jontron
Years ago
with the NBL in dire straights and the WNBL looking worse
could this be the last australia sees of pro basketball for a long time??
or will something else come up and take its place??
Anonymous
Years ago
The exodus of talent heading off to USA college in both men and women could do one of two things,
Strip australia of good players for the future if they then go to Europe/NBA/WNBA
OR
Make it stronger in the next four to six years if they return
I feel it won't be the later as by then there will be no comp to come too
Nathan of Perth
Years ago
Yeah, I saw the news that Earnest Ross was not being signed up for a second season and *I too* thought it meant the end of Australian basketball. Totally know where you're coming from.
Anonymous
Years ago
If they move WNBL to what they are suggesting, shorten the comp , reduce the comp and insist on making un19s stay and p,ay in WNBL, with NO exposure or money coming into the program....then I'd say it's at least on par with NBL
I agree that on the surface the loss of Earnest Ross appears the fatal blow that kills the entire sport in Australia, but the poster above is right I reckon. After calming down, taking a few deep breaths, and putting on my rational thinking hat, I feel comfortable and secure in the knowledge that Justin Hamilton will usher in a new era of prosperity for basketball in Australia.
Jack Toft
Years ago
Earnest Ross not signing is not the end of the NBL
Actually it probably would be the end of the NBL but it hasn't happened yet so let's not panic. Sure he may not be a Wildcat but there is plenty of time for him to sign with another team, and I am sure that someone out there will do the right thing for the sport as well as their club and make that happen.
Tom, Justin Hamilton will be a revolution in the NBL - might have to move games to bigger venues as there will be many fans wanting to see 'The Ham' in action.....
Dave
Years ago
I heard the mere fact that 'The Ham' was in the country had the TV networks scrambling to sign the NBL up.
I have it from a good inside source that on the back of this the league will be expanding to 30 teams and will rival the NBA within a year.
Justin Hamilton has saved the sport in this country...
Do people still think Justin Hamilton jokes are funny? So sad
Peter
Years ago
Im a fan of The Ham!!
Tats what my t-shirt reads anyway!
$9.95 pick one up!
Tom
Years ago
The jokes are on the Justin Hamilton from Newcastle in the Waratah league. Not the NBA Justin Hamilton. Just to be clear "The Ham" is actually good.
MRT
Years ago
The WNBL is doing fine. The worst is there is no tv coverage as yet.
This thread is like a cryptic crossword puzzle.
jontron
Years ago
WNBL could be losing Adelaide, not a huge loss but still if teams start to fold it will go the way of NBL
they have 7 days... and as much as they arent a big team the more pro basketball teams we have the better right? giving our Australian girls more reason to play basketball right?
Speed44
Years ago
Naaahhhh! Losing the Lightning isn't a big deal. Only a 5 time national champion.
billyhoyle79
Years ago
i really dont know why everyone is riding this Justin Hamilton guy so hard. Give him a break.
At least he is having a go. The guy is living a dream that the majority of people that post in this forum would love to. He is playing pro/semi pro ball in another country. Which true baller wouldnt want to have a crack at that?
I think everyone here having a crack at someone for promoting themselves, trying to find a job is pretty low.
Can someone start making some sense and stop talking in riddles?
1. Who or what is Earnest Ross?
2. What relationship does this person/organisation have with the NBL?
3. How is this relationship commensurate to the NBL not existing?
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