In The Post – Star Bullet back to his best

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Catch up on all the latest headlines from around the basketball world in the November 18 edition of In the Post.

Catch up on all the latest headlines from around the basketball world in today’s edition of In the Post.

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Patterson is "back"

After letting himself down previously, Brisbane Bullets guard Jason Cadee says star import Lamar Patterson is back to his best, declaring, “LP's back. That's for sure”.

Click here to see the full quotes via ESPN.

NBL alumni to rep USA

Three former NBL players have been named to the Team USA squad for the November 2021 USA World Cup Qualifying Team.

Brian Bowen II (Sydney Kings 2018-19), BJ Johnson (Brisbane Bullets 2021) and Orlando Johnson (Brisbane 2020-21) will face Cuba on November 28 and Mexico on November 29.

Taipans acknowledge errors

Cairns import Stephen Zimmerman has conceded the Taipans have “a lot to learn” after losing their first two NBL Blitz games.

Click here to read Zimmerman’s thoughts on the preseason so far via The Cairns Post.

Something special in Tassie

Tasmania JackJumpers forward Jack McVeigh has sent a warning to the NBL, believing something special is brewing for the league’s newest team.

McVeigh told The Mercury Tasmania has “no fear” and “something special (is) being built here”.

Ticket frenzy for JJ’s opener

The season opener between the JackJumpers and Brisbane Bullets is set to be a sell out with the vast majority of general admission tickets at MyState Bank Arena sold out within two hours of going on sale to the public yesterday.