Hustle to the Win

The Women’s Team go undefeated from start to finish and the Men win in an overtime two point fairy tale moment.  

The TV Jets Women teaming up Tani Dhu, Danielle Totham, Frances Friel and their captain Keisha Tinley went undefeated through the competition to take the Women's Open Crown. Winning by four points to defeat their Lady Kites opponents 8 - 4, the athletes took to their media responsibilities after the match like veterans.  

In the Game immediately following the Women’s Grand Final, the Men’s competition saw the Oreos comprising only three players in Willie Shackleford, Lucas Duncan and Robbie Skinner take the court against the team “The King and The Duck” – in a low scoring hard defensive game, the score drew at the end on 4 all, going into overtime where the first team to two points would win the match. A frenzied minute followed before Duncan, 15, took the ball and then took the shot from outside to make the necessary two points. The crowd roared.

NBL Organiser Jaele Patrick said “the event was an incredible day, with good quality competition, a great crowd turn out that made for an excellent atmosphere. She looks forward to seeing the teams play at the next level, Pro Hustle.

Everybody Hustling - Ready?

The Schedule is done and we are ready for Big Hustle.  Below is the schedule of games for the Open Teams that will end with the Women's and Men's Grant Finals.  

You can still join the social competition at any stage during the day - come down and registered either as a team or an individual to be placed in a team!  

Hustling with 3x3

The NBL brings the 3x3 Big Hustle to Darwin this weekend and there is still time to enter.

The Big Hustle is an opportunity to play in the direct pathway to the Pro Hustle series that will be played in Victoria, NSW and QLD. You enter a team in Darwin, get your uniform and play off to see who is the best team and that team goes to the Pro Hustle.

Importantly, you earn FIBA ranking points, there are currently NT players in the top ten within Australia, and this is an opportunity to join them. After the Pro Hustle, there will be an Australian Challenger Event, and then World Events – this new pathways is fast and the opportunity to join is now.

Entry to the Big Hustle is via the website registration at http://www.3x3hustle.com/bighustle-nt/#lp-code-338

You enter a team and buy your uniform to collect on the day at the venue – there is a sizing guide and uniform selection options as part of the registration. The uniform is a quality singlet and short kit in line with the new NBL playing ranges available in stores.

The prize money for Open Men and Women is provided to the team and you will discuss with the NBL how you want to use it to continue on the pathway.