State League Regular Season is still in too early stage and there may be still significant changes in the standings. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Salties defeated Brisbane Spartans in Darwin 102-89. Salties outrebounded Brisbane Spartans 50-34 including a 35-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for the former international guard Sean Macdonald (185-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Jerron Jamerson (194-1992, college: Goshen) helped adding 18 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-2004) with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brisbane Spartans will play next round against Phoenix trying to get back on the winning streak. Salties will try to continue on its current victory against Cairns Marlins at home.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Jets (1-1) in Tullamarine. Visitors were rolled over by Hume City Broncos (3-0) 102-74. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Christopher Kaba accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Nathan Marshall came up with 7 points and 6 assists for Jets in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hume City Broncos will play against Storm (#9) in Bellarine in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jets will play on the road against Melbourne Uni to get more than just one victory in their record.
Quite upsetting was Vikings' 30-point home defeat in a game versus Melbourne Uni who smashed hosts The best player for the winners was Matt Roseby who scored 26 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Titgyeth Kwajakwan who recorded 29 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Melbourne Uni will meet at home Jets (#6) in the next round. Vikings' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Melbourne Camberwell.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 3: Camberwell won against Bellarine S. on the opponent's court 92-85. Keysborough C. outscored Western PS in a home game 82-60. Melbourne Uni managed to beat McKinnon C. on the road 95-84. Camberwell was crushed by Wyndham D. on its own court 62-120. N.Adelaide R. smashed C.District L. in Greenacres 95-70. S.Adelaide P. won against Eastern M. at home 94-79. Forestville E. outscored Southern T. on the opponent's court 101-59. Winless W.Adelaide B. lost to undefeated Woodville W. in a home game 88-93. Sturt S. crushed Norwood F. on the road 102-66. Winless Bankstown B. was smashed by Illawarra H. 2 on its own court 67-86. Winless Penrith P. lost to undefeated BA CoE in Canberra 37-110. Manly Warr. managed to outperform Cent.Coast C. at home 82-73. Winless Hills H. recorded a loss to Albury W.B. on the opponent's court 80-70. Sutherland S. was defeated by Inner WB in a home game 85-94. Canberra G. was beaten by Newcastle F. on the road 81-72. Sydney C. destroyed Hornsby S. on its own court 88-56. Canberra G. unfortunately lost to Cent.Coast C. in Terrigal 88-102. BA CoE rolled over Illawarra H. 2 at home 104-80. Norths B. defeated Maitland M. on the opponent's court 93-79. Logan T. beat SW Metro P. in a home game 95-77. Winless Rockhampton R. lost to undefeated Mackay M. on the road 90-106. Winless Brisbane C. lost to undefeated Northside W. on its own court 109-113. Gold Coast R. managed to beat NGC Seahawks in a road game 93-80. Townsville H. crushed Cairns M. at home 99-70. SC Phoenix smashed USC Rip on the opponent's court 101-82. Ipswich F. won against RedCity R. in a home game 79-73.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 31 points and 4 assists by Maurice Howard of Wyndham D..
Group Big VBellarine S. - Camberwell 85-92
The game between closely ranked teams ended with Storm's (0-2) home loss to Camberwell (2-2) 85-92 on Saturday. Camberwell outrebounded Storm 48-32 including 17 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American Anthony Kimble (196-1987, college: GSC) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import forward Sean Clarke chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Kimble is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Camberwell players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Josh Chery (190, college: St.Francis, IL) who recorded 21 points and guard Max Kos added 21 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Camberwell's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Melbourne to the arena Vikings.
Top scorers:
Camberwell: B.Crowe 20+2reb, C.Sean 17+10reb+3ast, B.Fisto 17+8reb+4ast, A.Kimble 14+12reb+5ast, D.Pino 8+4reb+2ast, J.West 6+3reb+3ast
Bellarine S.: J.Chery 21+4reb+2ast, K.Max 21+2reb+3ast, V.Marko 18+8reb, L.Varley 7+4reb+7ast, H.Jamieson 6+3reb, J.King 6+8reb+2astgschID: 1069859
Hume City B. - Sunbury J. 102-74
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Jets (1-1) in Tullamarine. Visitors were rolled over by Hume City Broncos (3-0) 102-74. Hume City Broncos dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Jets' 32. They outrebounded Jets 43-28 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). His fellow American import forward Christopher Kaba (203-1988, college: N.Colorado) accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Four Hume City Broncos players scored in double figures. Guard Nathan Marshall came up with 7 points and 6 assists and naturalized Canadian guard Maxwell Barkeley (188, college: Simon Fraser) added 15 points respectively for Jets in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hume City Broncos will play against Storm (#9) in Bellarine in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jets will play on the road against Melbourne Uni to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Hume City B.: T.Manassa 21+6reb+1ast, C.Kaba 19+6reb+2ast, C.Elder 11+2reb+6ast, M.Puondak 10+5reb+1ast, S.Prendergast 9, S.Elijah-Taye 9+2reb+2ast
Sunbury J.: M.Barkeley 15+1reb+1ast, T.Clayton 9+5reb+1ast, I.Sanders 8+3reb+3ast, J.Weston 7+1ast, M.Nathan 7+4reb+6ast, B.Kevin 6+1astgschID: 1069860
Keysborough C. - Western PS 82-60
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Keysborough where Cougars (1-2) smashed Steelers (0-2) 82-60 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was forward Leonard HarperBaker who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 22 rebounds. American point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) chipped in 17 points. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Russell Permenter (203-1988, college: Providence) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks and the other American import guard Scott Stone (193-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cougars will meet at home Cougars (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Steelers will play against Devils (#3) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Keysborough C.: H.Leonard 19+22reb+1ast, A.Williams 17+4reb+3ast, G.Newby 13+5reb+2ast, C.Enge 8+6reb, J.Leclerc 7+2reb, K.Smith 7+1reb
Western PS: R.Permenter 16+12reb+3ast, S.Stone 11+6reb+3ast, D.Corletto 8+5reb+5ast, M.Matthew 7+2reb, J.Gaze 7+4reb+2ast, S.Sandhu 5+2reb+1astgschID: 1069861
McKinnon C. - Melbourne Uni 84-95
Not a big story in a game in McKinnon where Cougars (2-1) were defeated by Melbourne Uni (2-1) 95-84 on Saturday. Melbourne Uni made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was forward Joel Rimes (196) who scored 38 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Nicholas Masunda (188-1985) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was guard Mitchell Barry (190, college: HPU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists and American guard Nathan Davis (193-1998, college: Seton Hill) added 21 points respectively. Four Melbourne Uni and five Cougars players scored in double figures. Melbourne Uni will meet at home Jets (#6) in the next round. Cougars will play against Cougars (#8) in Keysborough and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Melbourne Uni: R.Joel 38+5reb+3ast, N.Masunda 18+9reb+1ast, M.Shayan 10+3reb+6ast, L.Killey 10+5reb, M.Roseby 9+3reb+1ast, X.Evans 5+5reb+2ast
McKinnon C.: N.Davis 21+3reb+2ast, M.Barry 14+6reb+10ast, D.Agoth 13+5reb+1ast, J.Malvaso 11+5reb+2ast, J.Beasley 10+4reb+1ast, L.Joe 10+8rebgschID: 1069862
Blackburn V. - Melbourne Uni 81-111
Quite upsetting was Vikings' 30-point home defeat in a game versus Melbourne Uni who smashed hosts They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 60.9 percentage. Melbourne Uni looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Matt Roseby (206, college: Las Positas) who scored 26 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Joel Rimes (196) chipped in 23 points and 4 assists. Four Melbourne Uni players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Titgyeth Kwajakwan who recorded 29 points and forward Jakobe Hunter added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Melbourne Uni will meet at home Jets (#6) in the next round. Vikings' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Melbourne Camberwell.
Top scorers:
Melbourne Uni: M.Roseby 26+6reb+1ast, R.Joel 23+2reb+4ast, N.Masunda 18+8reb+3ast, M.Joshua 11+2ast, M.Shayan 10+2reb+4ast, F.Ben 8+4reb+1ast
Blackburn V.: K.Titgyeth 29+4reb+1ast, B.Edward 10+3reb+1ast, Z.Michael 9+3reb, R.Mitchell 9+3reb, J.Tanner 9+1reb+3ast, H.Jakobe 7+6reb+1astgschID: 1069863
Camberwell - Wyndham D. 62-120
The game between closely ranked teams ended with Devils' (2-1) road victory over Camberwell (2-2) 120-62 on Sunday. Devils dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Camberwell's 20 and made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Devils forced 20 Camberwell turnovers and outrebounded them 48-32 including a 38-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American point guard Maurice Howard (185-1997, college: Alcorn St., agency: Green Sports Management) who scored 31 points and 4 assists. Guard Oskar Jones chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds. Worth to mention Howard played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Five Devils players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American Anthony Kimble (196-1987, college: GSC) who recorded 13 points and 8 rebounds and guard Fisto Bizima added 11 points respectively. Camberwell's coach Oliver Reid gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Devils will meet Steelers (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Camberwell's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Melbourne to the arena Vikings.
Top scorers:
Wyndham D.: M.Howard 31+4reb+4ast, J.Oskar 21+8reb+1ast, T.Abram 17+3reb+3ast, A.Ayilara 17+7reb+2ast, K.Green 16+6reb+1ast, D.Emmanwiel 9+5reb
Camberwell: C.Sean 14+2reb, A.Kimble 13+8reb, B.Fisto 11+3reb+2ast, A.Tim 5, Z.Matt 5, J.West 4+4reb+2astgschID: 1069864
Group NBL1 CentralC.District L. - N.Adelaide R. 70-95
But Central District Lions were not able to use a home court advantage and were outplayed by the opponent from Greenacres 95-70 on Saturday night. North Adelaide Rockets dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Central District Lions' 40. They outrebounded Central District Lions 41-29 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Riley Harrap who scored 31 points and 6 rebounds. Akech Aliir chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. North Adelaide Rockets' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes) who recorded 29 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import guard Kevin Baker (188-1995, college: Troy) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. North Adelaide Rockets will meet Forestville Eagles in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Central District Lions will play against Woodville Warriors (#5) in Flinders Park and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
N.Adelaide R.: H.Riley 31+6reb+3ast, A.Akech 21+7reb+3ast, D.McDonald 17+7reb+3ast, K.McCalop 15+11reb+3ast, D.Carlisle 7+4reb+3ast, S.Jaxon 2
C.District L.: B.Jenkins 29+5reb+2ast, K.Baker 10+11reb+2ast, G.Ayual 10+2reb, N.Nai 10+5reb, K.Sapwell 7+2reb+3ast, B.Sunday 4+2reb+1astgschID: 1066055
S.Adelaide P. - Eastern M. 94-79
South Adelaide Panthers used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Mt. Barker 94-79 on Saturday night. South Adelaide Panthers dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Eastern Mavericks' 36. They outrebounded Eastern Mavericks 60-35 including a 23-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. South Adelaide Panthers looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Eastern Mavericks' players. The best player for the winners was American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) who had a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 21 rebounds and 5 assists. Todd Davies chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Jack Hemphill (206-1999, college: SFC) who recorded 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks and Jasper Rentoy added 22 points and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. South Adelaide Panthers will meet Sturt Sabres (#4) in the next round. Eastern Mavericks will play against Noarlunga City Southern Tigers and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: A.Starling 36+21reb+5ast, T.Davies 20+7reb+2ast, J.Hoppo 20+8reb, C.Ellison 7+11reb+4ast, M.Lloyd 5+6reb+2ast, S.Johns 4+5reb+10ast
Eastern M.: J.Hemphill 26+9reb+1ast, R.Jasper 22+3reb+4ast, J.Legan 10+8reb+3ast, G.Lengudi 8+6reb, K.Ciabattoni 8+3reb+1ast, R.Owen 3+2rebgschID: 1066056
Southern T. - Forestville E. 59-101
But Noarlunga City Southern Tigers were not able to use a home court advantage and were crushed by the opponent from Goodwood 101-59 on Saturday night. Forestville Eagles dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Noarlunga City Southern Tigers' 26. Forestville Eagles forced 19 Noarlunga City Southern Tigers turnovers and outrebounded them 48-33 including 37 on the defensive glass. Forestville Eagles looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Noarlunga City Southern Tigers' players. The best player for the winners was naturalized South Sudanese forward Malith Machar (198, college: Midland CC) who scored 25 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. Four Forestville Eagles players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Anthony Green (208-1996, college: Northeastern) who recorded 13 points and 7 rebounds and Nicholas Logan 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 and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Forestville Eagles will meet at home North Adelaide Rockets in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers will play against Eastern Mavericks (#7) in Mt. Barker and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: M.Machar 25+9reb+1ast, G.Mays 22+10reb+3ast, J.Rios 16+2reb+2ast, O.Hulland 13+7reb+1ast, J.Wilson 9+1reb+6ast, G.Stefan 4+5reb+4ast
Southern T.: L.Nicholas 13+5reb, A.Green 13+7reb, D.Apiok 10+3reb+2ast, D.Alexander 8+1reb, J.Fabian 6+4reb, D.Emmanuel 3+2rebgschID: 1066057
W.Adelaide B. - Woodville W. 88-93
But West Adelaide Bearcats were not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Flinders Park 93-88 on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was American guard Jawan Stepney (192-1995, college: CWU) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Center Devon McGee (205-1997) chipped in 21 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Stepney is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Woodville Warriors players scored in double figures. Woodville Warriors' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) who recorded 24 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international guard Mitchell McCarron (189-1992, college: MSU Denver) added 16 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists respectively. Woodville Warriors will meet at home Central District Lions (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. West Adelaide Bearcats will play against Norwood Flames in Marden and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Woodville W.: J.Stepney 23+6reb+10ast, D.McGee 21+4reb, J.Jackson 14+5reb+2ast, O.Cooper 11+5reb+3ast, R.Meldrum 7+2reb+1ast, A.Maiorana 4+2reb
W.Adelaide B.: A.Drmic 24+9reb+6ast, N.Desantis 22+3reb+4ast, M.McCarron 16+10reb+8ast, J.Spear 8+7reb+3ast, L.Hunter 8+2ast, R.Fraser 5+3reb+1astgschID: 1066058
Norwood F. - Sturt S. 66-102
But Norwood Flames were not able to use a home court advantage and were rolled over by the opponent from Pasadena 102-66 on Sunday night. Sturt Sabres made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) who scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Sturt Sabres players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was New Zealand point guard Jack Stanwix (183) who recorded 22 points and guard Matthew Lycett (194-1990) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Sturt Sabres will meet at home South Adelaide Panthers (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Norwood Flames will play against West Adelaide Bearcats and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: J.Turnbull 19+3reb+2ast, J.Forbes 19+5reb+5ast, T.Dowdell 17+2reb+3ast, J.Rigoni 15+8reb+5ast, D.Nash 13+4reb+1ast, S.Daly 9+2reb+3ast
Norwood F.: J.Stanwix 22+4reb+1ast, M.Nuangki 11+8reb+1ast, M.Lycett 11+6reb+3ast, D.Alex 8+2reb, C.Smith 6+5reb+1ast, T.Goodall 4+7reb+3astgschID: 1066059
Group NBL1 EastBankstown B. - Illawarra H. 2 67-86
Everything went according to plan in Condell Park where Hawks (3-1) outscored Bankstown Bruins (0-3) 86-67 on Saturday. Hawks had a 37-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard William Hickey (194-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international forward Lucas Walker (202-1984, college: St.Mary's, CA) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Joshua Shephard (-1998) who recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and forward Jack Lopez (196-1994, college: Montana) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Hawks will meet Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Bankstown Bruins will play against Sydney City Comets in Alexandria and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: H.William 16+12reb+7ast, L.Walker 14+6reb+1ast, P.Noah 13+3reb+1ast, M.Harry 10+6reb+1ast, F.Brandon 9+6reb+1ast, P.Lancaster 7+3reb+4ast
Bankstown B.: J.Lopez 14+6reb+2ast, D.Elkaz 12+2reb+2ast, S.Joshua 11+11reb, V.Adrian 9+1reb, B.Nathaniel 7+3reb, P.Jonah 6+2reb+2astgschID: 1065536
BA CoE - Penrith P. 110-37
There was no surprise in Canberra where Panthers (0-3) were outplayed by Excellence (5-0) 110-37 on Saturday. Excellence held Panthers to an opponent 21.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 64.2 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Panthers 56-20 including a 42-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Excellence looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Panthers' players. The best player for the winners was center Joshua Hughes (206-2005) who scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Center Rocco Zikarsky (217-2006) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Excellence players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Caleb Fetui-Fa who recorded 9 points and 6 rebounds and Noman Massimino added 4 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Excellence will meet at home Norths Soul Sports Bears in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Panthers will play against Crusaders (#9) in Terrigal and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
BA CoE: Z.Rocco 15+8reb+3ast, H.Joshua 15+9reb+3ast, J.Akira 13+7reb+1ast, O.James 12+5reb+2ast, L.Dragos 12+7reb+3ast, F.Luke 10+6reb+4ast
Penrith P.: F.Caleb 9+6reb+2ast, S.Brodie 4, M.Noman 4+5reb+1ast, W.Blair 3+1reb, S.Pranaya 3+2reb, F.Jaedyn 3+1astgschID: 1065537
Manly Warr. - Cent.Coast C. 82-73
There was a surprise result in Narrabeen where Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (1-2) won against Crusaders (2-2) 82-73 on Saturday. They outrebounded Crusaders 53-38 including a 43-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Noah Thomas (188, college: Drake) who scored 22 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Maxim Nesterov chipped in 23 points. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Luke Cassidy (-2000) who recorded 22 points and 5 rebounds and forward James Trustum (197-1992) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will meet at home Hawks (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Crusaders will play against Panthers and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Manly Warr.: N.Maxim 23+4reb+1ast, N.Thomas 22+7reb+4ast, M.Evans 11+5reb+2ast, R.Denis 8+8reb, U.Eromon 7+9reb+2ast, K.Carlos 3+3reb+1ast
Cent.Coast C.: C.Luke 22+5reb+2ast, J.Trustum 15+7reb+3ast, R.Aaron 14+4reb, S.Jamal 7+3reb, W.Bates 5+5reb+2ast, W.Nicholas 5+7reb+1astgschID: 1065538
Albury W.B. - Hills H. 80-70
Rather expected game in Albury where Hills Hornets (0-3) were defeated by Bandits (2-1) 80-70 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American power forward Jamir Coleman (204-1997, college: CCSU, agency: Haylett Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds. His fellow American import center Mike Parks Jr (206-1997, college: Memphis, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. Parks Jr. is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Shawn Montague (198-1997, college: SNHU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds and guard Benjamin Kearins (190-1994, agency: BIG) added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Bandits will meet Bulls (#5) in the next round. Hills Hornets will play against Falcons (#8) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Albury W.B.: J.Coleman 30+11reb+2ast, M.Parks Jr. 19+15reb+2ast, S.Maharaj 16+8reb+2ast, L.Cummings 7+5reb+1ast, J.Cincurak 3+2reb+5ast, S.Lochlainn 3+2reb
Hills H.: B.Kearins 14+6reb+4ast, M.Liam 13+2reb+2ast, S.Montague 13+15reb, F.Marvin 9+5reb+1ast, T.Patrick 9+2reb, P.Brotherson 7+1rebgschID: 1065539
Sutherland S. - Inner WB 85-94
There was a surprise result when Bulls (2-1) defeated on the road Sutherland Sharks (2-1) 94-85 on Saturday. Bulls outrebounded Sutherland Sharks 40-29 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was naturalized New Zealand guard Tony Tolovae (196-1992) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. Canadian guard Blake Morrow (193-1996, college: Southeastern) chipped in 23 points and 4 assists. Morrow is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Bulls' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Lochlan Hutchison (188-1999, agency: BIG) who recorded 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Geoffrey Gerlach added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Four Bulls and five Sutherland Sharks players scored in double figures. Bulls will meet at home Bandits (#6) in the next round. Sutherland Sharks will play against Canberra Gunners (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: T.Tolovae 24+9reb+2ast, B.Morrow 23+2reb+4ast, C.Bryant 16+10reb+1ast, H.Alex 11+7reb+1ast, B.Kaylan 8+4reb+2ast, T.Nicko 4+1reb+1ast
Sutherland S.: H.Lochlan 24+8reb+5ast, A.Cabrera 16+2reb+1ast, M.Beasley 14+5reb, G.Geoffrey 12+9reb+2ast, J.Mitchell 10+1reb+1ast, N.Callum 7+1reb+2astgschID: 1065540
Newcastle F. - Canberra G. 81-72
The game between closely ranked teams ended with Canberra Gunners' (1-3) road loss to Falcons (2-1) 72-81 on Saturday. Falcons forced 19 Canberra Gunners turnovers. The best player for the winners was naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Forward Myles Cherry (203-1998, college: Lafayette) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Four Falcons players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Glenn Morison (208-1999, college: St.Edward's) who recorded 17 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Nikhil Peters (193-1998, college: CPP) added 15 points respectively. Canberra Gunners' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Falcons will meet Hills Hornets (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Canberra Gunners will play against Sutherland Sharks and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Newcastle F.: M.Cherry 19+12reb+1ast, R.Beisty 16+11reb+8ast, M.Maluach 14+2reb+4ast, A.Gaines 11+5reb, T.Akamarmoi 9+2reb, J.Dorricott 8+2ast
Canberra G.: G.Morison 17+6reb+2ast, N.Peters 15+2reb+2ast, J.Toohey 9+4reb, S.Lachlan 8+2reb+1ast, S.Tristan 5+1reb, D.Fieg 5+1rebgschID: 1065541
Sydney C. - Hornsby S. 88-56
Everything went according to plan in Alexandria where Sydney City Comets (3-0) outscored Spiders (0-3) 88-56 on Saturday. Sydney City Comets dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Spiders' 30. Sydney City Comets forced 27 Spiders turnovers and outrebounded them 44-33 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Johnny Crnogorac (216-1995, college: UTRGV, agency: Haylett Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Ilisia Washington (196, college: Regis Univ.) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Sydney City Comets players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Samoan-Lebanese guard Shareef Saipaia (-1999) who recorded 20 points and Thomas Gillis added 12 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Sydney City Comets will meet at home Bankstown Bruins (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Spiders will play against Mustangs in Maitland and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sydney C.: I.Washington 17+7reb+2ast, J.Crnogorac 17+10reb+1ast, A.Isaac 16+1reb+2ast, O.Isaiah 11+4reb+2ast, W.Matthew 7+4reb+3ast, N.Jackson 4+3reb
Hornsby S.: S.Shareef 20+4reb, G.Thomas 12+4reb+2ast, M.Peitok 5+5reb, B.Moses 5+3reb, P.Fraser 4+4reb, B.Kwabena 4+7reb+1astgschID: 1065542
Cent.Coast C. - Canberra G. 102-88
Crusaders used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Canberra 102-88 on Sunday night. The best player for the winners was Aaron Redhead (-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Luke Cassidy (-2000) chipped in 25 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). At the other side the best for losing team was center Glenn Morison (208-1999, college: St.Edward's) who recorded 27 points and 8 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) and Max Cooper (-2000) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Crusaders will meet at home Panthers (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Canberra Gunners will play against Sutherland Sharks (#7) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cent.Coast C.: C.Luke 25+3reb+3ast, R.Aaron 22+15reb+2ast, J.Trustum 22+5reb+1ast, L.Hammish 13+3reb+1ast, B.Alex 8+1ast, W.Isaiah 5+1reb+2ast
Canberra G.: G.Morison 27+8reb+1ast, N.Peters 13+2reb, C.Max 12+6reb+1ast, J.Toohey 11+2reb+2ast, P.Badalassi 8+5reb+3ast, S.Lachlan 7+3reb+2astgschID: 1065543
BA CoE - Illawarra H. 2 104-80
The game between closely ranked teams ended with Excellence's (5-0) home victory over Hawks (3-1) 104-80 on Sunday. Excellence dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Hawks' 24. They outrebounded Hawks 44-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was swingman Ben Henshall (195-2004) who scored 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. International forward Alex Toohey (201-2004) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Lucas Walker (202-1984, college: St.Mary's, CA) who recorded 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and guard William Hickey (194-1999) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Five Hawks players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Excellence will meet at home Norths Soul Sports Bears in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hawks will play against Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in Narrabeen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
BA CoE: H.Ben 30+5reb+5ast, T.Alex 18+6reb+2ast, B.Jensen 13+10reb+1ast, Z.Rocco 8+2reb+1ast, C.Alex 7+8reb+5ast, L.Dragos 7+2reb+1ast
Illawarra H. 2: M.Harry 19+1reb, L.Walker 17+7reb+4ast, H.William 14+5reb+6ast, D.Philip 13+5reb+1ast, P.Noah 11+7reb, F.Brandon 6+2reb+1astgschID: 1065544
Maitland M. - Norths B. 79-93
Very expected game in Maitland where Mustangs (1-3) were defeated by Norths Soul Sports Bears (3-0) 93-79 on Sunday. Norths Soul Sports Bears dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Mustangs' 32. The best player for the winners was naturalized South Sudanese guard Junior Madut (198-1997, college: Hawaii) who scored 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Joshua Pain (190, college: S.Georgia Tech) chipped in 20 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Daniel Millburn who recorded 21 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185, college: Regis Univ.) added 16 points and 7 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Norths Soul Sports Bears will meet Excellence in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mustangs will play against Spiders (#15) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Norths B.: J.Madut 25+5reb+4ast, J.Pain 20+2reb+1ast, K.Nathaniel 11+4reb+3ast, M.Golding 10+8reb+1ast, L.Holey 9+4reb, Y.Michael 6+4reb+4ast
Maitland M.: D.Millburn 21+6reb+1ast, W.Cranston-Lown 16+2reb+7ast, P.Billy 11+6reb, K.Warren 10+2reb, V.Luka Ashton 8+3reb, J.Hunter 8+6reb+1astgschID: 1065545
Group NBL1 NorthLogan T. - SW Metro P. 95-77
Thunder used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Runcorn 95-77 on Friday night. Thunder made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game, while South West Metro Pirates only scored four points from the stripe. It was a great shooting night for Thunder especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. The best player for the winners was forward Mitch Young (206-1990, college: St.Mary's, CA) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Boston Mazlin (189-2002) chipped in 25 points. Thunder's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the other side the best for losing team was center Ben Volkman (206, college: Maryville, MO) who recorded 11 points and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Kai Woodfall (183, college: MBU) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Four Thunder and five South West Metro Pirates players scored in double figures. Thunder will meet Northside Wizards (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. South West Metro Pirates will play against Roar and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Logan T.: M.Boston 25+1reb+2ast, R.Bach 20+2reb+4ast, M.Young 13+14reb+3ast, T.Howard 12+9reb+3ast, H.Javarne 9+1ast, P.Elijah 8+4reb+1ast
SW Metro P.: B.Teys 16+2reb+2ast, K.Woodfall 13+5reb+2ast, S.Roman 12+3reb+3ast, L.Patterson 11+3reb+4ast, B.Volkman 11+9reb+2ast, Z.Carter 8+2rebgschID: 1065694
Mackay M. - Rockhampton R. 106-90
Mackay Meteors used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Rockhampton 106-90 on Friday night. Mackay Meteors dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Rockets' 34. Mackay Meteors forced 19 Rockets turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) who scored 40 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Christian Maran chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds. Five Mackay Meteors players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Wesley Harris (203-1997, college: Tennessee St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and New Zealand guard Nikau McCullough (190-1997, college: St.Mary's, TX) added 24 points and 5 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Mackay Meteors will meet at home Townsville Heat (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rockets will play against Townsville Heat and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Mackay M.: I.White 40+7reb+9ast, D.Jean-Baptiste 16+3reb, I.Lee 11+3reb+6ast, M.Christian 11+9reb+3ast, S.Temara 10+4reb+1ast, M.Kye 9+1reb+2ast
Rockhampton R.: N.McCullough 24+3reb+5ast, W.Harris 22+10reb+1ast, C.Maker 19+7reb+1ast, A.McWilliam 9+5reb, J.Summers 8+3reb+5ast, R.Hayden 3+2reb+2astgschID: 1065695
Brisbane C. - Northside W. 109-113
But Brisbane Capitals were not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Taigum 113-109 on Saturday night. Strangely Brisbane Capitals outrebounded Northside Wizards 55-43 including a 21-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American forward Andrew White III (200-1993, college: Syracuse) who scored 46 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. Forward Lual Diing (205-1998) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points, 20 rebounds and 4 blocks. At the other side the best for losing team was Nicholas Stoddart (-2000) who recorded 23 points and point guard Lachlan Dent (184-2000) added 12 points and 14 assists respectively. Four Northside Wizards and five Brisbane Capitals players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Northside Wizards will meet Seahawks (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Brisbane Capitals will play against Rip City (#16) in Sippy Downs and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Northside W.: A.White III 46+7reb+2ast, K.Zunic 22+3reb+7ast, D.Lual 19+20reb+2ast, R.Deshawn 13+4reb+1ast, J.Leaney 4+5reb+2ast, Z.Williams-Hook 2+3reb+1ast
Brisbane C.: N.Stoddart 23+4reb+2ast, P.Geordan 18+9reb+1ast, M.Malok 15+12reb, L.Dent 12+2reb+14ast, A.Bior 12+8reb+1ast, W.Wal Yohana 9+5rebgschID: 1065696
NGC Seahawks - Gold Coast R. 80-93
But Seahawks were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Gold Coast 93-80 on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Jason Cadee (186-1991) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. Guard Jaryd Eustace (201-1994, college: Miami, OH) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Rollers' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Biwali Bayles (185-2002, college: Hawaii) who recorded 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Aiden Krause (193-2000, college: UC Irvine) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rollers will meet at home Ipswich Force (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Seahawks will play against Northside Wizards and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: J.Cadee 29+8reb+11ast, K.Elijah 17+6reb, T.Cameron 14+10reb, J.Eustace 14+8reb+3ast, J.Patton-Croker 8+2reb+1ast, T.Diop 5+5reb+1ast
NGC Seahawks: B.Bayles 20+6reb+7ast, A.Krause 12+7reb+2ast, K.Stattmann 11+7reb+1ast, M.Majok 11+10reb, J.Duach 9+3reb+1ast, W.Lachlan 9+6reb+2astgschID: 1065697
Townsville H. - Cairns M. 99-70
Townsville Heat used a home court advantage and outleveled the opponent from Cairns 99-70 on Sunday night. Townsville Heat dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Cairns Marlins' 30. They outrebounded Cairns Marlins 55-29 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Ethan Betts (188, college: Umpqua CC) who scored 29 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Marcellus Garrick (193-1995, college: Cal Poly) chipped in 24 points and 6 rebounds. Four Townsville Heat players scored in double figures. Townsville Heat's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jonah Antonio (196-1997, college: Wake Forest) who recorded 24 points and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Townsville Heat will meet Rockets (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Cairns Marlins will play against Salties (#1) in Darwin and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Townsville H.: E.Betts 29+6reb+1ast, M.Garrick 24+6reb+2ast, L.Yates 14+15reb+2ast, R.Kane 14+8reb+2ast, L.Atkins 5+4reb+3ast, N.Max 3+1reb+1ast
Cairns M.: J.Antonio 24+9reb+1ast, T.Dufelmeier 21+6reb+1ast, C.Ahwang 8+1ast, H.Tysei 8+4reb+3ast, B.Jaylon 5+1reb+3ast, W.Aaron 2+3rebgschID: 1065698
USC Rip - SC Phoenix 82-101
But Rip City was not able to use a home court advantage and was crushed by the opponent from Cotton Tree 101-82 on Saturday night. Phoenix had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Jamaal Robateau (196, college: Gardner-Webb) who scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Max Kerle chipped in 19 points. Five Phoenix players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Brandon Wood (188-1989, college: Michigan St., agency: Interperformances) who recorded 26 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import forward Eric McAlister (204-1990, college: Stony Brook) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Phoenix will meet Brisbane Spartans (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Rip City will play against Brisbane Capitals (#9) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 20+8reb+4ast, M.Kerle 19+4reb+3ast, K.Shastri 16+5reb+2ast, M.Bragg 11+6reb+2ast, J.Janssen 10+8reb+3ast, N.Kahler 8+6reb+2ast
USC Rip: B.Wood 26+7reb+7ast, E.McAlister 13+7reb, C.Shervill 11+5reb, V.Williams Jr. 8+7reb+4ast, J.Tueta 7+3reb, L.Ilton 5+6reb+4astgschID: 1065699
Darwin S. - SD Spartans 102-89
Salties defeated Brisbane Spartans in Darwin 102-89. Salties outrebounded Brisbane Spartans 50-34 including a 35-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for the former international guard Sean Macdonald (185-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Jerron Jamerson (194-1992, college: Goshen) helped adding 18 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-2004) with 23 points and 5 rebounds and forward Andre Ugrinic (193) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Salties and five Brisbane Spartans players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brisbane Spartans will play next round against Phoenix trying to get back on the winning streak. Salties will try to continue on its current victory against Cairns Marlins at home.
Top scorers:
Darwin S.: S.Macdonald 30+5reb+4ast, J.Jamerson 18+10reb+3ast, M.Maluach 17+11reb+1ast, D.George 14+2reb+2ast, D.Babb 8+4reb+1ast, J.Spiers 7+2reb+1ast
SD Spartans: M.Kobe 23+5reb+2ast, G.Akoldah 18+3reb+3ast, A.Mudronja 15+7reb+1ast, K.Sapwell 15+4reb+2ast, A.Ugrinic 14+9reb+3ast, D.Kian 2+3reb+2astgschID: 1065700
Ipswich F. - RedCity R. 79-73
Ipswich Force used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Brisbane 79-73 on Sunday night. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was naturalized American forward Kyrin Galloway (203-1999, college: UNCG) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. The former international forward Jaylin Galloway (198-2002) chipped in 27 points and 9 rebounds. Ipswich Force's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. 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 23 points and Alec Godinet added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Ipswich Force will meet Rollers in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Roar will play against South West Metro Pirates (#15) in Runcorn and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ipswich F.: G.Jaylin 27+9reb, K.Galloway 23+10reb+3ast, A.Atem 9+7reb, N.Sobey 9+2reb+4ast, J.Ralph 6+5reb+3ast, D.Alexander 3
RedCity R.: J.Key 23+4reb+1ast, N.Larkins 12+6reb+2ast, A.Godinet 11+7reb+3ast, A.Michael 6+1reb+1ast, K.Bishop 6+6reb+3ast, S.Jordan 6+4rebgschID: 1065701
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Jacob Drees (6'7''-F-2000) of Cedarville
Luiz Machado Jr. (6'6''-F) of SW Christian
