The Latest Breaking News from John Rillie

Wildcats believe draft hotshot Sarr will see out season

Rising French star Alex Sarr's strong NBL form for the Perth Wildcats has thrust him into the reckoning to be the No.1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft.

AAP · Nov 23, 2023

No time to relax now Perth in NBL groove: Rillie

Perth coach John Rillie says he never doubted himself or the team during a four-game NBL losing streak but they can't relax after a breakthrough sixth round.

AAP · Nov 7, 2023

The Bullets are all heart - but heat's on the Wildcats

Even without two key players, the Brisbane Bullets have heaped more pressure on struggling Perth - in the Wildcats' own den.

AAP · Oct 27, 2023

Sarr fires late as Wildcats down 36ers in NBL

Two huge late three-pointers from NBL Next Star Alex Sarr has been enough for the Perth Wildcats to beat the Adelaide 36ers 82-75.

AAP · Oct 6, 2023

Perth beat Kings to clinch NBL finals berth

It took until the final seconds of the regular season for Perth to clinch a finals berth, bumping Melbourne out of the six.

AAP · Feb 5, 2023

Perth Wildcats end Kings' winning streak

Perth Wildcats came alive in the fourth quarter to knock off the Sydney Kings 111-104 and regain fourth spot on the NBL ladder.

AAP · Jan 20, 2023

Bullets hold off Wildcats for NBL OT win

Brisbane have got their first victory under interim coach Sam Mackinnon with a thrilling 11-point overtime win over Perth in the NBL.

AAP · Dec 1, 2022

JackJumpers on fire in NBL

The Tasmania JackJumpers have set new club record score after running riot over Perth in the NBL.

AAP · Oct 22, 2022

Cotton fires as Perth edge Bullets in NBL

Bryce Cotton has played a starring role as the Wildcats defeated the Brisbane Bullets by 14 points in Perth to spoil the NBL debut of Boomers big Aron Baynes.

AAP · Oct 2, 2022

Wildcats sign John Rillie as NBL coach

New Wildcats coach John Rillie has promised to implement an attacking brand of basketball after signing a three-year deal with the NBL club.

AAP · Jul 11, 2022