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Wildcats coach, John Rillie

BasketballPremiumWildcats provide Doolittle injury update after loss to Kings

Perth Wildcats were no match for Sydney Kings while missing Kristian Doolittle and Jo Lual-Acuil, and coach John Rillie has explained why Doolittle was missing and when he’ll be back

Craig O'Donoghue

Stephanie Gorman of the Lynx celebrates the win with her teammates.

BasketballPremiumGutsy Lynx overcome every challenge in grand final re-match

Perth Lynx were missing a star, their import fouled out after only just landing in the country, their star point guard was in foul trouble too and they still won the WNBL grand final re-match against Townsville

Craig O'Donoghue

The West Australian was granted exclusive access to Perth Wildcats training.

BasketballPremiumBehind the scenes at Perth Wildcats during NBL campaign

Perth Wildcats granted The West Australian’s photographer Ian Munro exclusive access behind the scenes to showcase what they do each day in their quest to win the NBL championship.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kristian Doolittle sent a scare through the Wildcats

BasketballPremiumKristian Doolittle injury sends shudder through Wildcats

The sight of Perth Wildcats star Kristian Doolittle laying on the court with concerned teammates around him following an injury today was the last thing the team needed ahead of a game against Sydney Kings.

Craig O'Donoghue

Brandon Knight had his spotlight stolen.

BasketballWindler shines to steal spotlight from Knight in huge win

Dylan Windler has produced a remarkable final quarter to lift the Perth Wildcats to a massive win over New Zealand Breakers and take the spotlight away from high profile recruit Brandon Knight.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats recruit Brandon Knight

BasketballPremiumSat in every seat: Cats expect Knight to slot straight in

Perth Wildcats are looking forward to seeing import Brandon Knight in action against New Zealand on Saturday and while he’s still getting to know his teammates, coach John Rillie knows that experience matters.

Craig O'Donoghue

Elijah Pepper celebrates his match-winner.

BasketballPremiumPepper labels match-winner against Adelaide his best-ever

Wildcats hero Elijah Pepper has labelled his match-winning three against Adelaide on Thursday night the best shot of his career, but revealed sinking the bucket wasn’t his first thought when he put up the shot.

Aaron Kirby

Trevor Gleeson coached Perth to five NBL championships.

BasketballPremiumRaw Trev on why clash with Wildcats will be so emotional

Trevor Gleeson won five championships with the Perth Wildcats but he’s been through a lot since he left in 2021 and now he’s been incredibly raw and open ahead of his return to WA as Adelaide 36ers coach.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kristian Doolittle

AFLPremiumAussie Doolittle? Wildcats star investigating citizenship

Perth Wildcats spent way too long hoping Bryce Cotton could become an Australian. But they might have another import who soon gets naturalised because Kristian Doolittle is assessing his options.

Craig O'Donoghue

Brandon Knight wants to help the Cats become a better team.

BasketballPremiumKnight says NBA career will count for nothing at Wildcats

Perth Wildcats recruit Brandon Knight will bring plenty of NBA experience to the team, but he’s taking the approach that he’s got plenty to prove instead of thinking he’s going to be their best player.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie.

BasketballPremiumCats laud their patience, but when will Brandon Knight play?

Perth Wildcats took until just days before the start of the NBL season to sign a third import, but are thrilled to have recruited NBA veteran Brandon Knight. Now the question is when will he debut?

Craig O'Donoghue

Brandon Knight during his NBA stint with Phoenix.

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Wildcats at last find their Knight in shining armour

Perth’s lengthy search for an import guard is over, with former NBA journeyman Brandon Knight locked in to join the Wildcats just days out from the start of the NBL season.

Chris Robinson

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie.

BasketballPremiumWe have to be ready, no matter what: JR won’t cop excuses

Perth Wildcats have multiple injuries to key players and haven’t signed a third import, but coach John Rillie won’t let anything get in the way of being ready for round one, and he isn’t interested in excuses.

Craig O'Donoghue

Samantha Ashby

AFLPremiumHow being a dual citizen turned WA star into Lynx recruit

Samantha Ashby has represented Great Britian during her basketball career but is still considered an Australian and her unique sporting journey has now led to a WNBL contract for Perth Lynx.

Craig O'Donoghue

Chloe Forster, Jewel Williams and Mac Clinch Hoycard

BasketballPremiumEpic rivals: Grand final re-match has everything on the line

Cockburn Cougars beat Warwick Senators last season to win the NBL1 West women’s championship and now both teams will face off again at RAC Arena in a re-match for ultimate glory.

Craig O'Donoghue

Devondrick Walker and Ryan Petrik will face off for the NBL1West title

BasketballPremiumMate against mate: Petrik and Walker face off in grand final

Devondrick Walker has been a star for Ryan Petrik and an assistant coach underneath him, but on Saturday he will be one of the men standing in his way as Rockingham and Geraldton play for the NBL1 West title

Craig O'Donoghue

Marley Sam

AFLPremiumWhy teen sensation said no to college and yes to Wildcats

One of the most exciting teenage basketballers in Australia has rejected the chance to play for a US college so he can sign for the Perth Wildcats. Here’s why.

Craig O'Donoghue

Ben Henshall is departing Perth.

AFL PremiumFinancial potential a big pull for Henshall in Wildcats exit

Perth Wildcats star Ben Henshall says his decision to leave the club to play college basketball in America will set himself up for life financially amid an explosion of money in recent years.

Craig O’Donoghue

The King to WA?

BasketballLeBron the Wildcat? WA clubs put hand up for NBA legend

The biggest name in world basketball is looking for a new home and there is no shortage of suitors in the west.

Mitchell Woodcock

Anneli Maley

BasketballLynx rejoice! Huge WNBL fixture move will change Lynx travel

Perth Lynx will be huge beneficiaries of a massive change to the WNBL fixture which will make an enormous difference to the challenges they face when playing games interstate.

Craig O'Donoghue

Sydney Kings assistant coach Andrew Bogut has been fined over online comments.

BasketballNBL fines Bogut over body-shaming comments

The NBL has fined Andrew Bogut over a series of social media posts about Adelaide owner Grant Kelley, whom he also confronted during the championship series.

Jasper Bruce

Noa Kouakou-Heugue will not return to the Perth Wildcats after being granted a release from his NBL Next Stars contract.

BasketballPremiumYoung Wildcats centre released from contract by NBL

Teenage French centre Noa Kouakou-Heugue will not return for a second season with the Perth Wildcats after being granted a release from the NBL Next Stars program.

Josh Kempton

Trevor Gleeson and Bryce Cotton.

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Wildcats won’t roll out welcome mat against Trev and Bryce

The rivalry between Perth Wildcats and Adelaide 36ers will rise to another level after Trevor Gleeson joined Bryce Cotton at the 36ers, so how will the club handle the first game at RAC Arena between the clubs?

Craig O'Donoghue

Trevor Gleeson won five championships with Perth.

BasketballTrev’s return to RAC Arena locked in: NBL fixture released

Former Perth Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson won’t have to wait long to be back in front of the Red Army with his Adelaide 36ers, after the NBL confirmed the date for that big clash during their fixture release.

Craig O'Donoghue