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BasketballCommentsPremiumRillie’s biggest concern after Batemon’s 51-point NBL record

Perth Wildcats have been the victim of an extraordinary shooting performance for the second week in a row after Brisbane’s James Batemon broke a NBL record with a whopping 51 points.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsFans clash with Adelaide 36ers players during NBL chaos

The NBL game between Melbourne and Adelaide has exploded in the final quarter with fans and players getting involved in a scuffle and multiple players ejected.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumMaley match-winner! Hero captain lifts Lynx to victory

Perth Lynx captain Anneli Maley has transformed herself into a hero after hitting the match-winning shot while under intense pressure to lift her team to victory over Canberra Capitals.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumCotton a chance to rise from injury against the Phoenix

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie says Bryce Cotton is a chance to return to the court against South East Melbourne Phoenix at RAC Arena on Friday night — but has stopped short of declaring him ready to go.

Ben Smith

BasketballCommentsPremiumYoung gun full of confidence as Cotton ramps up

Perth Wildcats young gun Ben Henshall says the looming return of Bryce Cotton will put a spring in his side’s step as they look to correct course on a shaky season.

Ben Smith

BasketballCommentsPremiumStarting coaching while young paid off big time for Young

Perth Wildcats assistant coach Aaron Young chose the road less travelled when chasing his basketball dream and stopped playing as a teenager to pursue a coaching dream.

Craig O'Donoghue

Basketball Wildcats condemn disgraceful racial abuse aimed at star

The Perth Wildcats have slammed the “saddening” rise of online abuse after star forward Keanu Pinder was the target of vicious social media attacks.

Chris Robinson

BasketballCommentsPremiumTip your hat to him: Goulding’s 46 points destroys Wildcats

Chris Goulding has produced a game that will be talked about for a long time to lift Melbourne United to a huge comeback victory over the Perth Wildcats.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremium‘Unbelievable’ Withers stepping up big time for Wildcats

Perth Wildcats took a risk by naming an import as their nominated injury replacement player at the start of the season but it’s paid off.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballPremiumWNBL makes call on swift head clash returns

With the game on the line, Perth Lynx and Townsville Fire quickly got players back on the court after a head clash. The WNBL has now made a call on the decisions.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballVideoCommentsPepper, Doolittle help gutsy Wildcats outlast Tasmania

Perth Wildcats have hit back from their huge loss to South East Melbourne last weekend to produce a crucial six-point victory over Tasmania and even their ledger at five wins and five losses.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremium‘Patient’ Cotton won’t be rushing back from injury

It may still be some time before Perth Wildcats get their superstar back on court with Bryce Cotton admitting there’s no clear timeline for his return from a rib injury.

Jake Santa Maria

BasketballCommentsPremiumInjuries throughout entire NBL raising red flags for Rillie

Perth Wildcats have been hit hard by injury all season but coach John Rillie believes the more concerning trend is that every team is missing big names and it’s something he’s looking for answers about.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumAmy Atwell ruled out of next two Lynx games with knee injury

Perth Lynx co-captain Amy Atwell has broken down with a knee injury at the wrong time of the year and will miss both of this week’s games after already sitting out the season opener last weekend.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumWagstaff Record: 24 stars pay tribute to Wildcats’ number 24

Jesse Wagstaff will break the Perth Wildcats’ games record against South East Melbourne Phoenix. The man who wears 24 has had an amazing career so read what 24 stars of the game say about him.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumFlyers expect Lynx to use grand final pain as motivator

Perth Lynx will open their season against Southside Flyers on Saturday knowing the last time they played, they lost the grand final to them. The Flyers expect revenge will be on their minds.

Craig O'Donoghue

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Emotional battle is tough part of female leadership: Atwell

Perth Lynx have named co-captains for the WNBL season and a candid Amy Atwell hopes her team can become better at handling difficult feedback, saying it is an area that most female athletes struggle with.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumDoing it for Jesse: Wildcats have extra motivation this week

Perth Wildcats are preparing for a historic weekend as captain Jesse Wagstaff breaks the club’s games record and coach John Rillie knows his players are determined to make sure he gets a win.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumWagstaff focused on repeating intensity from win over Hawks

Perth Wildcats produced an inspirational victory over Sydney Kings last weekend and now their record breaking captain Jesse Wagstaff is determined to see his team play with the same type of intensity.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballPremium24 greats on No.24: Tributes flow for Cats’ record-breaker

As Jesse Wagstaff gets set to break Ricky Grace’s games record, a host of basketball greats have shared their stories about what makes the Wildcats veteran great, both on and off the court.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballComments‘Means a lot to me’: The drive behind Pinder’s stunning game

Keanu Pinder put on a show for Perth Wildcats on Friday night with his dominance the key to victory over Sydney Kings, and it will be remembered as one of the best games he’s ever played.

Craig O'Donoghue

Basketball CommentsFormer Wildcat Sarr’s baptism of fire on NBA debut

Former Perth Wildcat Alex Sarr has endured a tough start to life in the NBA, with the No.2 draft pick’s Washington Wizards blown out by defending champions Boston.

Chris Robinson

BasketballCommentsCats in injury turmoil as Webster joins Cotton on sidelines

Perth Wildcats were looking for ways to cover for Bryce Cotton this week but now they have to cover for Tai Webster too after he suffered another injury.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumBryce waiting game continues as Wildcats look to Plan B

Bryce Cotton is injured and the Wildcats still don’t know when he’ll be back, which has opened the door for Todd Withers to return to the team as the injury-replacement player.

Craig O'Donoghue