The Latest Breaking News from John Rillie

Wildcats pour heat on Kings' MVP candidate Davis

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie believes he has the right weapon to blunt Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis in their blockbuster NBL clash.

AAP · Feb 13

Wildcats won't be pushed in NBL point guard pursuit

Mason Jones' sacking, David Duke Jr's injury and Jaron Rillie's hamstring woes have left Perth Wildcats without a point guard - and with a big decision to make.

AAP · Jan 10

Henschall leads the way as Wildcats crush Bullets

Ben Henshall has scored a team-high 15 points as the Perth Wildcats kept the Brisbane Bullets to their lowest score of the season in a supreme defensive effort.

AAP · Dec 14, 2025

Wildcats grow French connection with Next Star signing

French teenager Noa Kouakou-Heugue hopes to follow recent NBL Next Stars onto the NBA stage after signing with the Perth Wildcats for next season.

AAP · Jul 7, 2025

'Rushed' Cotton blames Wildcats' demand for Perth exit

NBL superstar Bryce Cotton says the Perth Wildcats forced his hand when it came to deciding his basketball future.

AAP · May 27, 2025

Doolittle signs as Wildcats' Cotton wait continues

American forward Kristian Doolittle has committed his future to the Perth Wildcats but club legend Bryce Cotton is still yet to announce his plans.

AAP · Mar 14, 2025

High foul count mars Wildcats win over Phoenix

A 227-point NBL game usually equals an exciting affair but 77 free-throw attempts only led to frustrations in the league's finals opener.

AAP · Feb 11, 2025

Best NBL game ever? Cotton's record leaves coach in awe

Bryce Cotton's 59-point haul was the best individual performance Perth coach John Rillie has seen in his involvement in the NBL stretching back to 1995.

AAP · Dec 1, 2024

Goulding goes nuts as United overcome Wildcats in NBL

Chris Goulding fired off a game-high 46 points as Melbourne United rallied to beat the Perth Wildcats 106-97 in an entertaining NBL contest.

AAP · Nov 9, 2024

Phoenix's rise continues in big NBL win over Wildcats

South East Melbourne Phoenix have now won four of five games since firing coach Mike Kelly, with the Perth Wildcats their latest victims.

AAP · Nov 3, 2024