Cobra Women protect home court with come-from-behind thriller against Raiders

The NBL1 Women made their 2022 home debut in electric fashion on Saturday night, recording a thrilling come-from-behind victory over rivals, the Knox Raiders. Kilsyth fans were treated to a defiant come-from-behind win, with the Cobras riding a dominant second half defensive performance to defeat the rival Raiders, 68-62.   In contrast to Thursday night’s

Cobra Men edge Raiders in wild NBL1 home opener

The Cobras-Raiders rivalry has treated fans to an abundance of epic encounters and wild finishes over the years. But Saturday night’s NBL1 home opener may have given the decades-long rivalry its craziest ending yet, as the Cobras erased a late double-digit deficit to down Knox, 66-64.     by Kate Butterfield The crowd erupted after

Cobras go big again with addition of Chan Nai

The Cobras have further bolstered their impressive perimeter lineup with the addition of Chan Nai for the 2022 NBL1 season.   An athletic 6’10 forward, Nai spent time in the United States at Virginia Academy, Redemption High School, Baton Rouge Community College, and was invited to attend Luol Deng’s NBA Camp. Nai is the latest

Cobras sign import Evelyn Adebayo

The NBL1 Cobra Women have added a key piece to their frontcourt, signing import forward, Evelyn Adebayo for the 2022 season.   A native of London, England, Adebayo boasts an impressive collegiate resume, having starred at Murray State before ending her college career with the powerhouse UConn Huskies. The physical 6’2 forward brings a unique

Rising Star Isis Lopes Joins Cobras

The Kilsyth Cobras have signed rising star Isis Lopes for the 2022 NBL1 season.   Lopes joins the Cobras following a two-year college stint, where she played for the UTEP Miners and Clemson Tigers. A 5’11 combo guard, Lopes possesses a knack for scoring the basketball, with her high level slashing and perimeter shooting making

VYC Captain Makes NBL1 Jump

Fosters Phantoms junior Nick Feller has signed with the Cobra Men for the 2022 NBL1 season.   Feller makes the full time jump to the NBL1 following a standout VYC career with the Cobras, where he served as a team captain over the past two seasons. The 6’7 forward brings the terrific two-way versatility to

Superstar Centre Re-signs with Cobras

Superstar centre Lauren Scherf has re-signed with the Kilsyth Cobras for the 2022 NBL1 season.   Scherf enjoyed a standout 2021 campaign with the Cobras, leading the team in scoring (18.8ppg), rebounds (12.6rpg) and blocked shots (1.8bpg), while ranking second in assists (3.2apg). The Cobras Team MVP’s gaudy numbers ranked amongst the league’s best, placing

Hamish MacDonald Makes NBL1 Jump

Cobra junior Hamish MacDonald is making the leap to the NBL1, signing with the Kilsyth Cobra men for the 2022 season.   MacDonald makes the full time jump following a spectacular 2021 season with the VYC Cobra Men, one which saw him establish himself as arguably the competitions top two-way player. The 6’8 forward led

Abi Curtin returns for second season

Forward Abi Curtin has re-signed with the Cobra Women for the 2022 season.   Curtin enjoyed a strong debut NBL1 season with the Cobras in 2021, averaging 7.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest. The 6’1 forward gave the Cobras exceptional front court flexibility in 2021, able to play both the power forward and centre

Cobras re-sign Fan-Favourite Mitch Dielemans

Electric point guard Mitch Dielemans has re-signed with the Cobras for the 2022 NBL1 season.   Dielemans enjoyed a strong 2021 season with the Cobras, enjoying success after making the jump to the NBL1 on a full-time basis. The lightning quick floor general provided a spark off the bench for the Cobras, leading the team

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