What’s happening in the league downunder this week? Let’s take an Eric Cook (look)…
- Sportal: The Wollongong Hawks’ star import Tywain McKee and coach Gordie McLeod have scooped the pool on NBL awards, being named player and coach of the month, respectively (for the September/October voting period).
- JR, On Fire: More on McKee, including an interview between the PotM and Glen Saville.
- Can’t Buy A Basket: If you haven’t been keeping up with this fine NBL-themed blog that Haggard and R-Diddy have got going on, well, you need to. Check out the fine photoshop work on their Round 7 Wrap Up. Looking forward to the next instalment.
- Pull The Trigger: Episode 4 of Cam Tragardh’s PTT has dropped, with Dave Gruber, “from French Lick” as the guest.
- The BBall Scoop: Thought-provoking satire continues from the Hoops Cooperative, this time regarding John Rillie’s appointment as Head of Internet Media Operations: “It looks good for us to have someone like JR on staff,” a League employee revealed. “He’s someone with intelligence, insight, a strong work ethic, and excellent skills at promoting the game. You could say he brings a unique skill-set to the office.”
- Gaze Hoops: The site has had a much-needed makeover and it looks good. Recap of the Breakers victory over the Wildcats.
- NBL.com.au: Diploma Group has become the new principal partner to the Perth Wildcats, signing a 3-year sponsorship, in what is promising news for the team and the Australian basketball landscape in general.
- TVNZ: Tom Abercrombie looked strong in the Breakers’ win over the Cats, which also saw Rillie’s debut.
- Crocs v Blaze: Currently in action.