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Perry Lakes Hawks' Megan McKay looks for options in Albany.

Back homePremiumMcKay’s all-action effort in vain as Hawks are shot down

Megan McKay, Katanning’s women’s basketball trailblazer, was back in the Great Southern on Saturday as her NBL1 West side Perry Lakes Hawks took on Perth Redbacks in front of hundreds of fans in Albany.

Claire Middleton

Former Bullets big man Harry Froling is on track for an NBL return with the defending champions. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Basketball'So special': NBL star back after one-punch attack

Harry Froling was left fighting for life in hospital after a one-punch attack but will make his return to elite basketball less than three years later.

Jasper Bruce

RIGHT: Hawks' Jaden Stanley-Williams dunks. TOP LEFT: Redbacks' Jonah Underwood looks to pass. BOTTOM LEFT: A happy Hawks side after their win in Albany.

State leaguePremiumHawks hang tough to beat Redbacks in successful Albany game

The homecomings did not quite follow the script, but a full house of basketball fans watched as Perry Lakes Hawks held off Perth Redbacks 87-79 in an entertaining NBL1 West contest at ALAC on Saturday night.

Claire Middleton

New Basketball WA CEO Fabian Ross.

AFLCommentsPremiumHow superannuation lessons will drive future of basketball

New Basketball WA CEO Fabian Ross had a successful career in superannuation and he’ll be using the experience of focusing on the future to ensure basketball continues to grow.

Craig O'Donoghue

Former LA Clippers guard Norman Powell is heading to the Miami Heat. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballHeat is on Powell as Miami look to lift scoring potency

Norman Powell will be looking to bring some much-needed scoring and shooting heat after joining NBA side Miami in a trade that involved three teams.

Tim Reynolds

Former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown has been appointed by the New York Knicks. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballBrown takes a coach ride straight to New York Knicks

Mike Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year during stints with Sacramento and Cleveland, has been appointed by the New York Knicks.

Brian Mahoney

Albany's Matt Leary and Billy McRae on court after the Perry Lakes Hawks won their NBL1 West match.

Albany returnPremiumTough homecomings in showpiece contest for Leary and McRae

Albany got a glimpse of their strong basketball genes with seasoned guard Matt Leary and teenage sensation Billy McRae in Hawks colours for the regional blockbuster on Saturday night. 

Claire Middleton

LEFT: Hawks' Beige Harris and Redbacks' Anneli Maley contest a rebound. TOP RIGHT: The Redbacks celebrate their Albany win. BOTTOM RIGHT: Katanning product Megan McKay heads to the basket for the Hawks.

State leaguePremiumMaley and Chou are queens of the court as Redbacks hang on

The Perth Redbacks came to Albany aiming to boost their home finals prospects and put some distance between themselves and the Perry Lakes Hawks, and it was mission accomplished at ALAC on Saturday night.

Claire Middleton

Noa Kouakou-Heugue (right) competes for the ball.

BasketballCommentsPremiumSpike in US college money is impacting NBL Next Star options

Perth Wildcats have signed French teenager Noa Kouakou-Heugue as a Next Star but expectations will nowhere near as high as previous Next Stars given the money in America has totally changed recruiting.

Craig O'Donoghue

Coach John Rillie is excited that young French star Noa Kouakou-Heugue will join Perth next season. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballWildcats grow French connection with Next Star signing

French teenager Noa Kouakou-Heugue hopes to follow recent NBL Next Stars onto the NBA stage after signing with the Perth Wildcats for next season.

Shayne Hope

Noa Kouakou-Heugue in action last week at the Under-19 Basketball World Cup.

BasketballCommentsWildcats deepen French connection with latest signing

Perth have locked in their latest NBA draft prospect, with a highly-touted French teenager set to wear red next season. Get the latest here!

Chris Robinson

Roman Siulepa, taking a shot for the Tasmania JackJumpers here, scored 17 for Australia. (HANDOUT/TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS)

BasketballEuro champions end Emus' World Cup medal dream

Germany have weathered a huge second-half fightback from Australia to advance to the semi-finals of the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Switzerland.

Shayne Hope

Albany players Billy McRae and Matt Leary will team up for Perry Lakes Hawks on their home court.

State leaguePremiumAlbany stars out to help Redbacks’ finals push in NBL1 clash

Matt Leary and Billy McRae are homeward bound, revving up for the much-anticipated NBL1 West clash between Perry Lakes Hawks and Perth Redbacks in Albany on Saturday night.

Claire Middleton

A NBL1 West double header will be played in Albany on Saturday night.

BasketballPremiumAlbany excited to host big NBL1 West double header at ALAC

The much-anticipated NBL1 West clash between Perth Redbacks and Perry Lakes Hawks has cost about $70,000 to bring to Albany.

Claire Middleton

Hawks’ Grace Stone and Redbacks’ Natalie Chou will be part of the NBL1 West showcase in Albany.

Regional fixturePremiumHawks and Redbacks set for exciting Albany women’s clash

Perth Lynx captain and brilliant forward Anneli Maley will headline an exciting women’s NBL1 West contest in Albany on Saturday. 

Claire Middleton

Australian Dante Exum has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal to stay with the Dallas Mavericks. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballExum set for Mavs return as No.1 pick signs rookie deal

The Dallas Mavericks appear set to clear a roster spot to retain Australian guard Dante Exum after signing top pick Cooper Flagg to his massive rookie contract.

Shayne Hope

The Australian Emus are through to the quarter-finals of the Under-19 World Cup. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballEuro champs a huge test in Emus' World Cup medal hunt

The Emus have their sights set on a medal but must first overcome Under-19 World Cup heavyweights Germany, after powering past the Dominican Republic.

Shayne Hope

Josh Giddey had some big moments in his first season in Chicago.

BasketballVideoCommentsPremiumGiddey closing in on big payday with new Bulls deal

As new NBA deals fly thick and fast, Josh Giddey is patiently awaiting his turn as he gets set to ink a massive payday in Chicago.

Chris Robinson

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Luke Travers shoots a foul shot for his first NBA points in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP PhotoSue Ogrocki)

SportCommentsPerth NBA star Luke Travers signs extension with contender

Perth gun Luke Travers’ NBA career is set to continue as the prospect has signed a one year extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, as they look to make a deep finals push.

Fraser Williams

Tim Soares is heading back to Sydney and hoping to win another NBL championship with the Kings. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballKings aiming high as Brazilian big man makes NBL return

Brazilian centre Tim Soares is set to play a key role for the Sydney Kings this season as legendary coach Brian Goorjian eyes another NBL championship.

Shayne Hope

Roman Siulepa helped Australia beat France in their Under-19 World Cup clash. (HANDOUT/TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS)

BasketballAustralia's Emus advance with statement win over France

The Emus have emerged from the "Group of Death'' in second place behind the USA after beating heavyweights France at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.

Shayne Hope

Myles Turner is reportedly leaving the Indian Pacers to join the Milwaukee Bucks. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballTurner tipped to join Bucks, who waive goodbye to star

Myles Turner has reportedly agreed to a four-year deal to join the Milwaukee Bucks, who waived nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard to make the acquisition happen.

Tim Reynolds

American guard Tyson Walker (r) is joining Melbourne United and is tipped to excite NBL fans. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballNew York guard adds 'sauce' to United's NBL title bid

American guard Tyson Walker has been confirmed as Melbourne United's second import for the 2025/26 NBL season, joining Milton Doyle in Dean Vickerman's squad.

Shayne Hope

Dash Daniels, younger brother of Dyson, will spearhead Australia's FIBA Under-19 World Cup campaign. (HANDOUT/NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE)

BasketballDash Daniels gunning to match Bogut-inspired 2003 gold

Emerging star Dash Daniels is going for gold as Australia's Emus seek to end a decades-long medal drought at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.

Shayne Hope

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