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BasketballPremiumNBL ticks off controversial play in Wildcats loss to Tassie

Perth Wildcats have suffered a heartbreaking loss to Tasmania JackJumpers in overtime but all eyes turned to the play that tied the game at the end of regular time and whether Tassie should have been penalised

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats hope they’ve learned lessons from United thumping

Perth Wildcats were thrashed by Melbourne United on Friday night and now face a big challenge to fix their issues against Tasmania JackJumpers on Sunday.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats star Webster ruled out of both weekend matches

Perth Wildcats point-guard Tai Webster has been ruled out of Friday night’s game against Melbourne with a calf injury he suffered against Sydney last week. 

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumKeep peppering away: Wildcats’ plan to remain a sharpshooter

Elijah Pepper has been red hot from three-point range since joining the club, but experienced a tough day at training when shots wouldn’t drop. He said that was a reminder that nothing comes easy in sport.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumAlmansa using private coach in Europe to enhance his game

Perth Wildcats Next Star Izan Almansa is leaving no stone unturned to become a NBA player, including using video technology to work with an elite development coach in Europe while playing in the NBL.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsRebounding machine Windler stakes case for starting role

New recruit Dylan Windler opens the door for Perth Wildcats to play a smaller lineup, according to coach John Rillie, as he weighs up handing the rebound machine a starting spot. 

Jackson Barrett

BasketballPremiumOne-point heartbreak! Kings rule Wildcats in the jungle

In an epic finish to their heavyweight bout with Sydney Kings, new Perth Wildcats recruit Elijah Pepper has watched a three-point buzzer-beater attempt fall painfully short. 

Jackson Barrett

Basketball CommentsPremiumWildcats’ titles credentials put to test in Kings showdown

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has declared arch rivals Sydney Kings are the rightful title favourites and believes Friday night’s blockbuster will be an early litmus test for his team. 

Jackson Barrett

Basketball CommentsPremiumWildcats’ reaction to BIG praise from Carmelo Anthony

Perth Wildcats big Kristian Doolittle has drawn high praise from basketball icon Carmelo Anthony, who says he opens the door for Bryce Cotton to lift the roof off. 

Jackson Barrett

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As good as advertised: Carmelo’s praise for Bryce Cotton

Carmelo Anthony watched intently from his courtside seats as Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton put on a show on Friday night and the former NBA star was glowing in his praise for the four-time NBL MVP.

Craig O'Donoghue

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Perth primed to host HoopsFest next year after huge success

WA basketball fans turned up in their droves to support HoopsFest and NBL CEO Davis Stevenson is already talking about bringing it back to Perth next year.

Craig O'Donoghue

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Slam dunk event! Why Perth must remain the home of HoopsFest

The inaugural HoopsFest extravaganza has already proven to be incredibly popular with fans, players, coaches, clubs and celebrities, which makes Perth the perfect place to become its permanent home.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsCotton and Pinder run amok as Wildcats go wild in HoopsFest

Perth Wildcats have started the NBL season in style and they’re going to be incredibly tough to defend, especially if Bryce Cotton and Keanu Pinder play like they did against South East Melbourne Phoenix.

Craig O'Donoghue

Basketball Comments‘When in doubt, stay Melo’: Anthony wows Perth hoops crowd

Hoops icon Carmelo Anthony had one bit of life and basketball advice for a Perth crowd that hung onto every word he said during a special appearance with Kenny Smith on Friday.

Jackson Barrett

BasketballCommentsPremiumAussies have earned their NBA rewards: Former Bucks coach

Australia has produced a genuine pathway to the NBA and former All-Star and Head Coach Terry Porter believes the next generation is going to reap the benefits.

Craig O'Donoghue

Basketball CommentsPremiumMelo: Perth’s new hoops carnival is ‘one hell of an idea’

New York Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony has touched down for HoopsFest and declared Perth’s new basketball extravaganza is ‘one hell of an idea’ 

Jackson Barrett

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx captain pumped about playing at RAC Arena in HoopsFest

Perth Lynx will open HoopsFest with their pre-season game against Sydney Flames on Thursday night and captain Anneli Maley can’t wait for the opportunity to finally play at the venue.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumDoolittle focused on Wildcats’ championship redemption

Perth Wildcats have improved their squad and brought back their key players from last year’s finals run too as they chase a NBL championship

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumSell-out crowds set for HoopsFest as WA produces a slam dunk

WA basketball fans are coming out in force to support HoopsFest and games at RAC Arena on both Thursday and Friday night are set to be played in front of sell-out crowds.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumHoly Smokes! Bryce Cotton has come back absolutely JACKED!

Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton heads to America every off-season to secretly work on his game, and it’s obvious opposition teams must now contend with him being an imposing physical weapon.

Craig O'Donoghue

Basketball PremiumAll basketball eyes set on Perth for blockbuster opening

The eyes of Australian basketball are trained on Perth — and the city is ready to make a splash to hard-launch the season. 

Jackson Barrett

BasketballCommentsPremiumDribble Podcast: John Rillie signs new contract for Wildcats

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has signed a new contract just days before the start of the NBL season and told The Dribble Podcast about all of his plans for the future.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumTassie coach fumes as injuries strike before HoopsFest

Tasmania JackJumpers have flown from Hobart to Gold Coast to Singapore to Perth and copped a raft of injuries, which has left coach Scott Roth extremely upset as they prepare for round one at RAC Arena.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumNic Nat turns to basketball and joins Perth Wildcats

Perth Wildcats and West Coast Eagles fans will always remember the night where Nic Naitanui dunked over a courtside announcer and now the former AFL star has signed up to be the Red Army’s number one man.

Craig O'Donoghue