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David Duke.

BasketballCommentsPremiumTime for Duke to return to starting five? JR makes the call

Perth Wildcats struggled to handle the pressure South East Melbourne applied to ball handlers on Wednesday, so is it time to put David Duke back into the starting five? Coach John Rillie provides his answer.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats got thrashed.

BasketballCommentsPremiumGood old fashioned butt kicking: Cats coach pulls no punches

Perth Wildcats got blown off the court by South East Melbourne Phoenix on Wednesday night and coach John Rillie wasn’t about to give his players excuses for the way they performed on the finals stage.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats will face South East Melbourne Phoenix on Wednesday night.

BasketballCommentsPremiumGive him the ball! Wildcats urged to make star a priority

Perth Wildcats will play South East Melbourne Phoenix on Wednesday for the right to advance to the NBL semifinals and one expert has made it clear that their road to victory rests in one man’s hands.

Craig O'Donoghue

Brittany Bown & Nic Natanui, Kristian & Mackie Doolittle and Kate Rafferty & Amelia Bath.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremiumGlitz and glam as Wildcats stars celebrate awards night

Perth Wildcats fans packed into Crown Ballroom on Saturday night to celebrate their season and pay tribute to import Kristian Doolittle.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dylan Windler looms large for Perth in the postseason.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats banged up heading into crunch postseason clash

Perth Wildcats import Dylan Windler has revealed he spent the last rounds of the season playing a with a significant foot injury, while a key teammate may be missing in action for Wednesday’s seeding qualifier.

Craig O'Donoghue

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 13: Kristian Doolittle of the Wildcats drives to the key during the round 21 NBL match between Perth Wildcats and Brisbane Bullets at RAC Arena, on February 13, 2026, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

BasketballCommentsDoolittle has done plenty - and now he’s Wildcats’ MVP

Perth Wildcats import Kristian Doolittle’s superb season was recognised on Saturday night when he won the Gordon Ellis Medal as the club’s Most Valuable Player.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dylan Windler.

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Fears for Wildcats new training venue as progress stalls

It's been more than a year since the WA government pledged $16million for the Perth Wildcats to build a new training facility at Warwick Stadium, but nothing has progressed and the club is considering a move.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats will hold their MVP Ball on Saturday night.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHall of Famer tips first Wildcats’ MVP winner since Bryce

Perth Wildcats will crown a new MVP winner on Saturday night and it will be the first time since 2021 that it isn’t Bryce Cotton. The club’s newest Hall of Famer believes one star deserves the honour.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jesse Wagstaff.

BasketballCommentsPremiumRillie lauds Wagstaff as Wells explains post-game outburst

Jesse Wagstaff has turned back the clock to win the Paul Rogers Medal in a brilliant display for Perth Wildcats, but Adelaide coach Mike Wells grabbed the attention after the game when he confronted Rillie.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton will not suit up against his former side due to back soreness.

BasketballCotton off! Adelaide star out of critical Wildcats clash

Adelaide 36ers star Bryce Cotton has been ruled out of a critical clash against his former side Perth Wildcats due to back soreness.

Josh Kempton

Ben Henshall and Dylan Windler are expected to be available against Adelaide

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats make call over injured pair ahead of Cotton clash

All eyes were on Ben Henshall and Dylan Windler at Perth Wildcats training after they missed games last weekend due to injury and now coach John Rillie has provided the update on their fitness.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton.

BasketballCommentsWildcats import puts up his hand to take on Bryce Cotton

Perth Wildcats will confront former star Bryce Cotton again at home on Friday night and one of their biggest names has made it clear he would relish the chance to guard the five-time NBL MVP.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kristian Doolittle has been recognised for a superb season.

BasketballCommentsWildcats duo on shortlist for NBL awards

Kristian Doolittle is on the shortlist to become the just the second Wildcat ever to win the NBL’s Defensive Player of the Year award alongside Damian Martin - the man who the prize was ultimately named after.

Chris Robinson

Perth Wildcats got thrashed.

BasketballCommentsUnacceptable: JR slams Cats for another huge loss to Kings

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie was furious with the way his team played during an 18-point loss to Sydney and he wasn’t giving them any excuses despite missing several stars due to injury.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kristian Doolittle will guard Kendric Davis.

BasketballCommentsDear Kendric, Doolittle will be all over you. Regards, JR.

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has made it perfectly clear that Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis should prepare for Kristian Doolittle to target him during Sunday’s massive clash in New South Wales.

Craig O'Donoghue

David Duke returned from injury.

BasketballCommentsDuke makes successful return in Wildcats’ win

Perth Wildcats had a comfortable victory over Brisbane Bullets on Friday night but all eyes were on import David Duke junior in his return from an elbow injury and he did plenty right.

Craig O'Donoghue

Ben Henshall in action.

BasketballCommentsPoint to prove: Why Henshall’s more than happy at new spot

Ben Henshall has been superb for Perth Wildcats since becoming the team’s point guard and while there as been some experts who have expressed shock, he’s always felt that was his best position on the court.

Craig O'Donoghue

David Duke is set to play on Friday.

BasketballCommentsDuke dazzles! Wildcats import set for return

Perth Wildcats import David Duke has done everything possible to demand he returns from injury on Friday night, with a superb training performance on Wednesday morning.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kristian Doolittle summed up how everyone felt about Jesse Wagstaff’s dunk.

BasketballComments‘I bloody regret doing it’: Jesse’s hilarious dunk reaction

Jesse Wagstaff had fans, teammates and friends buzzing on Friday night when he soared high and produced a rare slam dunk. His phone hasn’t stopped since and the Wildcats captain has been amazed by the reaction.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kristian Doolittle is having a superb season.

BasketballCommentsPremiumGive him an award! Coach wants Doolittle to get recognition

Krisrian Doolittle had another massive scoring game for the Perth Wildcats on Friday night to lift his team to victory over Cairns and now his coach wants everyone to start talking about him for a big award.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jo Lual-Acuil.

BasketballCommentsPremiumCats fined for covering camera during JLA and Doolittle spat

The NBL have made it clear to the Perth Wildcats that they won’t tolerate bad behaviour towards their broadcasters and have issued the club with a fine after a controversial incident last month.

Craig O'Donoghue

David Duke watches on from the sidelines.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats reveal plan for David Duke’s return from injury

Perth Wildcats import David Duke is closing in on a return after training with the team on Thursday, and now coach John Rillie has explained how the American will be slotted back into the group.

Craig O'Donoghue

Elijah Pepper and Ben Henshall.

BasketballCommentsPepper reveals moment that changed Wildcats’ season

The Perth Wildcats are riding a wave of momentum as they charge towards finals and star shooter Elijah Pepper credits one key moment for totally changing the way the players approached the season.

Craig O'Donoghue

John Rillie addresses his team.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHigh workload? No worries. Wildcats stars embrace challenge

Perth Wildcats had three games in six days, yet their starters were happy to push through the pain and play for as long as necessary to ensure they remain in the hunt for the NBL’s top four.

Craig O'Donoghue