Tension, Drama Tips Off NBL24 Season

The always heated rivalry between Melbourne United and the South East Melbourne Phoenix is set to kickstart the 2023/24 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season on Thursday September 28.

Throwdown XXI will see a new-look United headlined by the debut of Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA draftee, Luke Travers, while the Phoenix will play under new head coach Mike Kelly for the first time.

Round 1 continues with a massive Friday double-header when the Brisbane Bullets host the Adelaide 36ers; two teams hoping for redemption. Then the Perth Wildcats and Tasmania JackJumpers will battle at RAC Arena, in Keanu Pinder’s Wildcats’ debut.

Last season’s runners-up, the New Zealand Breakers, will open their season at home against the Cairns Taipans, before the Illawarra Hawks and Sydney Kings take centre stage.

The full 2023/24 Hungry Jack’s NBL season schedule will be released on Thursday, April 20.