Home
Search
thewest.com.au
SportChevron Right Icon

Basketball

BasketballCommentsPremiumCareer ending surgery at 19? Clinch Hoycard had other ideas

Perth Lynx vice captain Mac Clinch Hoycard wad advised to have foot fusion surgery in America as a teenager so she packed her bags, flew home to Kalgoorlie and an Australian doctor saved her career.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsDoolittle stars for Wildcats but Windler suffers eye injury

Perth Wildcats have returned home to RAC Arena with a bang, recording a win over Adelaide 36ers despite losing star import Dylan Windler to injury early in the match.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumPatriarch of famous WA basketball family passes away

The WA basketball community is mourning the loss of former Perth Wildcat Rick Longley.

Chris Robinson

BasketballThunder storm the Cavs in lopsided NBA marquee matchup

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has hit 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an easy win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA.

Cliff Brunt

BasketballCommentsPremiumPerth Wildcats reveal plan B if it rains on open-air parade

Perth Wildcats fans have been guaranteed they will see an open-air game this season, even if the predicted wet weather requires RAC Arena’s roof to remain closed on Friday night.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumRillie good call! Wildcats coach deal vindicated, says owner

Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena has declared coach John Rillie’s ability to lift the team up the ladder has vindicated the decision to extend his contract before the start of the season.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballMennenga too hot to handle as Breakers down JackJumpers

New Zealand big man Sam Mennenga has scored 21 points in the second half to lead his side to victory over Tasmania in their NBL clash in Auckland.

Justin Chadwick

BasketballWallace, Daniels star for victorious Atlanta Hawks

Keaton Wallace had a career-high 27 points as the short-handed Atlanta Hawks beat the Chicago Bulls 110-94 in the NBA.

Staff Writers

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
CRICKET CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
WA powerhouse clubs call on more men’s sports to show Pride

They’re two of WA’s favourite sporting figures. Now Perth Scorchers great Andrew Tye and Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff have come together as part of a push for inclusivity in men’s sports. 

Jackson Barrett

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats’ road success shows actions speak louder than words

Perth Wildcats have completed their seven-game road trip with six wins after another dominant performance and import Kristian Doolittle believes the wins are due to players being prepared to back up their talk.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCotton sparks second-quarter blitz, Perth blunt Bullets

The most lopsided quarter of the NBL season has helped Perth overcome an undermanned Brisbane, with Bryce Cotton again starring with 36 points.

Murray Wenzel

BasketballCommentsPremiumTop spot evades Lynx but championship confidence remains

Perth Lynx have lost to Bendigo Spirit in the top of the table battle in Victoria which means top spot will be almost impossible to attain, but they will return home still believing in their championship dream.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballNBL star disappointed but not remorseful over ref push

NBL star Parker Jackson-Cartwright is preparing to make his return from the five-game ban he incurred for pushing a referee to the floor.

Jasper Bruce

BasketballThunder roll to a sweet 16-point NBA win over 76ers

A 32-point haul from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has helped the Oklahoma City Thunder score a 16-point NBA win over a depleted Philadelphia 76ers line-up.

Staff Writers

BasketballCommentsPremiumOperation Get Drafted: Henshall’s US plans for post-season

Perth Wildcats star Ben Henshall is attracting plenty of attention from NBA teams and now he’s putting together a plan to travel around America at the end of the NBL season to get himself drafted.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballHurt piles pain on Taipans in crucial Phoenix win

South East Melbourne import Matt Hurt and former Cairns guard Nathan Sobey have combined to swat aside the bottom-placed Taipans by 11 points.

Murray Wenzel

BasketballFine job as Edwards casts a spell on struggling Wizards

A sensational final quarter by Anthony Edwards has helped the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome a sloppy first half to beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards.

Staff Writers

BasketballCommentsPremiumTop spot up for grabs as Lynx face Bendigo in blockbuster

Perth Lynx will get their opportunity to leap into top spot on the WNBL ladder on Wednesday with their highly anticipated clash with Bendigo Spirit to determine whether they can win the minor premiership

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballPremiumAussies in NBA: Ducas on the board as Ingles finds new role

Geraldton’s Alex Ducas scored his first NBA points on Monday with the West Aussie making a three-pointer during Oklahoma City Thunder’s thumping win over Washington Wizards.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballPhoenix suffer Walton Jnr blow, Bullets wait on damage

Phoenix import Derrick Walton Jnr will miss the rest of the regular season with a fresh hamstring injury suffered on an eventful night in Traralgon.

Murray Wenzel

BasketballCommentsTaipans stand down Jackson Makoi over criminal charges

Jackson Makoi's basketball career appears in limbo after he was stood down by the Cairns Taipans following assault charges.

Jasper Bruce

BasketballPremiumPacers end NBA-leading Cavaliers' winning streak at 12

The Cleveland Cavaliers were unbeaten in the NBA since December 8 - until they came up against the Indian Pacers on Sunday.

Brian Dulik

BasketballNoi stars as Kings run down Cairns in NBL thriller

Kouat Noi has scored 27 points and Cameron Oliver posted a double-double as Sydney came from behind to secure a vital four-point win over Cairns.

Justin Chadwick

BasketballTiebreaker Morant helps Grizzlies tame Timberwolves

Ja Morant made a tiebreaking jumper with just 18 seconds left as the Memphis Grizzlies scored a nailbiting 127-125 NBA win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Staff Writers