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Wildcats assistant coach Ben Peterson and Jo Lual-Acuil.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPlease Explain: NBL step in over Perth Wildcats behaviour

Perth Wildcats are set to receive a Please Explain from the NBL over what happened on the court at RAC Arena following Sunday’s loss to Melbourne United.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats star Kristian Doolittle.

BasketballCommentsPremiumNo time-outs needed: Doolittle sticks fat with Cats’ tactics

Perth Wildcats have decided they’re not going to call time-outs deep in close games, preferring to try and catch the opposition off guard. While the move hasn’t worked, Kristian Doolittle wants it to continue.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kristian Doolittle and Jo Lual-Acuil exchanged words at the end of Sunday's game.

BasketballCommentsI apologised: Doolittle takes blame for spat with JLA

Perth Wildcats pair Kristian Doolittle and Jo Lual-Acuil have met to discuss their on-court argument following Sunday’s loss to Melbourne and Doolittle has made it clear that he was in the wrong.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jo Lual-Acuil clashed with Kristian Doolittle.

BasketballCommentsPremiumJLA and Doolittle clash on court after Cats’ loss to United

Perth Wildcats pair Jo Lual-Acuil and Kristian Doolittle had to be separated by teammates on the court after the team’s dramatic loss to Melbourne. Now coach John Rillie had provided his response.

Craig O'Donoghue

Sunday Dech, David Okwera and JK Mach.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHow South Sudanese stars are inspiring the next generation

All eyes will be on 229cm teenager JK Mach at the under 20 national championships this week, but his eyes have been on the vast number of South Sudanese stars in the NBL, including four at the Perth Wildcats.

Craig O'Donoghue

Elijah Pepper was on fire against Cairns.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPep In His Step! How Wildcats star ignited shooting spree

Elijah Pepper had a third quarter to remember on Thursday as he nailed six three-pointers and scored 20 points, and he credited one key moment last weekend which helped him to run amok.

Craig O'Donoghue

Elijah Pepper went nuts

BasketballCommentsPremiumPepper’s 20-point quarter to remember in huge Wildcats win

Perth Wildcats star Elijah Pepper will never forget his third quarter against Cairns Taipans because he lit up RAC Arena with an incredible shooting display that saw him score 20 points for the term.

Craig O'Donoghue

David Duke is getting closer to playing.

BasketballCommentsPremiumIt’s day by day now: Duke closes in on Wildcats return

Perth Wildcats have provided a major update on injured import David Duke, with the American now considered a day by day prospect in his return from a serious elbow injury.

Craig O'Donoghue

Allen Iverson came to Perth for HoopsFest.

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Iverson tips more NBA stars will come to Perth for HoopsFest

Basketball fans were pumped to have Allen Iverson in Perth for HoopsFest and the former NBA superstar has given the event a glowing endorsement in an exclusive interview with The West Australian.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats training at Warwick Stadium, Warwick, on Tuesday. Pictured is David Duke. Carwyn Monck

BasketballCommentsPremiumFocus on Duke at practice after Cats didn’t sign replacement

Perth Wildcats made the big call to stick with their current roster last week instead of signing an injury replacement for David Duke, so what did the American look like at training today?

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats celebrate their HoopsFest win.

BasketballCommentsPremiumKeep HoopsFest in Perth! NBL owner plants flag in the ground

HoopsFest enjoyed a massive increase in attendance, players and coaches raved about the weekend and celebrities were out in force, so now the focus has turned to bringing it back next year.

Craig O'Donoghue

Elijah Pepper.

BasketballCommentsPremiumThis is why we backed them: JR lauds efforts of younger guys

Perth Wildcats made a big call to back their youngsters instead of signing a replacement player and coach John Rillie says the team is seeing the benefits of them now having confidence.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats have decided against signing a replacement player.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPerth Wildcats make their call on import injury replacement

Perth Wildcats had until 6.30pm to sign a replacement player for injured import David Duke junior or spend the remainder of the season with their current roster. They’ve made that decision.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jaron Rillie’s season is likely over.

BasketballCommentsPremiumRillie’s season over as Wildcats linked to NBA veteran

Perth Wildcats guard Jaron Rillie is unlikely to play again this season after having surgery to fix a torn hamstring tendon, as the team circles an NBA veteran.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats General Manager Danny Mills talks with coach John Rillie.

BasketballCommentsPremiumTicking clock: Wildcats’ import search goes down to the wire

Perth Wildcats are scouring the world for an injury replacement for David Duke junior and the urgency was obvious at training on Wednesday as key officials were involved in crucial discussions.

Craig O'Donoghue

Allen Iverson was Bryce Cotton's hero.

BasketballPremiumCotton’s love for Iverson helped to bring him to HoopsFest

Former NBA superstar Allen Iverson will arrive in Perth on Wednesday to be part of HoopsFest and it was no coincidence that the NBL targeted Bryce Cotton’s basketball hero for the event.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats beat South East Melbourne Phoenix.

BasketballCommentsPremiumCat says key win over means they won’t panic over injuries

Perth Wildcats have suffered more injuries during their brilliant win over South East Melbourne Phoenix and now all eyes are on the club to see if they will meet the deadline for signing any new players.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats import David Duke.

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Wildcats owner wants to make massive change to imports

Mark Arena became the outright owner of the Perth Wildcats this week and he’s got plenty of ideas for the future. One of those includes a major change that involves his imports.

Craig O'Donoghue

Anneli Maley celebrates a win for Perth Lynx.

BasketballCommentsPremiumThey’ll win it: Lauren Jackson’s massive call on Perth Lynx

Lauren Jackson is the biggest name ever in Australian women’s basketball and doesn’t make bold statements for the sake of it. So when she says Perth Lynx will win the WNBL title, you’d better take note.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats must improve their 2-7 record versus top four teams

Perth Wildcats have a 2-7 record against the top four this season, so Saturday’s clash against South East Melbourne Phoenix will give a strong indication of whether they’re ready to challenge for NBL title.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats import David Duke junior is injured.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats searching the world for Duke injury replacement

Perth Wildcats will almost certainly have a new player on their roster within a fortnight following an elbow injury to David Duke junior, but they’re refusing to concede the American won’t return this season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats guard Jaron Rillie.

BasketballCommentsPremiumThe overnight habits that made Jaron Rillie a success

Perth Wildcats point-guard Jaron Rillie looks perfectly comfortable when the pressure is high, and one of those reasons is because of habits he learned just before falling asleep as a teenager.

Craig O'Donoghue

Mark Arena has brought forward his final payments to purchase the Perth Wildcats.

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Arena’s generational plans after buying Wildcats outright

Mark Arena has brought forward his final payments to purchase the Perth Wildcats by more than two years and has revealed long term plans that could see his young kids follow in his footsteps.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats guard Jaron Rillie during the NBL Round 15 match between the New Zealand Breakers and Perth Wildcats.

BasketballCommentsPremiumJLA tips big things for Jaron Rillie after close Cats win

Perth Wildcats have been waiting for someone to run the floor as the point-guard when games are on the line and Jaron Rillie stepped up big time to help the team to a crucial win over New Zealand.

Craig O'Donoghue