Roy Ward

After leading my under-18 side in baldness and bench minutes I realised my basketball talents were best outside the court. I’ve covered basketball and other sports for Fairfax Media and Rural Press, I’m proud to have met and told the stories of many of Australia’s best basketballers both in country and overseas. I love basketball in all forms and all levels.

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Shoot More, Foul Out Less..

Shoot More, Foul Out Less..

At times of struggle, many people turn to the greats of a sport for guidance. With the NBL looking to renew itself and create a more entertaining, exciting matches – the words of an NBA legend like Phil Jackson may help. Upon re-reading Jackson’s book The Last Season, his tale of his last year coaching the LA Lakers, the legendary… Read more →

The Most Exciting Prospects of the NBL 13/14 Season

The Most Exciting Prospects of the NBL 13/14 Season

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It seems like decades have passed since New Zealand Breakers’ raised their third-straight NBL championship last autumn. But after a long, cold and uncertain winter, the NBL is back! With that in mind, I’ve listed four players I’m excited to see this season. Some are old, some new but all four should give basketball fans all the motivation they need… Read more →