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Elijah Pepper was on fire against Cairns.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPep In His Step! How Wildcats star ignited shooting spree

Elijah Pepper had a third quarter to remember on Thursday as he nailed six three-pointers and scored 20 points, and he credited one key moment last weekend which helped him to run amok.

Craig O'Donoghue

Ellenbrook’s JK Mach is an extraordinary 229cm tall and looks set to take the basketball world by storm amid US college offers and his dream of playing in the NBA. SEE THE PICTURES.

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Meet the 229cm Perth teen set to be the next big thing

Ellenbrook’s JK Mach is an extraordinary 229cm tall and looks set to take the basketball world by storm amid US college offers and his dream of playing in the NBA. He speaks exclusively to The West.

Craig O'Donoghue

Han Xu was angry about being elbowed to the head.

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx vow to protect Han Xu after she was elbowed in the face

Perth Lynx star Han Xu has been copping plenty of attention from opponents since arriving in Australia, and now her teammates have had enough, declaring they will be standing up for her during games.

Craig O'Donoghue

David Duke is getting closer to playing.

BasketballCommentsPremiumIt’s day by day now: Duke closes in on Wildcats return

Perth Wildcats have provided a major update on injured import David Duke, with the American now considered a day by day prospect in his return from a serious elbow injury.

Craig O'Donoghue

Allen Iverson came to Perth for HoopsFest.

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Iverson tips more NBA stars will come to Perth for HoopsFest

Basketball fans were pumped to have Allen Iverson in Perth for HoopsFest and the former NBA superstar has given the event a glowing endorsement in an exclusive interview with The West Australian.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats training at Warwick Stadium, Warwick, on Tuesday. Pictured is David Duke. Carwyn Monck

BasketballCommentsPremiumFocus on Duke at practice after Cats didn’t sign replacement

Perth Wildcats made the big call to stick with their current roster last week instead of signing an injury replacement for David Duke, so what did the American look like at training today?

Craig O'Donoghue

Allen Iverson shared advice for Bryce Cotton

BasketballCommentsIverson's advice for Cotton as legends meet

Bryce Cotton has got his ‘full circle moment’ as he finally got to meet his boyhood hero Allen Iverson, but what advice did the NBA legend have for the five-time MVP?

Jake Santa Maria

Perth Wildcats have decided against signing a replacement player.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPerth Wildcats make their call on import injury replacement

Perth Wildcats had until 6.30pm to sign a replacement player for injured import David Duke junior or spend the remainder of the season with their current roster. They’ve made that decision.

Craig O'Donoghue

New Zealand Breaker star Karim Lopez.

BasketballCommentsPremiumNBL or college cash? How league is taking on mega NIL dreams

Fifteen NBA clubs are in Perth watching NBL games at HoopsFest and while the money available play in US colleges is massive, the league believes youngsters will still value development over dollars

Craig O'Donoghue

Jaron Rillie’s season is likely over.

BasketballCommentsPremiumRillie’s season over as Wildcats linked to NBA veteran

Perth Wildcats guard Jaron Rillie is unlikely to play again this season after having surgery to fix a torn hamstring tendon, as the team circles an NBA veteran.

Craig O'Donoghue

Allen Iverson has landed in Perth.

BasketballCommentsPremiumEx-NBA heavyweight Iverson lands in Perth for HoopsFest

Former NBA superstar Allen Iverson has landed in Perth for HoopsFest and will attract enormous attention throughout the week. SEE THE PICS

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx’s Alex Ciabattoni, Brisbane Bullets’ Alex Ducas, Sydney Kings’ Kouat Noi, and Bendigo Spirit’s Isobel Borlase pictured at RAC Arena.

BasketballCommentsPremiumMore double-headers on the cards for NBL and WNBL

HoopsFest will see both NBL and WNBL matches being played as double-headers at RAC Arena this weekend and that type of fixturing could become a regular part of the season in the future.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats General Manager Danny Mills talks with coach John Rillie.

BasketballCommentsPremiumTicking clock: Wildcats’ import search goes down to the wire

Perth Wildcats are scouring the world for an injury replacement for David Duke junior and the urgency was obvious at training on Wednesday as key officials were involved in crucial discussions.

Craig O'Donoghue

A future NBL game could be played at Rottnest Island

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HoopsFest at Rotto? NBL investigating epic game locations

Could you imagine a basketball game at Rottnest Island or on Scarborough Beach or in Margaret River? It could happen if a bold plan from the NBL comes to fruition for future HoopsFest weekends.

Craig O'Donoghue

Allen Iverson was Bryce Cotton's hero.

BasketballPremiumCotton’s love for Iverson helped to bring him to HoopsFest

Former NBA superstar Allen Iverson will arrive in Perth on Wednesday to be part of HoopsFest and it was no coincidence that the NBL targeted Bryce Cotton’s basketball hero for the event.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats import David Duke.

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Wildcats owner wants to make massive change to imports

Mark Arena became the outright owner of the Perth Wildcats this week and he’s got plenty of ideas for the future. One of those includes a major change that involves his imports.

Craig O'Donoghue

Anneli Maley celebrates a win for Perth Lynx.

BasketballCommentsPremiumThey’ll win it: Lauren Jackson’s massive call on Perth Lynx

Lauren Jackson is the biggest name ever in Australian women’s basketball and doesn’t make bold statements for the sake of it. So when she says Perth Lynx will win the WNBL title, you’d better take note.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats must improve their 2-7 record versus top four teams

Perth Wildcats have a 2-7 record against the top four this season, so Saturday’s clash against South East Melbourne Phoenix will give a strong indication of whether they’re ready to challenge for NBL title.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats import David Duke junior is injured.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats searching the world for Duke injury replacement

Perth Wildcats will almost certainly have a new player on their roster within a fortnight following an elbow injury to David Duke junior, but they’re refusing to concede the American won’t return this season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats guard Jaron Rillie.

BasketballCommentsPremiumThe overnight habits that made Jaron Rillie a success

Perth Wildcats point-guard Jaron Rillie looks perfectly comfortable when the pressure is high, and one of those reasons is because of habits he learned just before falling asleep as a teenager.

Craig O'Donoghue

Mark Arena has brought forward his final payments to purchase the Perth Wildcats.

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Arena’s generational plans after buying Wildcats outright

Mark Arena has brought forward his final payments to purchase the Perth Wildcats by more than two years and has revealed long term plans that could see his young kids follow in his footsteps.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats guard Jaron Rillie during the NBL Round 15 match between the New Zealand Breakers and Perth Wildcats.

BasketballCommentsPremiumJLA tips big things for Jaron Rillie after close Cats win

Perth Wildcats have been waiting for someone to run the floor as the point-guard when games are on the line and Jaron Rillie stepped up big time to help the team to a crucial win over New Zealand.

Craig O'Donoghue

Anneli Maley is in superb form.

BasketballCommentsPremiumMaley on triple-double watch amid stunning run of form

Perth Lynx co-captain Anneli Maley is playing incredible basketball at the moment, and is threatening to produce a triple double. Her coach explains how she’s become an unstoppable force.

Craig O'Donoghue

Elijah Pepper in action.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPepper and Henshall seize the day after David Duke’s injury

Perth Wildcats needed players to step up following an elbow injury to import David Duke and it was Elijah Pepper and Ben Henshall who grabbed their opportunities in the big win over Brisbane Bullets.

Craig O'Donoghue