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Perth Lynx star Alex Ciabattoni.

WNBLCommentsPremiumWhy Perth Lynx star is drawing comparisons to Shawn Redhage

Perth Lynx star Alex Ciabattoni is in career-best form and the way she is performing this season has her coach seeing comparisons to former Perth Wildcats legend Shawn Redhage.

Craig O'Donoghue

Ben Henshall has a calf injury.

NBLCommentsPremiumWildcats injury list grows even further with Henshall blow

Perth Wildcats star Ben Henshall has joined the club’s growing injury list and now they will enter Sunday’s game against Tasmania JackJumpers missing three key players.

Craig O'Donoghue

John Rillie has declared mistakes at the wrong time are letting his side down.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats let down by individual moments: Rillie

After Perth Wildcats again surrendered a double-digit lead to suffer another close loss, coach John Rillie said his side “didn’t handle certain moments the best way we could’ve”.

Josh Kempton

Perth Wildcats went down to South East Melbourne Phoenix in a slugfest.

BasketballPremiumWildcats suffer another home loss in frantic finish

Perth Wildcats’ run of losses on their home court has extended to three games after a John Brown III game-winner gave South East Melbourne Phoenix a one-point victory in a slugfest.

Josh Kempton

Perth Wildcats’ home supporters have seen inconsistent displays so far this season.

BasketballCommentsRillie urges players to unlock power of Red Army

Perth Wildcats have been inconsistent in front of their own fans this season — and coach John Rillie has put the onus on his players to improve to allow the Red Army to get fully behind them.

Josh Kempton

Jo Lual-Acuil.

BasketballCommentsPremiumRainy day in Sorrento became JLA’s sliding doors moment

Jo Lual-Acuil didn’t even play basketball until he was 16 but is now one of the best players in the NBL. He may never have even played the sport if not for a wet day at soccer training in Sorrento.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth’s Jo Lual-Acuil.

BasketballCommentsWildcats star’s emotional words after Bondi tragedy

Perth Wildcats star Jo Lual-Acuil has expressed his dismay at the mass shooting that occurred in Bondi on Sunday, saying playing basketball in Israel earlier in his career had been one of fondest memories.

Craig O'Donoghue

An Australian flag flies at half-mast at Bondi Beach in the wake of Sunday’s events.

NewsCommentsWA sporting clubs rally behind Sydney after terror attack

WA’s sporting clubs have rallied behind the New South Wales community in the wake of Sunday’s deadly terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

Josh Kempton

Perth Wildcats beat Brisbane Bullets.

BasketballCommentsWildcats produce 53-point swing with key response to loss

Perth Wildcats have turned a 29-point defeat into a 24-point victory after dominating their game against Brisbane Bullets after a strong defensive effort as Ben Henshall stepped up.

Craig O'Donoghue

A frustrated Dylan Windler.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats lack of individual scoring power is now an issue

Perth Wildcats had no answer to Kendric Davis’ brilliance on Friday night and the team’s decision to sign an even roster without one dominant scorer is proving to be an issue when things go awry.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kendric Davis.

BasketballCommentsPremiumDavis puts Wildcats to the sword to infllct thumping defeat

Perth Wildcats were hoping to make up for their loss to Adelaide on Sunday when they took on Sydney Kings at RAC Arena, but they got blown off their home court by a rampant Kendric Davis.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie.

BasketballCommentsWildcats coach stands by divisive no-timeout call

Wildcats coach John Rillie chose not to call a timeout to draw up a final play and halt Adelaide’s momentum in last weekend’s disastrous loss - but he says he’d do the same thing again.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWhat Wildcats learnt from Sunday’s horror loss to Adelaide

Perth Wildcats have completed their review into Sunday’s loss to Adelaide and captain Jesse Wagstaff says there is one clear part of their game that needs to improve as a result of the 36ers’ comeback.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kristian Doolittle was a devastated man.

BasketballCommentsPremiumCrunch time without Cotton is killing the Cats this season

Perth Wildcats keep losing close games this season and their inability to find someone to knock down big shots when matches are on the line is becoming a massive problem.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton and Wildcats coach John Rillie shake hands after the game.

BasketballPremium‘Caught me off guard’: Cotton blown away by Red Army love

Bryce Cotton says he was stunned by the tribute he received from fans before his first game against his old club, saying he appreciated every emotional moment.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton celebrates as Kristian Doolittle laments Perth's late-game meltdown.

BasketballCommentsThat’s wild! Bryce declares crazy comeback his best win ever

Bryce Cotton has declared Sunday’s astonishing comeback from 21-points down to beat the Perth Wildcats at RAC Arena the greatest victory he’s ever been part of.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton and the 36ers celebrate.

BasketballCommentsCATastrophe! Perth meltdown helps Cotton’s 36ers pinch win

The Wildcats had a 16-point lead with just over four minutes left, but stalled in horrific fashion from there to leave Bryce Cotton victorious in his first trip back to WA as an opposing player.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton felt the love in his return to Perth.

BasketballComments‘MVP! MVP!’ Red Army’s STIRRING tribute to returning Cotton

Bryce Cotton has received a hero’s welcome from Wildcats fans in his much-anticipated return to Perth. WATCH THE VIDEO

Craig O’Donoghue

Bryce Cotton will play in Perth for the first time since leaving the Wildcats.

BasketballCommentsPremiumCountdown to Bryce o’clock is like nothing we’ve seen before

Anticipation for Bryce Cotton’s return to Perth to play against the Wildcats is through the roof and some of basketball’s biggest names have had their say on what they think will happen in Sunday’s blockbuster.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton will be celebrated.

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Time heals all wounds: All rise for epic Cotton celebration

It has been eight months since we learnt that Bryce Cotton would not be returning to the Perth Wildcats and fans can now put the shock and drama behind them to show the superstar how much they love him.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton is returning to play against the Wildcats.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
REVEALED: How Wildcats will welcome Bryce back to Perth

In an exclusive chat with The West Australian, Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena has revealed how the club is planning to welcome their former superstar Bryce Cotton back to RAC Arena.

Craig O'Donoghue

Elijah Pepper in action.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats display title credentials with huge win over United

Perth Wildcats were desperate to prove they can match it with the big dogs of the NBL and they just took down the biggest of the lot with a defining win over ladder leaders Melbourne United.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie is banking on the vastly increased preparation time for Thursday night’s game against Melbourne United to produce a better performance against the NBL ladder leaders.

BASKETBALLCommentsPremiumWildcats ready for second attempt to topple NBL’s top team

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie is banking on the vastly increased preparation time for Thursday night’s game against Melbourne United to produce a better performance against the NBL ladder leaders.

Craig O’Donoghue

Former Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton.

BasketballCommentsPremiumShould Cats do Bryce pre-game tribute? Doolittle has his say

Former Perth Wildcats captain Damian Martin wants the club to play a special tribute video for Bryce Cotton just before tip-off on Sunday, so how would the players feel? Kristian Doolittle gives his thoughts.

Craig O'Donoghue