In The Post – Goorjian “Nervous” for Kings Rivalry

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

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Goorj “nervous” for Kings rivalry

Illawarra Hawks coach Brian Goorjian has declared he is “nervous” for this Saturday’s Freeway Series clash with the Sydney Kings, saying “I want to beat them with everything I've got”.

Click here for Goorjian’s full quotes via the Illawarra Mercury.  

Travers opens up on anxiety

Perth Wildcats rising star Luke Travers has opened up on his mental health battles, revealing “I was getting to the point where I actually felt sick from the anxiety”.

Listen to the full chat with Travers via The West Australian’s The Dribble Podcast here.

Abercrombie hopeful for early return

New Zealand captain Tom Abercrombie is hopeful for an early return from his “mystery” oblique injury.

Abercrombie told media “I'll be able to join the guys in practice next week and all things going well be back on court next weekend”. Click here to read more via MSN.   

Roth’s warning for JackJumpers

Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth is warning his players of the ups and downs that’ll come this season ahead of tonight’s clash with Adelaide.

Read Roth’s full message to the team here via The Mercury.

Pinder remains confident in Snakes

Cairns energiser bunny Keanu Pinder remains confident the Taipans will surprise this season, telling the Cairns Post “it definitely takes time to gel…we’re going to do well”.