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Thunder coach continues young focus

It will be a fresh-looking Keilor outfit that will attack the coming men’s Big V basketball season. The Thunder will be led by Pete Godfrey,...

Shooting goals at many levels

There were plenty of signs throughout her early career that Najvada George was destined for the top. In primary school, George made the Victorian netball...

Breakers prove a cut above Melbourne United

Melbourne United has been swept out of the 2016 NBL finals by playoff specialists New Zealand Breakers. After losing the series opener on their home...

Melbourne United rattles Cairns Taipans

Melbourne United has produced an exquisite performance to crush Cairns Taipans 98-68 in the NBL at the State Netball and Hockey Centre on Friday...

Melbourne United go top after pipping Illawarra

Melbourne United coach Dean Demopoulos referred to a favourite quote he borrowed from American basketball hall of famer Chuck Daly. "A great coach once said,...

Melbourne United halt barren run in Wildcats win

A massive weight has been lifted off the shoulders of everyone at Melbourne United after a stirring five-point win over ladder leaders Perth Wildcats...

Stephen Holt seals deal for Melbourne United

Stephen Holt is fast gaining the trust of coach Dean Demopoulos as Melbourne United’s go-to man in late-game situations. The 24-year-old import point guard came...

Croc shock for Melbourne United

Let the exploration begin at Melbourne United. United was horribly out-of-character in an 82-78 loss to the last-placed Townsville Crocodiles in the NBL at Hisense...

Three and easy for Melbourne United in Sydney

Melbourne United has completed the double over the Sydney Kings in the National Basketball League. United made it two wins in five days over the...

Majok’s magic spurs Melbourne United

The pressure - forced upon by a ruthless opponent in a top-of-the-table clash and other factors in and out of their control - went up a...

New coach set sights on the top flight

Keilor has appointed Pete Godfrey as its new men’s Big V basketball coach. Godfrey brings to the role more than 40 years experience in basketball. His...

Taipan tamers Melbourne United remain perfect

Melbourne United has answered every challenge thrown down by the Cairns Taipans to show why they are the early-season front-runner in the NBL. United came...

No Holt-ing Melbourne United’s winning ways

Melbourne United coasted to a 93-62 win over a disappointing Townsville Crocodiles in the National Basketball League at Hisense Arena on Wednesday night. United is...

United Kickert’s into gear in big second half

Melbourne United had to brush off a lacklustre start before overrunning Adelaide 36ers 84-75 in a see-sawing NBL encounter at Hisense Arena on Friday night. United's unblemished...

Thunder kids make a bang at nationals

It has long been said that Keilor Basketball Association is home to some of the best young talent in Australia. Now the Thunder has the...

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Dragons looking to step it up

Sunshine Heights is hoping to build on last season in the Western Football League division 2 season. After a late coaching change and a bit...