The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Hume City Broncos (14-5) in Tullamarine on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Devils (14-4) 107-81. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Hume City Broncos. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 21 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import point guard Maurice Howard (185-1997, college: Alcorn St., agency: Green Sports Management) chipped in 25 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Corey Fiddes (198, college: CS East Bay) with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Devils have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Hume City Broncos at the other side dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Canberra G. and Sunbury J.. Devils are looking forward to face Camberwell (#7) in Melbourne in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Hume City Broncos will play at home against Cougars (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Norwood Flames' (#6) just 2-point road victory against 7th ranked North Adelaide Rockets 90-88. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of North Adelaide Rockets. Walter Mcbride nailed 30 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Matthew Lycett accounted for 13 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Akech Aliir (200-2000) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists for North Adelaide Rockets in the defeat. Norwood Flames maintains sixth place with 10-8 record. North Adelaide Rockets at the other side keep the seventh position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Gold Coast between Rollers and Thunder. First ranked Rollers (17-2) got a very close home victory over second-best Thunder (15-4). Rollers managed to escape with a 2-point win 90-88 in the fight for the first place. The best player for the winners was Todd Blanchfield who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Shaun Bruce who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. The victory was the sixteenth consecutive win for Rollers. They maintain first place with 17-2 record. Loser Thunder keeps the second position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 33: Western PS won against Bellarine S. on the opponent's court 83-75. Blackburn V. was outscored by Melbourne Uni in a home game 70-94. Sunbury J. recorded a loss to Hume City B. on the road 113-104. McKinnon C. was defeated by Sunbury J. on its own court 92-96. Forestville E. beat C.District L. in Goodwood 107-95. Eastern M. was destroyed by Sturt S. at home 73-123. Woodville W. managed to outperform S.Adelaide P. on the opponent's court 79-76. Winless Southern T. was rolled over W.Adelaide B. in a home game 81-105. Hills H. defeated Hornsby S. on the road 73-61. Inner WB beat Bankstown B. on its own court 102-90. Hills H. won against Bankstown B. in Baulkham Hills 96-89. Canberra G. outscored Albury W.B. at home 95-74. Cent.Coast C. was rolled over Illawarra H. 2 on the opponent's court 100-72. Sutherland S. crushed Manly Warr. in a home game 85-62. Maitland M. was beaten by Newcastle F. on the road 76-68. Penrith P. was destroyed by Norths B. on its own court 80-108. Sydney C. managed to outperform Hornsby S. in Alexandria 84-72. Northside W. managed to beat Brisbane C. at home 86-70. USC Rip crushed Townsville H. on the opponent's court 112-87. Rockhampton R. beat RedCity R. in a home game 103-86. NGC Seahawks was destroyed by SC Phoenix on the road 105-81. Ipswich F. unfortunately lost to SC Phoenix on its own court 104-106. SW Metro P. managed to beat NGC Seahawks in Runcorn 103-99. Cairns M. crushed USC Rip at home 123-102. SD Spartans was beaten by Logan T. on the opponent's court 87-78. Mackay M. won against RedCity R. in a home game 102-84. NW Tasmania unfortunately lost to Hobart C. on the road 68-76. Geelong S. rolled over Keilor T. on its own court 116-85. Ballarat M. was defeated by Bendigo B. in a road game 93-99. Casey C. was beaten by Dandenong R. at home 72-83. Knox R. won against Kilsyth C. on the opponent's court 87-86. Nunawading S. managed to outperform Ringwood H. in a home game 91-87. Diamond V.E. was rolled over Eltham W. on the road 97-69. Frankston B. defeated Sandringham S. on its own court 99-90. Mt Gambier beat Waverley F. in a road game 83-78. Eltham W. won against Mt Gambier at home 95-88. Bendigo B. was outscored by Knox R. on the opponent's court 96-59. Melbourne T. recorded a loss to Sandringham S. in a home game 74-84. Geelong S. crushed Waverley F. on the road 93-72. Casey C. smashed Keilor T. on its own court 98-63. Warwick S. lost to Lakeside L. in North Lake 94-98. SW Slammers outscored Cockburn C. at home 104-81. Perry Lakes H. recorded a loss to Geraldton B. on the opponent's court 99-89. Joondalup W. defeated Lakeside L. in a home game 85-83. SW Slammers was smashed by Perth R. on the road 101-78. Willetton T. won against Mandurah M. on its own court 101-87. Rockingham F. outscored Goldfields G. in a road game 105-74. Kalamunda ES was rolled over East Perth E. at home 48-98.
Group Big VBellarine S. - Western PS 75-83
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Bellarine where 9th ranked Storm (4-14) was defeated by tenth ranked Steelers (2-16) 83-75 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American guard Scott Stone (193-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) who scored 40 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. His fellow American import center Russell Permenter (203-1988, college: Providence) chipped in 9 points and 11 rebounds. Steelers' coach Mark Gaze used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Nathan Gronbeck who recorded 19 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) and guard Max Kos added 20 points respectively. Steelers maintains tenth place with 2-16 record. Storm lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with C.District L. and Eastern M.. Steelers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Storm will play against Cougars (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bellarine S.: K.Max 20+1reb, G.Nathan 19+4reb+1ast, V.Marko 9+8reb+2ast, J.Chery 7+1reb+1ast, J.Rohan 7+7reb+1ast, B.Jye 6+1reb+1ast
Western PS: S.Stone 40+7reb, M.Matthew 18+2reb+1ast, R.Permenter 9+11reb+2ast, J.Gaze 5+3reb+2ast, H.Edward 4+2reb, D.Corletto 3+3reb+5astgschID: 1069939
Blackburn V. - Melbourne Uni 70-94
The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Melbourne Uni's (11-8) road victory over 7th ranked Vikings (5-14) 94-70 on Saturday. Melbourne Uni looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Vikings' players. The best player for the winners was American Isaac Turner (190-1992, college: St.Vincent) who scored 30 points. Guard Shayan Mahboobi chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Ray Mitchell (201-1989, college: CS Stanislaus) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and center Edward Bourke added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Melbourne Uni moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Vikings lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Townsville H.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Blackburn V.: K.Titgyeth 16+4reb+2ast, R.Mitchell 15+11reb+4ast, B.Edward 11+10reb+1ast, K.Keil 8+4reb, R.Lamorticella 4+1reb, J.Tanner 4
Melbourne Uni: I.Turner 30+2reb+2ast, M.Shayan 15+3reb+4ast, R.Joel 12+6reb+1ast, N.Masunda 11+4reb+1ast, P.Zac 8+8reb+1ast, M.Roseby 8+4reb+1astgschID: 1069940
Hume City B. - Sunbury J. 113-104
Not a big story in a game in Tullamarine where 3rd placed Jets (14-5) were defeated by first ranked Hume City Broncos (14-5) 113-104 on Sunday. Hume City Broncos looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU) who scored 36 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 7 assists. His fellow American import point guard Christopher Elder (180-1989, college: St.Francis, IL) chipped in 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Elder is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Hume City Broncos' coach Brett Atley used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Ishmael Sanders (188, college: C-N) who recorded 36 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!) and naturalized Canadian guard Maxwell Barkeley (188-1992, college: Simon Fraser) added 24 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Five Hume City Broncos and four Jets players scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Hume City Broncos. Despite that victory Hume City Broncos went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with Canberra G. and Sunbury J. Hume City Broncos will meet at home Cougars (#4) in the next round. Jets will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sunbury J.: I.Sanders 36+5reb+6ast, M.Barkeley 24+6reb, G.Blackshear 13+11reb+3ast, M.Berezdecky 11+16reb, C.Ned 8+1reb+1ast, M.Nathan 6+3reb+7ast
Hume City B.: T.Manassa 36+7reb+7ast, C.Elder 29+5reb+4ast, M.Viitala 17+10reb+1ast, M.Puondak 16+9reb+4ast, C.Fiddes 12+6reb+2ast, F.Jr Matthew 3+5reb+4astgschID: 1069941
McKinnon C. - Sunbury J. 92-96
Everything went according to plan in McKinnon where third ranked Jets (14-5) beat 5th ranked Cougars (11-8) 96-92 on Saturday. Jets made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Gerald Blackshear (205-1997, college: Detroit) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Nathan Marshall chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St.) who recorded 36 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import guard Nathan Davis (193-1998, college: Seton Hill) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Five Jets and four Cougars players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Jets. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Canberra G. and Hume City B. Loser Cougars dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Jets will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cougars will play against Storm (#9) in Bellarine and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
McKinnon C.: S.Black 36+6reb+6ast, N.Davis 17+7reb+1ast, L.Joe 14+7reb+2ast, J.Beasley 10+7reb+2ast, B.Mitchell 7+7reb+6ast, J.Malvaso 6+1reb+2ast
Sunbury J.: G.Blackshear 22+12reb+2ast, M.Nathan 17+5reb+7ast, M.Barkeley 17+5reb+1ast, I.Sanders 15+6reb+7ast, C.Ned 13+1reb, M.Berezdecky 8+5rebgschID: 1069942
Hume City B. - Wyndham D. 81-107
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Hume City Broncos (14-5) in Tullamarine on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Devils (14-4) 107-81. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Hume City Broncos. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 21 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import point guard Maurice Howard (185-1997, college: Alcorn St., agency: Green Sports Management) chipped in 25 points and 4 assists. Howard is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was forward Corey Fiddes (198, college: CS East Bay) with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Max Viitala (196, college: TWU) scored 16 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Devils have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Hume City Broncos at the other side dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Canberra G. and Sunbury J.. Devils are looking forward to face Camberwell (#7) in Melbourne in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Hume City Broncos will play at home against Cougars (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hume City B.: C.Fiddes 19+11reb+5ast, M.Puondak 17+4reb, M.Viitala 16+4reb+1ast, C.Elder 11+2reb+4ast, T.Manassa 10+2reb+3ast, S.Jah 4+10reb+2ast
Wyndham D.: M.Howard 25+2reb+4ast, K.Green 19+21reb+1ast, M.Ayol 15+5reb+4ast, D.Herbert 14+3reb+3ast, A.Dolny 12+1reb+1ast, A.Ayilara 9+10reb+4astgschID: 1069943
Group NBL1 CentralC.District L. - Forestville E. 95-107
There was no surprise in Gawler where 8th ranked Central District Lions (4-14) were defeated by second ranked Forestville Eagles (13-5) 107-95 on Saturday. Forestville Eagles forced 21 Central District Lions turnovers. Strangely Central District Lions outrebounded Forestville Eagles 47-34 including 32 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) who scored 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Point guard Adam Doyle (176-1991) chipped in 24 points and 7 assists. Forestville Eagles' coach Andrew Simons used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes) who recorded 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and center Ngor Nai (208-2000, college: Baton Rouge) added 11 points and 13 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Forestville Eagles maintains second place with 13-5 record behind leader Rockingham F. Central District Lions lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Eastern M. and Bellarine S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
C.District L.: B.Jenkins 20+5reb+5ast, M.Manyang 16+9reb+1ast, K.Sapwell 15+3reb+4ast, B.Sunday 12+6reb+2ast, N.Nai 11+13reb+2ast, B.Nathan 10+8reb+2ast
Forestville E.: G.Mays 24+7reb+2ast, A.Doyle 24+2reb+7ast, M.Machar 19+4reb+3ast, J.Rios 16+4reb+1ast, B.Rathjen 10+4reb+3ast, O.Hulland 7+6reb+3astgschID: 1066140
Eastern M. - Sturt S. 73-123
No shocking result in a game in Mt. Barker where third ranked Sturt Sabres (12-6) outleveled 9th ranked Eastern Mavericks (4-14) 123-73 on Saturday. Sturt Sabres dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Eastern Mavericks' 44. Sturt Sabres forced 25 Eastern Mavericks turnovers and outrebounded them 48-30 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sturt Sabres shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) who scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Naturalized Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Jack Hemphill (206-1999, college: SFC) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and guard Jasper Rentoy (180-2000) added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Sturt Sabres. They maintain third place with 12-6 record having just two points less than leader Rockingham F., which they share with S.Adelaide P. Eastern Mavericks lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with C.District L. and Bellarine S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Eastern M.: J.Hemphill 14+11reb+2ast, S.Josiah 8+1reb, W.Ben 8, J.Robertson 8+7reb, J.Legan 8+4reb+3ast, A.Bailey 8+1reb+1ast
Sturt S.: J.Forbes 24+9reb+8ast, J.Rigoni 19+6reb, T.Dowdell 19+5reb+1ast, M.Shortt 9+3reb, S.Daly 8+2reb+5ast, D.Nash 8+3reb+1astgschID: 1066141
N.Adelaide R. - Norwood F. 88-90
Very significant was Norwood Flames' (#6) just 2-point road victory against 7th ranked North Adelaide Rockets 90-88. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of North Adelaide Rockets. Norwood Flames forced 22 North Adelaide Rockets turnovers. Strangely North Adelaide Rockets outrebounded Norwood Flames 51-31 including a 36-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Walter Mcbride nailed 30 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and guard Matthew Lycett (194-1990) accounted for 13 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Akech Aliir (200-2000) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Riley Harrap (-2000) added 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for North Adelaide Rockets in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Norwood Flames maintains sixth place with 10-8 record. North Adelaide Rockets at the other side keep the seventh position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
N.Adelaide R.: H.Riley 20+6reb+6ast, D.Carlisle 16+3reb, K.McCalop 15+10reb, D.McDonald 14+3reb+7ast, A.Akech 10+19reb+5ast, P.Steven 10+5reb+1ast
Norwood F.: M.Walter 30+6reb+4ast, I.Miller-Jose 16+6reb+2ast, J.Stanwix 15+2reb+4ast, M.Lycett 13+9reb+2ast, D.Webber 11+2reb+2ast, T.Goodall 4+4rebgschID: 1066142
S.Adelaide P. - Woodville W. 76-79
There was a minor upset in Park Holme where 3rd placed South Adelaide Panthers (12-6) were edged by fifth ranked Woodville Warriors (11-7) 79-76 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American guard Jawan Stepney (192-1995, college: CWU) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists. Guard Riley Meldrum chipped in 20 points. Stepney attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Four Woodville Warriors players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds and the former international power forward Daniel Johnson (212-1988, college: Pepperdine) added 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Woodville Warriors maintains fifth place with 11-7 record. Loser South Adelaide Panthers keep the third position with six games lost. They share it with Sturt S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: D.Johnson 23+11reb+4ast, A.Starling 21+15reb+2ast, S.Johns 11+3reb+4ast, T.Davies 7+4reb+2ast, J.Hoppo 6+6reb+7ast, C.Scott 5+1reb
Woodville W.: R.Meldrum 20+4reb+3ast, B.Janssan 15+5reb+2ast, J.Stepney 15+14reb+8ast, J.Jackson 11+13reb+1ast, A.Maiorana 9+3reb+1ast, B.Ficken 5+1reb+2astgschID: 1066143
Southern T. - W.Adelaide B. 81-105
Very predictable result in Morphett Vale where first ranked Bearcats (15-3) smashed bottom-ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (0-18) 105-81 on Saturday. Bearcats outrebounded Noarlunga City Southern Tigers 49-35 including 20 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was Lachlan Olbrich (208-2003, college: UC Riverside) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Hamish Staude (183-1990) chipped in a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Alexander Dickeson (-2007) who recorded 28 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and American center Anthony Green (208-1996, college: Northeastern) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Five Bearcats and four Noarlunga City Southern Tigers players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Bearcats. They maintain first place with 15-3 record. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers lost their eighteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 18 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Southern T.: D.Alexander 28+8reb+5ast, A.Green 18+6reb+2ast, M.Awak 13, D.Apiok 11+12reb+2ast, L.Nicholas 4+2reb+1ast, K.Jack 4+2reb
W.Adelaide B.: L.Olbrich 30+11reb+3ast, R.Fraser 20+6reb+1ast, N.DeSantis 17+10reb+5ast, S.Sean 16+4reb+5ast, H.Staude 14+10reb+11ast, T.Matthew 6+1rebgschID: 1066144
Group NBL1 EastHornsby S. - Hills H. 61-73
Not a big story in a game in Hornsby where 16th ranked Spiders (1-21) were defeated by seventh ranked Hills Hornets (13-7) 73-61 on Friday. The best player for the winners was guard Lachlan Charlton (192-2000) who scored 19 points. Power forward Campbell Green (204-2001) chipped in 16 points. Four Hills Hornets players scored in double figures. Hills Hornets' coach Reece Potter used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Kwabena Brefo (190-2002) who recorded 11 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Moses Bartley (166-2003) added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Hills Hornets maintains seventh place with 13-7 record. Loser Spiders keep the sixteenth position with 21 games lost. Hills Hornets will meet at home league's leader Excellence in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Spiders will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hornsby S.: B.Kwabena 11+6reb+2ast, D.Garrett 10+2reb, B.White 10+3reb, B.Moses 8+5reb+5ast, M.Peitok 8+9reb, P.Jorgos 5
Hills H.: C.Lachlan 19+2reb+1ast, G.Campbell 16+3reb+1ast, M.Liam 14+3reb+1ast, K.Joshua 10+9reb+1ast, O.Saxon 4+1reb, M.Jamie 3+3rebgschID: 1065674
Inner WB - Bankstown B. 102-90
Everything went according to plan in Inner West where second ranked Bulls (16-4) beat 13th ranked Bankstown Bruins (4-17) 102-90 on Friday. The best player for the winners was American power forward Chris Bryant (203-1992, college: Miami, OH) who scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Alex Higgins-Titsha (197-2000) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. Five Bulls players scored in double figures. Bulls' coach Daniel Kim used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Hayden Blankley (198-2000, college: WT) who recorded a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Kobe Shannon (193, college: Midland) added 18 points respectively. Bulls maintains second place with 16-4 record having just 2 victories less than leader Rockingham F. Bankstown Bruins lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with SW Slammers and Manly Warr.. Bulls will meet at home Norths Soul Sports Bears (#4) in the next round. Bankstown Bruins will play against Falcons (#8) in Broadmeadow and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: H.Blankley 30+10reb+7ast, K.Shannon 18+1reb+3ast, J.McWilliams 14+6reb, C.Miguel 10+3reb+2ast, P.Jonah 8+7reb+5ast, F.Alexander 5+11reb+4ast
Inner WB: C.Bryant 23+9reb+3ast, T.Tolovae 20+7reb, H.Alex 19+9reb+2ast, B.Morrow 15+9reb+4ast, T.Nicko 10+4reb+3ast, I.Signal 5+5reb+2astgschID: 1065675
Bankstown B. - Hills H. 89-96
There was no surprise in Condell Park where 13th ranked Bankstown Bruins (4-17) were defeated by seventh ranked Hills Hornets (13-7) 96-89 on Saturday. Hills Hornets made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was guard Benjamin Kearins (190-1994) who scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Liam Moss (-1998) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Hills Hornets' coach Reece Potter used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Hayden Blankley (198-2000, college: WT) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Kobe Shannon (193, college: Midland) added 20 points and 5 assists respectively. Four Hills Hornets and five Bankstown Bruins players scored in double figures. Hills Hornets maintains seventh place with 13-7 record. Bankstown Bruins lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with SW Slammers and Manly Warr.. Hills Hornets will meet at home league's leader Excellence in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bankstown Bruins will play against Falcons (#8) in Broadmeadow and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: H.Blankley 21+15reb+7ast, K.Shannon 20+3reb+5ast, D.Elkaz 13+5reb+2ast, F.Alexander 10+9reb+2ast, C.Miguel 10+1reb+4ast, S.Jordan 6+5reb
Hills H.: B.Kearins 19+8reb+5ast, M.Liam 16+5reb+1ast, P.Brotherson 14+1reb+1ast, F.Marvin 12+5reb+1ast, C.Lachlan 10+3reb, T.Patrick 8+2rebgschID: 1065676
Canberra G. - Albury W.B. 95-74
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Canberra Gunners (14-5) outleveled at home 9th ranked Bandits (10-11) 95-74 on Saturday. They outrebounded Bandits 49-35 including 36 on the defensive glass. Canberra Gunners looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Dhal Fieg (180-2001, college: S.Georgia Tech) who scored 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Glenn Morison (208-1999, college: St.Edward's) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. Five Canberra Gunners players scored in double figures. Canberra Gunners' coach Peter Herak felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Lochlan Cummings (189-1995, college: HIU) who recorded 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and American power forward Jamir Coleman (204-1997, college: CCSU, agency: Haylett Sports) added 22 points and 11 rebounds respectively. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Canberra Gunners. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Hume City B. and Sunbury J. Loser Bandits dropped to the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Canberra Gunners will meet at home Sutherland Sharks (#6) in the next round. Bandits will play against Mustangs and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Albury W.B.: L.Cummings 23+9reb+4ast, J.Coleman 22+11reb+1ast, M.Parks Jr. 20+6reb, S.Lochlainn 5+4reb, J.Cincurak 2+2reb+5ast, M.Eric 2
Canberra G.: D.Fieg 27+5reb+4ast, G.Morison 19+9reb+3ast, P.Badalassi 15+4reb+5ast, S.Lachlan 14+3reb+4ast, J.Toohey 12+8reb+5ast, R.William 6+5rebgschID: 1065677
Illawarra H. 2 - Cent.Coast C. 100-72
Rather expected game in Wollongong where 12th ranked Crusaders (5-16) were crushed by tenth ranked Hawks (11-10) 100-72 on Saturday. Hawks shot 62.9 percent from the field. Hawks outrebounded Crusaders 39-26 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Crusaders' players. The best player for the winners was guard William Hickey (194-1999) who had a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists. Swingman Noah Pagotto (191-2005) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. Five Hawks players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Luke Cassidy (-2000) who recorded 16 points and 5 steals and Hammish Loader (-1999) added 9 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hawks moved-up to ninth place. Loser Crusaders keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Hawks will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Crusaders will play against Panthers (#15) in Penrith and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cent.Coast C.: C.Luke 16+4reb+3ast, R.Aaron 10+2reb, L.Hammish 9+4reb+2ast, A.Ajay Lawton 9+1reb+3ast, J.Trustum 9+1reb, W.Bates 7+5reb
Illawarra H. 2: T.Coenraad 24+3reb+1ast, P.Noah 19+14reb, L.Walker 16+5reb+1ast, H.William 15+10reb+16ast, F.Brandon 12+2reb, E.Laudato 6+1reb+2astgschID: 1065678
Sutherland S. - Manly Warr. 85-62
Very predictable result when sixth ranked Sutherland Sharks (14-7) smashed at home 14th ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (4-17) 85-62 on Saturday. Sutherland Sharks shot 26 for 36 from the free-throw line, while Manly Warringah Sea Eagles only scored nine points from the stripe. The best player for the winners was Geoff Gerlach (203-1995, college: CUI) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Jordan Mitchell (186-1995, college: BENUM) chipped in 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Sutherland Sharks players scored in double figures. Sutherland Sharks' coach Patrick Williamson felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Matthew Eldridge (203-1996, college: Lindsey Wilson) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and Denis Radosevic (195-1997) added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Sutherland Sharks moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Sandringham S. and Maitland M. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with SW Slammers and Bankstown B.. Sutherland Sharks will meet higher ranked Canberra Gunners (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will play against Hills Hornets (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Manly Warr.: M.Eldridge 12+12reb+3ast, Z.Kimball 10+1reb+2ast, M.Evans 8+2reb+1ast, V.Stefan 8+3reb+1ast, S.Kane 8+4reb, R.Denis 7+6reb+2ast
Sutherland S.: J.Mitchell 19+2reb+3ast, A.Cabrera 18+5reb, G.Gerlach 14+10reb+6ast, M.Beasley 12+7reb+1ast, H.Lochlan 11+4reb+7ast, E.Emmanuel 3gschID: 1065679
Newcastle F. - Maitland M. 76-68
There was an upset in Broadmeadow where 3rd placed Mustangs (14-7) were defeated by eighth ranked Falcons (13-8) 76-68 on Saturday. Falcons outrebounded Mustangs 51-38 including a 42-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Forward Myles Cherry (203-1998, college: Lafayette) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 18 rebounds. Five Falcons players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185-2000, college: Regis Univ.) who recorded 18 points, 5 assists and 6 steals and American guard Kevin Warren (193-1998, college: Chico St.) added 11 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Falcons moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Mustangs dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Sandringham S. and Sutherland S.. Falcons will meet at home Bankstown Bruins (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mustangs will play against Bandits (#11) in Albury and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Maitland M.: W.Cranston-Lown 18+4reb+5ast, J.Hunter 13+3reb, K.Warren 11+4reb+3ast, P.Billy 9+4reb+1ast, J.Edwards 7+3reb+5ast, C.Jay 6+5reb+3ast
Newcastle F.: A.Gaines 18+11reb+4ast, R.Beisty 16+9reb+2ast, T.Akamarmoi 12+3reb+2ast, G.Jaidyn 11+5reb+3ast, M.Cherry 10+18reb, M.Maluach 5+1astgschID: 1065680
Penrith P. - Norths B. 80-108
Everything went according to plan in Penrith where fifth ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (14-6) outscored 15th ranked Panthers (3-17) 108-80 on Saturday. Norths Soul Sports Bears dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Panthers' 36 and made 26-of-34 free shots (76.5 percent) during the game. Norths Soul Sports Bears forced 21 Panthers turnovers and outrebounded them 57-34 including a 38-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Norths Soul Sports Bears looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman Lewis Holey (196-1994, college: St.Francis, IL) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Center Nathaniel Musters (208-1993, college: Lafayette) chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Norths Soul Sports Bears' coach Angus Bourke felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Tomas Ramos who recorded 16 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks and forward Brodie Schwarzer (195-2004) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Five Norths Soul Sports Bears and four Panthers players scored in double figures. Norths Soul Sports Bears moved-up to fourth place. Panthers lost their tenth game in a row. They keep the fifteenth position with 17 games lost. Norths Soul Sports Bears will meet league's second-placed Bulls in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Panthers will play against Crusaders (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Penrith P.: S.Brodie 17+5reb, R.Tomas 16+8reb+6ast, W.Blair 15+4reb, F.Caleb 11+5reb+3ast, F.Jaedyn 10+2reb, C.Albertyn 7+3reb+3ast
Norths B.: L.Holey 20+17reb+1ast, J.Madut 19+3reb+2ast, M.Robert 15+5reb, Y.Michael 13+4reb+7ast, N.Musters 12+8reb+7ast, M.Lucas 11+7reb+1astgschID: 1065681
Hornsby S. - Sydney C. 72-84
There was no surprise in Hornsby where 16th ranked Spiders (1-21) were defeated by eleventh ranked Sydney City Comets (10-10) 84-72 on Sunday. Sydney City Comets forced 21 Spiders turnovers and outrebounded them 49-38 including a 24-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American swingman Ilisia Washington (194-1998, college: Regis Univ.) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import center James Thomas (196, college: Randall) chipped in 9 points and 12 rebounds. Sydney City Comets' coach Lachlan Lonergan used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Kwabena Brefo (190-2002) who recorded 17 points and 6 rebounds and center Peitok Machar (206-2003) added 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively. Four Spiders players scored in double figures. Sydney City Comets moved-up to tenth place. Loser Spiders keep the sixteenth position with 21 games lost. Sydney City Comets will meet at home league's leader Excellence in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Spiders will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hornsby S.: B.Kwabena 17+6reb+2ast, M.Peitok 17+7reb, B.Moses 14+3reb+4ast, G.Thomas 11+6reb+2ast, P.Jorgos 5+4reb+2ast, B.White 4+2reb+1ast
Sydney C.: I.Washington 24+9reb+1ast, W.Swaka 11+2reb+2ast, J.Crnogorac 11+5reb+1ast, J.Thomas 9+12reb+1ast, A.Isaac 8+1reb+4ast, I.Faithfull 6+1reb+2astgschID: 1065682
Group NBL1 NorthGold Coast R. - Logan T. 90-88
A very close game took place in Gold Coast between Rollers and Thunder. First ranked Rollers (17-2) got a very close home victory over second-best Thunder (15-4). Rollers managed to escape with a 2-point win 90-88 in the fight for the first place. Rollers outrebounded Thunder 48-30 including 33 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Todd Blanchfield (198-1991, agency: ONE Sports and Entertainment) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds. The former international guard Jason Cadee (186-1991) chipped in a triple-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Shaun Bruce (190-1991) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists and South Sudanese forward Majok Deng (205-1993, college: ULM) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Four Rollers and five Thunder players scored in double figures. The victory was the sixteenth consecutive win for Rollers. They maintain first place with 17-2 record. Loser Thunder keeps the second position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Logan T.: S.Bruce 18+7reb+11ast, R.Bach 16+1reb+1ast, M.Boston 16+2reb+4ast, M.Young 13+5reb+1ast, M.Deng 12+9reb+3ast, T.Howard 9+2reb+1ast
Gold Coast R.: T.Blanchfield 26+14reb+3ast, T.Cameron 23+9reb+2ast, P.Le Gassick 17+3reb+3ast, J.Cadee 10+11reb+14ast, J.Eustace 7+6reb, R.Billy 7+4reb+2astgschID: 1065836
Northside W. - Brisbane C. 86-70
No shocking result in a game in Taigum where eleventh ranked Northside Wizards (9-10) won against 13th ranked Brisbane Capitals (7-12) 86-70 on Friday. Northside Wizards looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman Andrew White III (200-1993, college: Syracuse) who scored 29 points and 7 rebounds. Lual Diing (205-1998) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. Four Northside Wizards players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was New Zealand power forward James Moors (208-2000, college: Colorado St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Lachlan Dent (184-2000) added 8 points and 10 assists respectively. Brisbane Capitals' coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Northside Wizards maintains eleventh place with 9-10 record. Brisbane Capitals lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Cockburn C. and NGC Seahawks. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: J.Moors 18+10reb, N.Stoddart 11+2reb+1ast, L.Dent 8+1reb+10ast, M.Johns 7+5reb+2ast, M.Malok 7+3reb+1ast, T.Lakes 6+3reb+2ast
Northside W.: A.White III 29+7reb+2ast, D.Lual 21+14reb, C.Healy 18+4reb+5ast, R.Jed 10+4reb+1ast, K.Zunic 4+6reb+9ast, Z.Williams-Hook 2+1rebgschID: 1065837
Townsville H. - USC Rip 87-112
Very expected game in Hermit Park where 14th ranked Townsville Heat (5-14) was crushed by fourth ranked Rip City (10-9) 112-87 on Friday. Rip City had a 35-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Brandon Wood (188-1989, college: Michigan St., agency: Interperformances) who scored 30 points. Forward Corey Shervill (201-1998, college: St.Edward's) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Rip City players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Matthew Rees (205-1987) who recorded 22 points and 4 assists and swingman Richard Peachey (201-2003, college: Umpqua CC) added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Rip City. Despite that victory Rip City went down to seventh position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Townsville Heat dropped to the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Blackburn V.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Townsville H.: M.Rees 22+4reb+4ast, R.Peachey 19+5reb+2ast, L.Yates 13+6reb+2ast, E.Betts 8+2reb+2ast, N.Max 7+1reb+2ast, J.Ward 7+1reb
USC Rip: B.Wood 30+4reb+3ast, C.Shervill 15+11reb+5ast, E.McAlister 15+5reb+2ast, K.Noi 12+4reb+2ast, V.Williams Jr. 12+3reb+3ast, B.Kai 9+3reb+1astgschID: 1065838
Rockhampton R. - RedCity R. 103-86
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifteenth ranked Rockets' (4-15) home victory over 16th ranked Roar (2-17) 103-86 on Friday. They outrebounded Roar 50-35 including 36 on the defensive glass. Rockets looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Roar's players. The best player for the winners was American swingman Malcolm Bernard (198-1994, college: Xavier, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Power forward Damian Prgomet (208-1996, college: SW Baptist) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. Rockets' coach Neal Tweedy used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Jaylen Key (203-1997, college: New Orleans, agency: One Motive Sports) who recorded 24 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Nelson Larkins (180-1996) added 21 points and 7 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rockets maintains fifteenth place with 4-15 record. Roar lost their fifteenth game in a row. They keep the sixteenth position with 17 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
RedCity R.: J.Key 24+8reb, N.Larkins 21+3reb+7ast, J.Molnar 13+2reb+1ast, J.Mumtaz 11+5reb+1ast, K.Bishop 8+10reb+3ast, A.Godinet 5+1reb+1ast
Rockhampton R.: M.Bernard 24+7reb+10ast, C.Maker 23+5reb, S.Biernacki 18+3reb+7ast, D.Prgomet 17+14reb+7ast, A.McWilliam 9+11reb+4ast, J.Summers 7+3reb+4astgschID: 1065839
SC Phoenix - NGC Seahawks 105-81
Not a big story in a game in Cotton Tree where 12th ranked Seahawks (7-12) were rolled over by tenth ranked Phoenix (10-9) 105-81 on Friday. Phoenix looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Seahawks' players. The best player for the winners was guard Jamaal Robateau (196-1994, college: Gardner-Webb) who scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized New Zealand Jonathan Janssen (205-1995, college: HPU) chipped in 23 points and 7 rebounds. Four Phoenix players scored in double figures. Phoenix's coach Brad Chalmers felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Kody Stattmann (202-2000, college: Virginia) who recorded 27 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Wesley Harris (203-1997, college: Tennessee St.) added 18 points respectively. Phoenix moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Seahawks lost their seventh game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Cockburn C. and Brisbane C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
NGC Seahawks: K.Stattmann 27+9reb+3ast, W.Harris 18+3reb, J.Duach 12+6reb+2ast, D.Gurney 8+2reb+1ast, W.Lachlan 6+6reb, W.Page 6+11reb+1ast
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 23+5reb+5ast, J.Janssen 23+7reb+3ast, N.Kahler 15+10reb+2ast, K.Shastri 14+3reb+2ast, M.Bragg 7+7reb+10ast, W.Lewis 6+3reb+3astgschID: 1065840
Ipswich F. - SC Phoenix 104-106
There was a surprise result in Booval where tenth ranked Phoenix (10-9) edged 3rd placed Force (13-6) 106-104 on Saturday. Phoenix dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Force's 36 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Force 48-28 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was New Zealand point guard Mason Bragg (182-1993) who scored 32 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Jamaal Robateau (196-1994, college: Gardner-Webb) chipped in 30 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) who recorded 27 points and 8 assists and naturalized South Sudanese forward Deng Deng (203-1992, college: Baylor) added 28 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Four Phoenix and five Force players scored in double figures. Force's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Phoenix moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Force keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with Willetton T. and Keysborough C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ipswich F.: D.Deng 28+6reb+2ast, N.Sobey 27+3reb+8ast, J.Ralph 13+2reb+10ast, C.Goldfinch 12+2reb+2ast, K.Galloway 12+4reb+3ast, M.Hodgson 9+5reb+1ast
SC Phoenix: M.Bragg 32+5reb+5ast, J.Robateau 30+7reb+2ast, J.Janssen 14+12reb+2ast, K.Shastri 10+3reb+1ast, N.Kahler 7+10reb+3ast, J.Aver 5+3reb+1astgschID: 1065841
NGC Seahawks - SW Metro P. 99-103
There was no surprise in Runaway Bay where 12th ranked Seahawks (7-12) were defeated by sixth ranked South West Metro Pirates (11-8) 103-99 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American swingman Lamar Patterson (196-1991, college: Pittsburgh) who scored 29 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Center Ben Volkman (206-1997, college: Maryville, MO) chipped in 26 points and 9 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Joshua Duach (197-2003, college: Iona) who recorded 38 points (!!!), 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and American guard Wesley Harris (203-1997, college: Tennessee St.) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Four South West Metro Pirates and five Seahawks players scored in double figures. South West Metro Pirates moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Seahawks lost their seventh game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Cockburn C. and Brisbane C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
NGC Seahawks: J.Duach 38+6reb+6ast, W.Harris 19+8reb+1ast, D.Gurney 17+4reb+3ast, K.Stattmann 11+10reb+5ast, W.Lachlan 10+10reb, W.Page 2+3reb+1ast
SW Metro P.: L.Patterson 29+5reb+6ast, B.Volkman 26+9reb+1ast, K.Woodfall 19+6reb+3ast, B.Teys 11+3reb+4ast, J.McLaughlin 8+4reb, Z.Carter 7+8rebgschID: 1065842
Cairns M. - USC Rip 123-102
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Cairns Marlins and 4th placed Rip City had identical 10-8 record. This time Cairns Marlins used a home court advantage and outleveled the opponent from Sippy Downs 123-102 on Saturday night. Cairns Marlins made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was Jonah Antonio (196-1997, college: Wake Forest) who scored 41 points (!!!). The former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) chipped in a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Cairns Marlins' coach Kerry Williams felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized Sudanese forward Kouat Noi (201-1997, college: TCU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds and American guard Brandon Wood (188-1989, college: Michigan St., agency: Interperformances) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Five Cairns Marlins and four Rip City players scored in double figures. Cairns Marlins (11-8) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Rip City dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
USC Rip: K.Noi 37+16reb+2ast, B.Wood 21+6reb+2ast, V.Williams Jr. 15+7reb+5ast, L.Ilton 11+4reb+3ast, E.McAlister 8+1reb+1ast, J.Tueta 6+2reb
Cairns M.: J.Antonio 41+3reb+2ast, T.Dufelmeier 27+10reb+5ast, L.Anderson 16+5reb+6ast, K.Stattmann 13+2reb+5ast, C.Ahwang 11+3reb+2ast, F.Aron 6+2reb+2astgschID: 1065843
Logan T. - SD Spartans 87-78
Very expected game in Loganholme where 7th ranked Brisbane Spartans (10-9) were defeated by second ranked Thunder (15-4) 87-78 on Saturday. Thunder made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game, while Brisbane Spartans only scored six points from the stripe. They outrebounded Brisbane Spartans 47-35 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was South Sudanese forward Majok Deng (205-1993, college: ULM) who had a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 19 rebounds (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!). Guard Shaun Bruce (190-1991) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Akoldah Gak (208-2002) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and guard Koen Sapwell (193-1999, college: CS Monterey) added 18 points respectively. Four Brisbane Spartans players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Thunder maintains second place with 15-4 record having just one victory less than leader Rockingham F. Loser Brisbane Spartans keep the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
SD Spartans: K.Sapwell 18+3reb, G.Akoldah 15+10reb+1ast, A.Ugrinic 14+3reb, D.Kian 11+5reb+1ast, F.Krslovic 7+9reb+5ast, J.Allen 6+2reb+2ast
Logan T.: M.Deng 38+19reb+1ast, S.Bruce 20+11reb+6ast, R.Bach 12+5reb+3ast, M.Boston 7+7reb+2ast, T.Howard 7+2reb, M.Young 2+1reb+1astgschID: 1065844
Mackay M. - RedCity R. 102-84
Very predictable result when fifth ranked Mackay Meteors (11-8) defeated at home 16th ranked Roar (2-17) 102-84 on Saturday. Mackay Meteors dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Roar's 32. They outrebounded Roar 39-25 including a 19-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Mackay Meteors looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Christian Maran (196-1998) who scored 23 points and 6 assists. American guard Tyler Williams (196-1996, college: San Diego) chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Jaylen Key (203-1997, college: New Orleans, agency: One Motive Sports) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and forward Kane Bishop (192-1997) added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Mackay Meteors moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Roar lost their fifteenth game in a row. They keep the sixteenth position with 17 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
RedCity R.: J.Key 22+10reb+3ast, K.Bishop 18+7reb+5ast, A.Michael 13+1reb+5ast, J.Mumtaz 11+2reb, J.Molnar 10+2ast, A.Godinet 4+1reb+2ast
Mackay M.: T.Williams 23+5reb+3ast, M.Christian 23+4reb+6ast, D.Amarco 14+9reb+3ast, I.Lee 13+1reb+8ast, Djery 10+12reb+4ast, M.Kye 10+2reb+1astgschID: 1065845
Group NBL1 SouthHobart C. - NW Tasmania 76-68
Not a big story in a game in Hobart where 17th ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (7-15) was defeated by tenth ranked Chargers (12-10) 76-68 on Friday. The best player for the winners was American guard Devin Watson (185-1995, college: SDSU) who scored 31 points and 6 rebounds. The former international swingman Sam McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Vionte Daniels (188-1997, college: WSU) who recorded 25 points and the other American import swingman Sekou Sylla (196, college: Towson) added 12 points and 15 rebounds respectively. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Chargers. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Diamond V.E. NW Tasmania Thunder lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the seventeenth position with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
NW Tasmania: V.Daniels 25+2reb+3ast, S.Sylla 12+15reb+2ast, C.Brown 9+5reb+1ast, B.Woolley 9+1reb+4ast, T.Armstrong 8+4reb, J.Chilcott 5+3reb+3ast
Hobart C.: D.Watson 31+6reb+2ast, S.McDaniel 20+12reb+3ast, J.Bairstow 11+7reb+4ast, R.Jacob 9+6reb, S.Jordan 3+1reb, Z.White 2+4reb+2astgschID: 1066041
Geelong S. - Keilor T. 116-85
Everything went according to plan when thirteenth ranked Geelong Supercats (10-11) outscored at home 15th ranked Thunder (8-13) 116-85 on Saturday. Geelong Supercats looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Thunder's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Geelong Supercats made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard Gabe Hadley (193-1998) who scored 43 points (!!!). American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU, agency: IceBasket) chipped in a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds, 13 assists and 4 steals. Four Geelong Supercats players scored in double figures. Geelong Supercats' coach Grant Wallace felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward William Jenkins III (201-1996, college: Virginia Union) who recorded a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and power forward Cirkook Riak (203-1992, college: Lamar St.CC) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Geelong Supercats moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Thunder dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Kalamunda ES. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: W.Jenkins III 26+10reb+1ast, C.Riak 18+6reb+1ast, R.Heath 13+8reb+3ast, E.Wardlow 9+4reb+4ast, O.Hayes-Brown 9+5reb, Z.Triplett 3+2reb
Geelong S.: H.Gabe 43+4reb+2ast, G.Blagojevic 24+9reb+3ast, D.Gatlin 12+12reb+13ast, H.Liam 10+1reb+1ast, M.McCarthy 8+6reb+1ast, M.Jack 7+1rebgschID: 1066042
Bendigo B. - Ballarat M. 99-93
There was a minor upset when 10th ranked Ballarat Miners (11-11) were defeated on the road by twelfth ranked Bendigo Braves (10-11) 99-93 on Saturday. Bendigo Braves looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Czech center Adam Pechacek (207-1995) who scored 30 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Luke Rosendale (-2001) chipped in 27 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Tyler Rudolph (198-1996, college: Minot St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points and 17 rebounds and guard Jack Davidson (185-1998) added 27 points and 5 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bendigo Braves moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Ballarat Miners keep the tenth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: D.Jack 27+2reb+5ast, T.Rudolph 25+17reb, A.Thoseby 14+3reb+2ast, N.Pozoglou 13+9reb+4ast, M.Cody 7+4ast, J.Lloyd 5+3reb+1ast
Bendigo B.: A.Pechacek 30+9reb+1ast, R.Luke 27+4reb+4ast, L.Mayen 15+10reb+3ast, M.Dylan 11+1reb+1ast, I.Murphy 5+2reb+3ast, S.Billy 5+3rebgschID: 1066043
Casey C. - Dandenong R. 72-83
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Cranbourne where nineteenth ranked Dandenong Rangers (4-18) won against 18th ranked Cavaliers (3-18) 83-72 on Saturday. Dandenong Rangers forced 19 Cavaliers turnovers. The best player for the winners was Haitian-American power forward Mike Amius (201-1996, college: WCU) who scored 26 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Guard Jack Roberts (196-1999, college: SVSU) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Dandenong Rangers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Senegalese center Sidy Djitte (208-1994, college: Clemson, agency: Helping Ballers) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 18 rebounds and Canadian forward Patrick Emilien (201-1999, college: Maryland) added 17 points respectively. Cavaliers' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Dandenong Rangers moved-up to eighteenth place. Cavaliers lost their tenth game in a row. They dropped to the nineteenth position with 18 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Casey C.: S.Djitte 20+18reb+3ast, P.Emilien 17+4reb+1ast, M.Riggs 12+1reb, P.Bungei 8+4reb+3ast, J.Perry 5+2reb+2ast, M.Perry 4+4ast
Dandenong R.: M.Amius 26+9reb+2ast, J.Roberts 17+7reb+2ast, P.Deng 15+5reb+1ast, J.Ghee 10+6reb+2ast, B.Harrison 6+1ast, E.Lawson 5+1rebgschID: 1066044
Kilsyth C. - Knox R. 86-87
Very expected game when 14th ranked Kilsyth Cobras (9-13) were edged at home by first ranked Knox Raiders (17-4) 87-86 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American Wayne Stewart Jr (201, college: A&M-Commerce) who scored 24 points and 8 rebounds. The former international forward Mason Peatling (203-1997, college: EWU) chipped in 6 points and 15 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jamie Ahale (196-1999, college: UIC) who recorded 37 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and guard Adrian Tomada (-1995) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Knox Raiders. They maintain first place with 17-4 record. Loser Kilsyth Cobras keep the fourteenth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: J.Ahale 37+9reb+2ast, M.Dielemans 17+1ast, A.Tomada 16+6reb+3ast, A.MacMillan 8+10reb+1ast, F.Nicholas 2+5reb+1ast, H.MacDonald 2+7reb
Knox R.: W.Stewart Jr 24+8reb+3ast, K.Feagin 15+3reb+2ast, R.Austin 11+4reb, M.Akec 10+4reb+1ast, B.Nunn 9+3reb+5ast, M.Peatling 6+15reb+3astgschID: 1066045
Nunawading S. - Ringwood H. 91-87
Very predictable result in East Burwood where seventh ranked Spectres (13-9) defeated 16th ranked Ringwood Hawks (8-14) 91-87 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Spectres outrebounded Ringwood Hawks 45-28 including 32 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Will Carius (201, college: W.Illinois) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Josh Tomasi (208-2000, college: St.Cloud St.) chipped in 22 points and 8 rebounds. Four Spectres players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jonathan Lawton (188-1996, college: FSC, agency: IceBasket) who recorded 41 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import forward Kyle Daggett (198-1999, college: Shepherd) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Spectres moved-up to sixth place. Loser Ringwood Hawks keep the sixteenth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ringwood H.: J.Lawton 41+7reb+4ast, K.Daggett 11+6reb+3ast, L.Shelley 11+1ast, A.Sturt 6+5reb+1ast, S.Clarke 6+4reb+2ast, S.Harrison 5+1reb+1ast
Nunawading S.: J.Tomasi 22+8reb+1ast, W.Carius 19+12reb+3ast, K.Box 15+8reb, J.Geer 11+1reb+4ast, D.Christian 10+1reb+1ast, D.Tristan 9+4reb+3astgschID: 1066046
Eltham W. - Diamond V.E. 97-69
Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (12-10) were rolled over on the road by fifth ranked Eltham Wildcats (13-8) 97-69 on Saturday. Eltham Wildcats outrebounded Diamond Valley Eagles 47-36 including a 42-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 54.3 percentage. Eltham Wildcats looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Diamond Valley Eagles' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Eltham Wildcats made 10 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard Owen Foxwell (187-2003) who scored 26 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Power forward Callum Dalton (207-2000) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. At the other side the best for losing team was forward BJ Symons (-1998) who recorded 20 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized Sudanese forward Ngor Manyang (200-1993) added 19 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Eltham Wildcats maintains fifth place with 13-8 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Diamond Valley Eagles lost their third game in a row. They keep the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with Hobart C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Diamond V.E.: S.BJ 20+6reb+1ast, N.Manyang 19+4reb+2ast, D.O'Wili 12+3reb, B.Allen 7+5reb+1ast, C.Joel 3+2reb, M.Reynolds 2+2reb+2ast
Eltham W.: F.Owen 26+9reb+7ast, C.Dalton 18+9reb+2ast, S.Whelan 14+4reb, S.Short 12+3reb+6ast, J.Sykes 9+10reb+5ast, A.Glover 8+6reb+6astgschID: 1066047
Frankston B. - Sandringham S. 99-90
Everything went according to plan in Seaford where second ranked Frankston Blues (16-6) beat 4th placed Sabres (14-7) 99-90 on Saturday. Frankston Blues made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was forward Daniel Trist (206-1992, college: Lafayette) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). The former international swingman Brad Newley (198-1985) chipped in 26 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Ben Ayre (188-1995, college: Newman) who recorded 24 points and 5 assists and the former international forward Dane Pineau (206-1994, college: SMC) added 13 points and 17 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) respectively. Four Frankston Blues and five Sabres players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Frankston Blues. They maintain second place with 16-6 record having just six point less than leader Rockingham F. Loser Sabres keep the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Maitland M. and Sutherland S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: B.Ayre 24+3reb+5ast, C.Asuncion-Byrd 17+3reb+2ast, K.Tom 16+6reb+5ast, D.Pineau 13+17reb+1ast, B.Campbell 12+3reb+5ast, K.Kaylan 3+1reb
Frankston B.: B.Newley 26+5reb+1ast, D.Trist 25+12reb+2ast, L.Barker 15+4reb+3ast, I.Hadziomerovic 10+6reb+2ast, L.Barker 8+3reb+11ast, M.Vincent 7+4rebgschID: 1066048
Waverley F. - Mt Gambier 78-83
There was no surprise in Mount Waverley where 6th ranked Waverley Falcons (12-9) were defeated by third ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (15-6) 83-78 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Nick Marshall (196-1999, college: Clarke) who scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. American Titus Robinson (201-1990, college: Buffalo) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Five Mount Gambier Pioneers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Tristan Forsyth (208-1998, college: CBU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and American point guard AJ Harris (175-1996, college: NM State) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively. Waverley Falcons' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Mount Gambier Pioneers maintains third place with 15-6 record having just four point less than leader Rockingham F., which they share with Perry Lakes H. Loser Waverley Falcons dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Warwick S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: T.Forsyth 16+11reb+1ast, A.Harris 16+3reb+4ast, D.Stith 10+9reb+3ast, D.Kernich-Drew 9+5reb+1ast, M.Harper 8+2reb, B.Lewis 6+2reb
Mt Gambier: T.Robinson 19+5reb+1ast, N.Marshall 16+6reb+5ast, J.Lampkin 12+9reb+3ast, T.Kubank 12+4reb+1ast, A.Shelley 12+4reb+1ast, M.Dylan 7+2reb+1astgschID: 1066049
Eltham W. - Mt Gambier 95-88
There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Eltham Wildcats (13-8) won against at home 3rd placed Mount Gambier Pioneers (15-6) 95-88 on Sunday. Eltham Wildcats outrebounded Mount Gambier Pioneers 39-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Callum Dalton (207-2000) who scored 27 points and 8 rebounds. The former international guard Angus Glover (192-1998) chipped in 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international swingman Nick Marshall (196-1999, college: Clarke) who recorded 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Dylan Marshall (188-2003) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Eltham Wildcats maintains fifth place with 13-8 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Mount Gambier Pioneers keep the third position with six games lost. They share it with Perry Lakes H.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Mt Gambier: N.Marshall 19+7reb+5ast, M.William 16+1ast, M.Dylan 16+2reb+4ast, T.Kubank 12+3reb+2ast, T.Robinson 10+2reb, J.Lampkin 9+9reb+1ast
Eltham W.: C.Dalton 27+8reb, A.Glover 25+5reb+4ast, O.Magbegor 12+8reb, F.Owen 12+4reb+6ast, J.Sykes 8+6reb+1ast, S.Short 6+5reb+11astgschID: 1066050
Knox R. - Bendigo B. 96-59
Very expected game in Wantirna South where 12th ranked Bendigo Braves (10-11) were crushed by first ranked Knox Raiders (17-4) 96-59 on Sunday. Knox Raiders dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Bendigo Braves' 30. Knox Raiders forced 20 Bendigo Braves turnovers. The best player for the winners was American point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) who scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import Wayne Stewart Jr (201, college: A&M-Commerce) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Five Knox Raiders players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Czech center Adam Pechacek (207-1995) who recorded 20 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized South Sudanese forward Lat Mayen (206-1998, college: Nebraska) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Knox Raiders. They maintain first place with 17-4 record. Loser Bendigo Braves dropped to the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: A.Pechacek 20+7reb+1ast, L.Mayen 13+7reb, B.Johnson 7+1reb+1ast, O.Lachlan 7+1reb+1ast, K.Harry 4+1reb+1ast, O.Liam 3+6reb+1ast
Knox R.: W.Stewart Jr 18+7reb+1ast, K.Feagin 18+5reb+4ast, R.Austin 15+8reb+1ast, M.Akec 15+3reb+1ast, M.Peatling 10+4reb+1ast, T.Beau 10+1astgschID: 1066051
Melbourne T. - Sandringham S. 74-84
Very predictable result in Melbourne where fourth ranked Sabres (14-7) defeated 12th ranked Tigers (10-11) 84-74 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was guard Campbell Blogg (194-2003) who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Tom Koppens (201-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Five Sabres players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) who recorded a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds and guard Michael Wearne (188-1996, college: St.Rose, NY) added 16 points respectively. Tigers' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Sabres maintains fourth place with 14-7 record, which they share with Maitland M. and Sutherland S. Loser Tigers dropped to the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: J.Purchase 27+13reb+2ast, M.Wearne 16+1reb+3ast, R.Simankevicius 8+6reb+1ast, F.Von Hofe 8+2reb+4ast, K.Beau 6, M.Gaze 5+4reb+1ast
Sandringham S.: B.Campbell 20+6reb+6ast, K.Tom 18+10reb, C.Asuncion-Byrd 13+2reb+2ast, N.Gabsch 13+5reb, K.Kaylan 10+7reb+4ast, G.Cooper 8+1reb+1astgschID: 1066052
Waverley F. - Geelong S. 72-93
There was an upset in Mount Waverley where higher ranked Waverley Falcons (12-9) were rolled over by thirteenth ranked Geelong Supercats (10-11) 93-72 on Sunday. Geelong Supercats outrebounded Waverley Falcons 51-36 including 18 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 17 rebounds. Center Matthew McCarthy (205-1996, college: USF) chipped in a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Jake Heath (185-1997, college: SD Mines) who recorded 23 points and 5 assists and forward Dylan Larkin (-1998) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Geelong Supercats moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Waverley Falcons dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Warwick S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: J.Heath 23+4reb+5ast, D.Ryan 15+6reb, D.Larkin 12+7reb+2ast, M.Harper 9+4reb+1ast, A.Karabatsos 5+5reb+5ast, N.Andrew 3
Geelong S.: G.Blagojevic 30+17reb+2ast, M.McCarthy 26+10reb+1ast, N.Velasquez 11+1reb+2ast, H.Liam 9+6reb+2ast, P.Jay 7+1reb+1ast, D.Gatlin 6+6reb+6astgschID: 1066053
Casey C. - Keilor T. 98-63
There was a small surprise in Cranbourne where eighteenth ranked Cavaliers (3-18) outscored 15th ranked Thunder (8-13) 98-63 on Sunday. Cavaliers looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Thunder's players. The best player for the winners was swingman Blake Taylor (191-2001) who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Senegalese center Sidy Djitte (208-1994, college: Clemson, agency: Helping Ballers) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Cavaliers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Oliver Hayes-Brown (208-2000, college: UC Riverside) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and guard Robbie Heath (190-1998, college: Pepperdine) added 20 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Cavaliers went down to nineteenth position due to points difference. Loser Thunder dropped to the ninth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Kalamunda ES. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: R.Heath 20+2reb+1ast, O.Hayes-Brown 19+10reb, W.Jenkins III 15+6reb, E.Wardlow 4+3reb+4ast, R.Lewis 3, M.Brodie 2+1reb
Casey C.: T.Blake 25+7reb+4ast, S.Djitte 16+8reb+5ast, N.Frost 13+11reb, P.Bungei 11+10reb+7ast, M.Riggs 11+2reb+1ast, H.Marks 7+1astgschID: 1066054
Group NBL1 WestLakeside L. - Warwick S. 98-94
There was a minor upset in North Lake where 6th ranked Senators (12-9) were defeated by eighth ranked Lightning (10-11) 98-94 on Friday. Lightning looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Max Richards (201-2000, college: USU Eastern) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Joshua Davey (198-2000, college: LCU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Ethan Elliott (190-2004, college: Trinity Baptist) who recorded 29 points and 7 assists and the former international forward Cody Ellis (202-1990, college: St.Louis) added 20 points respectively. Five Lightning and four Senators players scored in double figures. Senators' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Lightning maintains eighth place with 10-11 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Senators dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Waverley F.. Lightning will meet Magic (#14) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Senators will play against the league's leader Flames (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: E.Elliott 29+4reb+7ast, C.Ellis 20+4reb+1ast, M.Connor 16+3reb+1ast, C.Davis 13+6reb+3ast, P.George 6+3reb+2ast, H.Ford 4+4reb+2ast
Lakeside L.: M.Richards 25+10reb+2ast, J.Davey 18+14reb+2ast, D.Green 17+2reb+1ast, R.Mackenzie 15+3reb+9ast, K.Armour 11+2reb+3ast, D.Jackson 9+3reb+3astgschID: 1066283
SW Slammers - Cockburn C. 104-81
There was a small surprise in Bunbury where thirteenth ranked Slammers (4-17) outleveled 10th ranked Cougars (7-12) 104-81 on Friday. Slammers forced 28 Cougars turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman Buay Tuach (198-1995, college: LMU, agency: Haylett Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 8 assists. Canadian forward Ben Stevens (206-1999, college: Laurier) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Slammers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Courtney Alexander (203-1997, college: Tenn Tech) who recorded 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard Taj Benning (193-1998, college: Fairfield) added 20 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Slammers maintains thirteenth place with 4-17 record, which they share with Bankstown B. and Manly Warr. Cougars lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Brisbane C. and NGC Seahawks. Slammers will meet at home higher ranked Tigers (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cougars will play against Suns (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cockburn C.: T.Benning 20+2reb+1ast, C.Alexander 19+9reb+4ast, H.Josh 13+7reb, S.Chan 8+4reb+2ast, P.Nathan 7+13reb, G.Field 4+1ast
SW Slammers: B.Tuach 41+12reb+8ast, B.Stevens 15+6reb+3ast, C.Xavier 13+2reb, F.Jack 11+2reb+2ast, C.Weeden 9+4reb+2ast, D.Okummu 6+3reb+1astgschID: 1066284
Geraldton B. - Perry Lakes H. 99-89
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Wonthella where second-best Hawks (15-6) were defeated by third ranked Buccaneers (15-5) 99-89 on Saturday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Buccaneers dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Hawks' 34. They outrebounded Hawks 40-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was guard Johny Narkle (198-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Shaun Stewart (183-1994, college: Limestone, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Daniel Alexander (206-1991, college: GCU, agency: Haylett Sports) who recorded 25 points and guard Mitchell Clarke (186-1999) added 21 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Five Buccaneers and four Hawks players scored in double figures. Buccaneers moved-up to second place. Loser Hawks dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Mt Gambier. Buccaneers will meet Tigers (#4) in the next round. Hawks will play against Wanneroo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: D.Alexander 25+3reb+2ast, M.Clarke 21+5reb+2ast, A.Ferguson 15+7reb+1ast, B.Purser 12+3reb+2ast, M.Leary 9+4reb+5ast, L.Thomas 3+2reb+1ast
Geraldton B.: N.Johny 18+10reb+5ast, F.Klasztorny 15+6reb+2ast, S.Stewart 15+4reb+5ast, A.Ralph 14+2reb, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 14+4reb+3ast, L.Hunt 11+6reb+2astgschID: 1066285
Joondalup W. - Lakeside L. 85-83
Rather predictable result in Joondalup where sixth ranked Wanneroo (13-8) edged 8th ranked Lightning (10-11) 85-83 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American forward Quintin Dove (200-1998, college: UT Martin) who had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. His fellow American import swingman CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) chipped in 27 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-1999, college: LCU) who recorded 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Kyle Armour (183-1989, college: Augusta) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively. The victory was the third consecutive win for Wanneroo. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Lightning keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Wanneroo will meet higher ranked Hawks (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Lightning will play against Magic (#14) in Mandurah and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: R.Mackenzie 25+7reb+5ast, K.Armour 17+3reb+4ast, D.Green 10+9reb+1ast, D.Jackson 9+3reb+1ast, L.Benjamin 7+3reb, M.Richards 5+4reb+1ast
Joondalup W.: Q.Dove 33+10reb+2ast, C.Turnage 27+6reb+3ast, C.Jurlina 10+10reb+3ast, I.Dimakopoulos 8+2reb+2ast, M.Muo 6+3reb+3ast, J.Wellsteed 1+4reb+3astgschID: 1066286
Perth R. - SW Slammers 101-78
Not a big story in a game in Northbridge where 13th ranked Slammers (4-17) were rolled over by fifth ranked Redbacks (13-8) 101-78 on Saturday. Redbacks dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Slammers' 50. Redbacks forced 28 Slammers turnovers. The best player for the winners was American guard Bryton Hobbs (183-1991, college: Northeastern St.) who scored 25 points and 4 assists. The former international forward David Okwera (208-2002) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Canadian forward Ben Stevens (206-1999, college: Laurier) who recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds and American swingman Buay Tuach (198-1995, college: LMU, agency: Haylett Sports) added 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Redbacks maintains fifth place with 13-8 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Slammers keep the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Bankstown B. and Manly Warr.. Redbacks will meet at home Giants (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Slammers will play against Tigers and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: B.Stevens 25+15reb+2ast, B.Tuach 23+7reb+6ast, C.Xavier 9+4reb, C.Richardson 6+2reb+4ast, C.Weeden 6+3reb+1ast, M.Deng 6+2ast
Perth R.: B.Hobbs 25+4reb+4ast, O.David 18+6reb+1ast, T.Jackson 17+3reb+3ast, M.Colton 9+7reb+1ast, J.Formosa 8, J.Herbert 7+3rebgschID: 1066287
Willetton T. - Mandurah M. 101-87
Everything went according to plan in Willetton where fourth ranked Tigers (13-6) beat 14th ranked Magic (2-19) 101-87 on Saturday. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was center Gorjok Gak (211-1996, college: CBU) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Damien Scott (192-1992) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Ray Turner (206-1990, college: Texas A&M) who recorded a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds and the other American import DeQuan Abrom (188-1996, college: Belm.Abbey) added 19 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists respectively. Magic's coach rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tigers moved-up to third place, which they share with Ipswich F. and Keysborough C. Magic lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 19 games lost. Tigers will meet at home league's second-placed Buccaneers in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Magic will play against Lightning (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: R.Turner 35+18reb+3ast, D.Abrom 19+9reb+7ast, K.Daniels 8+5reb+3ast, C.Miegel 7+6reb+2ast, C.Kyle 6+1reb+1ast, P.Byron 6+3reb+2ast
Willetton T.: D.Scott 18+4reb+4ast, G.Gak 16+12reb+3ast, A.Black 15+2reb+2ast, F.Travis 13+6reb+2ast, D.Hoskins Jr. 12+4reb+2ast, M.Vigor 9+6reb+5astgschID: 1066288
Goldfields G. - Rockingham F. 74-105
There was no surprise in Kalgoorlie where 11th ranked Giants (7-13) were outplayed by first ranked Flames (18-3) 105-74 on Saturday. Flames forced 21 Giants turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Travis Durnin (201-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. American power forward Jeremy Combs (201-1995, college: Texas Southern) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Four Flames players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Manylok Malek (205-1994) who recorded 8 points and 8 rebounds and forward Kon Anguik (196-1996, college: Simpson, CA) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Flames. They maintain first place with 18-3 record. Loser Giants keep the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Flames will meet Senators (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Giants will play against Redbacks (#5) in Northbridge and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Goldfields G.: C.Hamish 15+2reb+1ast, K.Anguik 13+5reb+1ast, M.Dupree 13+3reb+2ast, J.Reid 10+4reb+4ast, M.Malek 8+8reb+3ast, D.Ballantyne 7+10reb+1ast
Rockingham F.: T.Durnin 19+12reb+1ast, J.Combs 18+10reb+1ast, J.Beard 15+1reb, D.Walker 15+2reb+5ast, R.Godfrey 15+5reb+3ast, C.Beard 8+8reb+3astgschID: 1066289
Kalamunda ES - East Perth E. 48-98
There was a small surprise in Kalamunda where twelfth ranked Eagles (7-14) outleveled 9th ranked Suns (8-13) 98-48 on Saturday. Eagles held Suns to an opponent 24.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 50.0 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Suns 66-31 including a 45-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Eagles looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Suns' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Eagles made 9 blocks. The best player for the winners was power forward Sebit Reath (208-1998, college: Lee JC) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 22 rebounds. American center Lukas Milner (208-2000, college: Boise St., agency: One Motive Sports) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. Four Eagles players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was New Zealand guard Joe Cook-Green (185-1997, college: TxWes) who recorded 16 points and 4 assists and forward Tom Atkinson (198-1998) added 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Eagles. They maintain twelfth place with 7-14 record. Suns lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Keilor T.. Eagles will meet at home league's second-placed Buccaneers in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Suns will play against Cougars (#10) in Hamilton Hill and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kalamunda ES: J.Cook-Green 16+4reb+4ast, A.Tom 8+8reb+4ast, M.Di Ante 6+2reb+1ast, A.Deng 6+5reb, S.Salinas 6+4reb+1ast, A.Almanza 2+3reb
East Perth E.: L.Milner 20+9reb+2ast, J.Grace 18+3reb+4ast, S.Reath 15+22reb+1ast, T.Young 11+7reb+4ast, S.Noah 10+3reb, A.Jarrad 8+9reb+2astgschID: 1066290
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