a strong game contributing 18 points and 10 assists. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out a replay of his running three pointer on the half time buzzer when surrounded by three Kings defenders – certainly one for the end of season highlights reel. Continue reading →

Jan 02 2014
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ANBL, NZ NBL

Brook Ruscoe debuts for Cairns Taipans

Nelson Giants guard Brook Ruscoe became the latest New Zealand player to debut in the Australian National Basketball League. Ruscoe, a development player with Cairns debuted for the Taipans on New Years Eve as the Taipans prevailed over the Perth Wildcats. Continue reading →

Dec 27 2013
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ANBL, NZ Breakers

Breakers Lose Pledger Indefinitely After Solid Week of Training.

The Sky City Breakers were given their Xmas leave immediately after the home defeat to the Perth Wildcats on December 13th. Players and coaches enjoyed a four-day break before heading back to work and preparing for an encounter with the Sydney Kings on Sunday December 29. Continue reading →

Nov 27 2013
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ANBL, NZ Breakers

Daryl Corletto approaches another milestone

Two weeks after making his 350th NBL appearance Daryl Corletto is fast approaching another significant milestone. The Breakers opponents on Thursday are the Melbourne Tigers, Corletto’s former club and he requires just a further 13 points to top 3000 career points. Corletto made 277 appearances for the Tigers but his focus this week will be to help the Breakers to a second win in seven days as they strive to improve their 3-6 start to the season Continue reading →

Nov 16 2013
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ANBL, Breakers by Numbers, NZ Breakers

Numbers From Breakers v Adelaide

2    Breakers losses at Vector Arena – record is 14 wins, 2 losses
3    Alex Pledger blocks on Friday night – The Chief was at his disruptive best on defence snaring         11 rebounds and 2 steals. Continue reading →

Nov 13 2013
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ANBL, Breakers by Numbers, NZ Breakers

Breakers Stats and Milestones

Upcoming v ADELAIDE 36ers on November 15

Daryl Corletto plays his 350th NBL game (277 for Melbourne Tigers) against the Adelaide 36ers

Corey Webster needs 6 points to record 400 career points.

Alex Pledger needs 12 points to record 100 points for the season.

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Nov 11 2013
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ANBL, NZ NBL

Daryl Corletto signs for Supercity Rangers

The James Blond Supercity Rangers have made a major signing for the 2014 NBL season. The club has announced that SKY CITY Breakers Australian shooting guard Daryl Corletto will suit up for them next season.

In his third season Continue reading →

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