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Ex-Perth Wildcats Mike Ellis, Paul Rogers and Damian Martin.

BasketballPremiumNot just guns for hire! Message ex-Cats will give new stars

Former Perth Wildcats players gathered last week to form a new Bloodline group and ex-skipper Mike Ellis wants them to quickly become involved with the team to make the new stars understand the club’s history.

Craig O'Donoghue

Damian Martin will be inducted into the Basketball WA Hall of Fame

BasketballWho Damo wants to thank during Hall of Fame induction

Damian Martin had an epic career with the Perth Wildcats and will be inducted into the Basketball WA Hall of Fame on Saturday night. And he already knows who he truly wants to thank on stage.

Craig O'Donoghue

Former Perth Wildcats coach Alan Black is being inducted into the Basketball WA Hall of Fame on Saturday night.

BasketballPremiumBlack to be inducted into Basketball WA Hall of Fame

Alan Black has had an incredible career in basketball which has spanned decades, but the amazing part about his life is he was initially warned it would be impossible for anyone to make money from the sport.

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

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

Greg Hire is participating in Leap for Life.

BasketballFormer Wildcats star gearing up to Leap for Life

Greg Hire may be just as well-known for his charity work as he is for his exploits on the basketball court — and this week, the former Perth Wildcats star will take to the skies to advocate for another cause.

Josh Kempton

Blake Nielsen, the son of Australian basketball legend Matt, has signed with Perth Wildcats.

BasketballWildcats sign son of Australian basketball legend

Perth Wildcats have made another addition ahead of the upcoming NBL season, signing the son of an Australian basketball legend to a two-year contract.

Josh Kempton

Alex Higgins-Titsha (right) has signed with Perth Wildcats.

BasketballWildcats add promising forward as first off-season recruit

Perth Wildcats have added their first new recruit for the upcoming NBL season, with a promising forward joining the club.

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

Kristian Doolittle celebrates.

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Massive deal: HoopsFest locked in for two years in Perth

Basketball fans in Western Australia can rejoice because they are going to get the basketball extravaganza of HoopsFest being played at RAC Arena for another two years after a new deal was signed.

Craig O'Donoghue

Trevor Gleeson, a five-time NBL title winner, will take over as coach of the Adelaide 36ers.

BasketballPremium'It's exciting': Wildcats master coach joins Adelaide 36ers

The Adelaider 36ers have appointed five-time NBL championship winner Trevor Gleeson as coach for the next three seasons.

Steve Larkin

Ben Henshall in action.

BasketballVideoPremiumCollege bound? Wildcats bracing for Henshall to leave for US

Perth Wildcats could lose star Ben Henshall to the US college system despite being ruled ineligible last year, and the Red Army should prepare for multiple players to chase the cash on offer in America.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton takes selfies with Perth Wildcats fans.

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Wildcats boss explains full reasons behind Cotton’s exit

It’s been almost 12 months since Bryce Cotton stunned everyone by signing with the Adelaide 36ers, and now the Perth Wildcats have gone into detail about their decision to let him depart on The West Sport Show.

Craig O'Donoghue

Patty Mills

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Will Aussie icon play for Wildcats? Mills provides answer

The thought of Australian basketball icon Patty Mills returning to Australia to play for the Perth Wildcats has fans feeling extremely excited. So what are the chances of it happening?

Craig O'Donoghue

Elijah Pepper

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Pepper eyes off change in role after returning to Wildcats

Perth Wildcats star Elijah Pepper has committed to another two years with the club and he’s got his eyes on a new role which would see him become even more valuable into the future.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jesse Wagstaff will play again next season.

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Why I’m playing into my 40s: Wagstaff explains contract call

Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff just keeps defying his age and will play again next season despite turning 40 later this month. Wagstaff has now explained just how he keeps playing well.

Craig O'Donoghue

Sunday Dech guards Bryce Cotton.

BasketballWildcats quick to make roster moves ahead of NBL free agency

NBL free agency opens on Friday, and the Perth Wildcats have made a call that will allow them to make some important changes to their roster.

Craig O'Donoghue

Former Perth Wildcat Ollie Hayes-Brown is in the mix for an AFL debut with Richmond.

AFLThat’s WILD! Ex-Perth basketballer in frame to face Dockers

A former Perth Wildcats basketballer who switched to footy less than three years ago is in the frame for an AFL baptism of fire, with a potential debut looming against Fremantle’s formidable ruck duo.

Josh Kempton

Perth Wildcats were knocked out in the semifinals.

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‘Clearly we have to address that’: Wildcats make roster vow

Perth Wildcats were knocked out in the NBL semifinals and they will now spend the off-season trying to fix one of the most glaring weaknesses in their roster.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jesse Wagstaff has remained coy on his future.

Basketball‘Discussion for later’: Wagstaff coy on Wildcats future

Perth Wildcats legend Jesse Wagstaff turned down a chance to confirm he would return for an 18th NBL campaign in the wake of his side’s season-ending semifinal loss to Sydney Kings.

Josh Kempton

The Wildcats’ season has ended in the semifinals for the third year running.

BasketballRillie: Wildcats on the up despite another semifinal exit

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has no doubt his side are making progress in their journey towards championship contention, despite their season ending in the semifinals for the third year running.

Josh Kempton

Perth Wildcats have been knocked out of the NBL finals.

BasketballWildcats eliminated as Kings sweep semifinal series

Another Perth Wildcats season has come to an end in the semifinals, with Sydney Kings notching a 14-point victory at RAC Arena to secure a clean sweep of their series.

Josh Kempton