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Bryce Cotton has won a record seventh Gordon Ellis Medal.

BasketballCommentsPremiumSeventh Heaven for Cotton in record breaking club MVP win

Bryce Cotton has followed his fifth NBL MVP trophy with his seventh Perth Wildcats MVP award to break the record for the most Gordon Ellis Medals following a historic season of scoring.

Craig O'Donoghue

The Red Army should be out in force for the NBL semi final series.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPerth Wildcats owner slashes ticket prices for semi finals

Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena is determined to seize every advantage during next weekend’s home semifinal against Melbourne United, so he’s slashed ticket prices and wants the Red Army to come out in force.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton should be a frustrated man.

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Bryce Bombshell! Citizenship ban extended by three months

Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton’s four-year ban from applying for Australian citizenship was meant to end on Sunday, but now he’s been hit with another body blow and must wait until May to be eligible again.

Craig O'Donoghue

Ollie Hayes-Brown.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHow Perth Wildcat turned Tiger transformed himself for AFL

Former Perth Wildcat Ollie Hayes-Brown has revealed how he completely transformed his body over the past year in order to play AFL.

Samantha Rogers

Bryce Cotton celebrates.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats return date for finals at RAC Arena is locked in

Perth Wildcats lost access to RAC Arena for their Play-In game but they’ll be back at their home for a semifinal against Melbourne United after the NBL locked in their dates.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth coach John Rillie will have to manage his team’s two-week break before their semifinal series.

BASKETBALL CommentsPremiumWildcats will have to manage two-week break before semifinal

Perth Wildcats will have to wait almost two weeks before their blockbuster semifinal series against Melbourne United. John Rillie has opened up on how they plan to handle it.

Jackson Barrett

Perth Wildcats players celebrate.

BasketballCommentsPremiumIncredible Pinder inspires Wildcats to massive play-in win

Keanu Pinder has stepped up just when his team needed him with a stunning game to lift his team to victory over South East Melbourne and advance them to the NBL semi finals.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats will play in a final on Tuesday night.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWe need you! Cats’ plea to fans as tickets remain available

Ticket sales for tonight’s game between Perth Wildcats and South East Melbourne Phoenix have been slow after the move to Perth High Performance Centre and club owner Mark Arena is urging people to still come

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton is the NBL MVP.

BasketballPremiumCotton credits kid-like love of the game for fifth NBL MVP

Bryce Cotton has dominated the NBL yet again, winning his fifth MVP award and while it’s tough for most people to stay at the top, the Wildcats star discovered a brand new love for the game this season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton has won his fifth NBL MVP award.

BasketballCommentsFive time! Five time! Cotton wins his fifth NBL MVP

Perth Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton has won his fifth NBL MVP award, dominating the count after an extraordinary season where he produced performances that haven’t been seen for decades.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton is likely to once again be crowned MVP.

BasketballCommentsHigh five? Bryce in line for ANOTHER MVP nod

Bryce Cotton is set to add a fifth NBL MVP award to his career on Monday night after another extraordinary season, but he’s got too much respect for Kendric Davis to start thinking about a speech now.

Craig O'Donoghue

Wildcats fans are being urged to be feral.

BasketballCommentsFeral Cats! Owner offers prize for most boisterous fan

Wildcats owner Mark Arena is offering a huge prize to the most feral fan at Tuesday night’s play-in game at their throwback home venue, urging members to be the loudest and most intimidating they’ve ever been.

Craig O'Donoghue

The Perth Wildcats won't be able to host Tuesday night's final at RAC Arena because of Kylie Minogue.

BasketballCommentsPremiumRAC Arena hits back at Wildcats over Kylie show

Perth Wildcats fans are preparing for a mad scramble for tickets to get into their final because RAC Arena is unavailable all week, but stadium management have declared it was no fault of their own.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton dominated again.

BasketballCommentsPremiumCotton gets Michael Jordan comparison after 49-point game

Bryce Cotton has lifted Perth Wildcats to a key win with 49 points against Adelaide and the 36ers coach was so effusive in his praise that he even mentioned the NBL MVP in the same breath as Michael Jordan.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHow Wildcats coach is approaching percentage poser

Perth Wildcats can still finish second on the NBL ladder but they can also slide back down the table and that means coach John Rillie has more things to worry about than improving the team’s percentage.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats can still finish second.

BasketballCommentsPremiumMust win big: Wildcats still their have eyes on second spot

There’s been a huge focus on RAC Arena being unavailable next week if Perth Wildcats finish third, but the players know they could avoid that issue by thrashing Adelaide on Friday and trying to finish second.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kylie Minogue has booked out RAC Arena.

BasketballCommentsPremiumForget Kylie and win: Wildcats advice after concert clash

Perth Wildcats are facing the prospect of playing a final at a new venue if they finish third on the ladder because Kylie Minogue has booked out RAC Arena but a former captain says they have to stay focused.

Craig O'Donoghue

Damian Martin is loving his new job at Fremantle.

AFLCommentsPremiumLive, breathe and believe in it: Damo’s advice to Dockers

Former Perth Wildcats captain Damian Martin is now in charge of leadership at the Fremantle Dockers and he’s delivering a strong message about what’s required to win trophies.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kylie Minogue may impact the Wildcats' playoff plans.

BasketballCommentsKylie to bump Wildcats from RAC Arena home for finals opener

The Perth Wildcats have been left spinning around by Kylie Minogue’s run of concerts at RAC Arena, with the NBL club likely to be forced to play a home final at their former Mt Claremont home.

Craig O’Donoghue

Jesse Wagstaff after the win.

BasketballCommentsWildcats earn HUGE road win to salute Wagstaff in game 500

Perth Wildcats have roared back into third spot, with a dominant rebounding display lifting them to a key win over Sydney Kings - and now their destiny is in their own hands.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff will play his 500th game on Sunday.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWagstaff’s 500 games of commitment to doing the hard stuff

Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff will play his 500th game when his team faces Sydney Kings on Sunday, and one thing you can guarantee is that the veteran will be putting his body on the line.

Craig O'Donoghue

Keanu Pinder celebrates.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWhat a comeback! Wildcats’ produce onslaught for epic win

Perth Wildcats have played a stunning final quarter to fight back from 12 points down and beat South East Melbourne Phoenix on the back of a mammoth defensive effort and incredible shooting display.

Craig O'Donoghue

Tai Webster will return from injury.

BasketballCommentsRare full-strength chance for Wildcats as key pieces return

Perth Wlidcats have barely had their entire squad available this season but Tai Webster and Dylan Windler have proven their fitness at training and the club is finally back to full strength.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dylan Windler

BasketballCommentsWindler’s sights set on return from eye injury

Perth Wildcats import Dylan Windler has passed a key test in his quest to return to playing after an eye injury with an impressive training performance as his team prepares to play South East Melbourne Phoenix

Craig O'Donoghue