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May 14, 2024
Who's still undefeated?
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After the National Champion Bendigo Braves' historic 33-0 win streak was snapped in Round 4, there are only seven teams left in the country with a perfect record.
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After the National Champion Bendigo Braves' historic 33-0 win streak was snapped in Round 4, there are only seven teams left in the country with a perfect record.
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The NBL1 South and Central conferences have a number of teams with only one loss, but teams in the North, East and West still have perfect records.
Check out a breakdown of how each team has stayed perfect below:
Women's: Albury-Wodonga Bandits (9-0)
The Lauren Jackson fairytale continues on the border as the Albury-Wodonga Bandits are 9-0 and will only get better as the season continues.
2022 Finals MVP Unique Thompson is set to return to the club this weekend and join Perth Lynx forward Ash Hannan, 2023 NBL1 East All-Star Five member Mikayla Pivec, local star Emma Mahady and the GOAT.
Outside of their immense talent, their home crowd advantage has been critical to their perfect record. Averaging 97 points per game, it’s safe to say the Bandits will be making a second title push led by Jackson.
Related: Albury-Wodonga's home crowd advantage
The Bandits will go up the road to Canberra to play against the Nationals from 5:30pm AEST on Saturday, live and free via Kayo Freebies.
Women's: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (7-0)
The runners-up from last season have continued their momentum into 2024, going into Round 7 with a 7-0 record.
They started their weekend with an 18-point win over the Inner West Bulls and then followed it up on Sunday, ending the Falcons’ undefeated streak in Newcastle by five points.
The Sea Eagles are one of the deepest rosters in the league, with six players averaging double-digit points.
They’ll host the Hills Hornets on Saturday, streaming from 3:00pm AEST live via NBL1.com.au or the NBL1 App.
Men's: Mackay Meteors (4-0)
The 2021 champions are ready to reclaim the title with a perfect start, led by 2023 NBL1 North All-Star Five member Isaac White.
With the likes of Todd Blanchfield, 2021 Finals MVP Jerron Jamerson, and former NBL players Emmett Narr and Luca Yates, it’s easy to see why the Meteors are set up for another strong season.
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Their next challenge will be the Northside Wizards, facing off against Jackson Makoi and Lual Diing on Saturday, streaming live from 8:30pm AEST via NBL1.com.au or the NBL1 App.
Women's: Northside Wizards (7-0)
The reigning champions are looking dominant despite a major roster change.
The conference and Finals MVP Courtney Woods made the move to Darwin, and in return, the Defensive Player of the Year Erin Bollmann signed with the Wizards.
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Retaining their championship core, the Wizards have stormed through the start of the season with their elite two-way team.
Women's: Rockhampton Cyclones (5-0)
On the other side, the runners-up from the NBL1 North Grand Final also are unbeaten.
With wins over Brisbane, Townsville and South West Metro, the Cyclones have been impressive to start the season.
Retaining their two stars in Sam Bowman and Lara McSapdden, they also added 2023 NBL1 Central All-Star Five member Morgan Yaeger – and look even better than last season.
Related: Cyclones, Rockets Threaten North
They have a tough schedule ahead, hosting the Wizards on Sunday at 1:00pm AEST in a Grand Final rematch. They will then fly up to Darwin to play the Salties the round after. Will they remain undefeated? We’ll find out live via NBL1.com.au or the NBL1 App.
Men's: Joondalup Wolves (7-0)
The runners-up from last season are more than ready to redeem themselves as the 7-0 start leaves them sitting on top of the ladder in the loaded Western conference.
The champion Geraldton Buccaneers, Willetton Tigers and Rockingham Flames only have four losses between them, showing just how impressive the Wolves' hot start has been.
With the return of Jonathan Wade, conference star CJ Turnage continuing to put up huge numbers and the signings of Caleb Davis and Ethan Elliot, Joondalup is set up for another season eyeing a title.
Women's: Rockingham Flames (9-0)
The Rockingham Flames saw a major roster change after their heartbreaking Preliminary Finals loss last season.
WNBA star Sami Whitcomb played five games for the club before returning to Seattle, helping the Flames bank some early wins to kickstart 2024.
Rockingham is DOMINATING ?
With a 3-0 start, the women's Flames are averaging 105 points per game and beating teams by an average margin of 5?8? ?
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Despite only being three points away from a Grand Finals appearance, the team brought in WNBL assistant coach and former Wolves head coach Marcus Wong alongside star on the rise Nes’aya Parker-Williams.
They weren’t done as the two-time conference MVP Alex Sharp also signed with the Flames, raising their championship potential to new heights, as the WNBL guard had led the Willetton Tigers to three straight Grand Finals appearances.
With Georgia Pineau and Foot Locker Player of the Week Emma Gandini rounding out the starting line-up, the Flames are averaging 95 points per game and have been the top team in the West by a country mile.
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