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Dylan Windler in action.

BasketballCommentsPremiumAggressive Windler a sign of things to come for Wildcats

Perth Wildcats fielded an undermanned line-up against Illawarra Hawks and lost at the NBL Blitz, but Dylan Windler’s scoring power was on show in a promising sign of what could happen during the season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats star Ben Henshall.

BasketballCommentsPremiumLove of the game inspires Henshall after NBA disappointment

Perth Wildcats star Ben Henshall had an instant impact in the opening pre-season game to bounce back from the disappointment of not being drafted to the NBA and said he’d never stop loving the sport.

Craig O'Donoghue

Wildcats import Kristian Doolittle.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPerth Wildcats make crucial call about their third import

Perth Wildcats have made a big decision around their third import as they prepare to play their first game of the NBL pre-season with several key players unavailable.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has revealed his son Jaron’s performances while training with the club over two previous pre-seasons played a key part in the club’s decision to offer him a development player contract.

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REVEALED: The key reasons why Wildcats signed Rillie’s son

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has revealed to The West Australian exactly how his son Jaron played his way onto the WA teams’ roster.

Craig O'Donoghue

John Rillie's son Jaron has joined the Wildcats.

BasketballCommentsYou look Rillie familiar! Wildcats sign coach’s son

Perth Wildcats have signed Jaron Rillie - the son of coach John Rillie - as a development player for the upcoming NBL season.

Jake Santa Maria

Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena and captain Jesse Wagstaff.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats owner’s bombshell after off-season of discontent

Perth Wildcats have had a rough off-season following Bryce Cotton’s departure and a decision to design a new logo, but owner Mark Arena has provided a stunning update around what’s happening behind the scenes.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jesse Wagstaff in the new Perth Wildcats uniform.

BasketballCommentsREVEALED: Wildcats show off new uniforms to match rebrand

Amid an off-season of change, the NBL powerhouse club has unveiled what they’ll be sporting on the court when their new campaign begins next month. See the new look here!

Craig O'Donoghue

East Perth District Basketball Association president Mia Filpo with Perth Wildcats player David Okwera and City of Bayswater mayor Filomena Piffaretti.

Perth WildcatsCommentsPerth Wildcats build excitement with local rec centre clash

As excitement builds for the upcoming NBL26 season, the Perth Wildcats will face off in a pre-season intrasquad clash at a local Perth recreation centre.

Sophie Gannon

Perth Wildcats recruit Sunday Dech.

BasketballCommentsPremiumThe Noosa holiday which became a Wildcats recruiting spree

Perth Wildcats pair Sunday Dech and Jo Lual-Acuil Jr have known each other since they played junior basketball together at Morley, but it was a holiday to Noosa that sealed their chance to play together in red.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats star Ben Henshall.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPerth Wildcats set new plan to get Ben Henshall to the NBA

Perth Wildcats are confident they are the ideal place for Ben Henshall to turn himself into an NBA player, revealing how they plan to use him now that he’s re-signed with the club.

Craig O'Donoghue

Martin Cattalini will be inducted into the Basketball WA Hall of Fame.

BasketballCommentsPremiumCattalini’s true allegiance ahead of Hall of Fame induction

Martin Cattalini was a star and championship winner in Perth and Adelaide while also playing at the Olympics, and he’s now about to be inducted into the Basketball WA Hall of Fame. So where is he most at home?

Craig O'Donoghue

Ben Henshall has re-signed with the Perth Wildcats.

BasketballCommentsPremiumBen Henshall returns to Wildcats after chasing college deal

Ben Henshall has signed a two-year contract with the Perth Wildcats after it became impossible for him to jump through the hoops required to get into the US college system.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton has taken on radio role in Adelaide.

NBLCommentsCotton’s surprising new gig after Adelaide switch

Former Perth Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton has not wasted time in establishing roots in his new Adelaide home after taking on an eye-opening new role.

Jake Santa Maria

Perth Wildcats recruit Jo Lual-Acuil.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats building title dreams around defence: Jo Lual-Acuil

Perth Wildcats’ ability to score has been a big weapon in recent years but they’ve fallen short defensively and they’ve spent the off-season targeting players who can impact at that end of the court.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jo Lual Acuil is now a Wildcat.

BasketballCommentsWildcats land big fish with key NBL signing

Perth Wildcats have been patient as they searched for the final pieces of their roster - and that approach has paid off big time after landing an Australian marquee player. See the details here!

Craig O'Donoghue

Elijah Pepper was unstoppable for Warwick Senators.

BasketballCommentsWildcats guard sets NBL1 scoring record

Perth Wildcats guard Elijah Pepper continued a dominant NBL1 West season by setting the competition’s single-game scoring record with a 59-point performance on Saturday night.

Josh Kempton

Noa Kouakou-Heugue (right) competes for the ball.

BasketballCommentsPremiumSpike in US college money is impacting NBL Next Star options

Perth Wildcats have signed French teenager Noa Kouakou-Heugue as a Next Star but expectations will nowhere near as high as previous Next Stars given the money in America has totally changed recruiting.

Craig O'Donoghue

Noa Kouakou-Heugue in action last week at the Under-19 Basketball World Cup.

BasketballCommentsWildcats deepen French connection with latest signing

Perth have locked in their latest NBA draft prospect, with a highly-touted French teenager set to wear red next season. Get the latest here!

Chris Robinson

Lachlan Olbrich, Alex Toohey and Izan Almansa are all hoping to hear their name read out at the NBA Draft over the coming days.

BasketballVideoComments‘Cats forward, young Aussies face NBA draft moment of truth

Outgoing Perth Wildcats forward Izan Almansa is among a handful of NBL graduates looking to continue Australia’s strong recent record as an NBA breeding ground when Thursday’s (WA time) draft gets underway.

Chris Robinson

GSAS athletes Imogen Ireland, 16, Aiden Polette, 16, Ava Marmion, 16, and Tatum Whalley, 17 with Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff (centre).

Star visitPremium‘Being a good person goes a long way,’ says Jesse Wagstaff

Being a good person counts as much as being a good player, according to Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff during his visit to the Great Southern

Claire Middleton

Bryce Cotton will be back at RAC Arena in December.

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Bryce Cotton’s first game against Wildcats in Perth revealed

The NBL has released the fixture for the upcoming season and we now have a date locked in for when Bryce Cotton will play against the Perth Wildcats at RAC Arena as an Adelaide 36er

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Travers and Luke Jackson in the Fremantle rooms.

BasketballCommentsLuke who it is! Aussie NBA gun celebrates Freo win in rooms

Fans in the Fremantle rooms celebrating the Dockers’ win were treated to a double dose of superstar Lukes, with Freo star Jackson joined by childhood friend and NBA gun Travers after the Thursday night victory.

Chris Robinson

Perth Wildcats have confirmed star import Keanu Pinder has departed the club after two seasons.

NBLCommentsWildcats confirm star Pinder to depart

Perth Wildcats have confirmed star big man Keanu Pinder has departed the club after two seasons.

Samantha Rogers

Perth Wildcats Next Star Izan Almansa tested positive to an illegal drug during the NBL season.

BasketballVideoCommentsPremiumWildcats draft hopeful banned after positive drug test

Perth Wildcats Next Star Izan Almansa tested positive to a banned drug during the NBL season and was handed a suspension in a shock development.

Craig O'Donoghue