#1. This week's number one is former international power forward Nathan Jawai (208-86, college: Midland CC, currently plays in Euroleague). He led his Spanish team Regal FC Barcelona to a victory over the third-ranked Besiktas (2-1) 72-60 in the Euroleague in Thursday night's game.
Jawai was MVP of the game. He scored 14 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 24 minutes on the court.
Regal FC Barcelona (3-0) is placed first in group D.
So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season.
This year Jawai averages: 10.0ppg, 5.3rpg, 2FGP: 64.7%(11-17) in the three games he played so far.
He played for the Australian senior national team three years ago.
#2. Second place goes to an international center David Andersen (212-80, currently plays in Euroleague), who plays in Turkey. Andersen could not help Fenerbahce Ulker (2-1) in their last game on Thursday. Despite his good performance the third-placed Fenerbahce Ulker was defeated 83-75 on the road by the leading Real Madrid in the group A of Euroleague.
Andersen was the second best scorer with 13 points.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
Andersen's overall stats this year are: 6.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 2FGP: 33.3%.
He is in the roster of the Australian senior national team.
#3. The Australian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international center Aaron Baynes (208-86, college: Washington St., currently plays in Euroleague). Baynes was not able to help Union Olimpija (1-2) in their game against Panathinaikos (2-1) in the Euroleague, despite his very good performance on Friday night.
He was the top scorer with 16 points. Baynes also added 6 rebounds in 24 minutes.
But Union Olimpija (#4) was badly defeated 85-67 at home by the second-ranked Panathinaikos in the group A of Euroleague.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
Baynes is currently first on the league's list of best rebounders with 10.0rpg.
This year his other stats are: 15.3ppg, 2FGP: 56.3%(18-32) and FT: 66.7% in the three games.
Baynes has a dual citizenship: Australian and New Zealand.
He is also a member of the Australian senior national team.
#4. Small forward Joe Ingles (203-87, agency: Priority Sports, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Nathan Jawai. But that was another game of his team in Spanish ACB which we would like to mention.
Ingles contributed to an easy victory against the 12th-ranked CAI Zaragoza (2-3) 65-50.
He recorded 9 points and added 3 passes.
Regal FC Barcelona (3-2) is placed eighth in the ACB.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Ingles' overall stats this season are: 8.6ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.8apg.
He is also Australian national team player.
#5. International power forward David Barlow (205-83, college: Metro St., currently plays in Spain) contributed to a 2-point UCAM Murcia's victory against the league outsider Lagun Aro GBC (0-5) 77-75 in the Spanish ACB last Sunday.
Barlow had a double-double by scoring 11 points and getting the same number of rebounds in 32 minutes.
UCAM Murcia (24-6) is placed in the ACB.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
This year Barlow's overall stats are: 6.2ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.2apg and 1.4spg in the five games.
He plays currently for the Australian national team.
#6. Center Aleks Maric (211-84, college: Nebraska, currently plays in Russia) was not able to secure a victory for Lokomotiv (2-2) in their game against Spartak St.Petersburg (0-0) in the Russian PBL. Despite his very good performance on Thursday night Maric was the top scorer with 20 points. He also added 5 rebounds.
But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go.
Maric is currently fifth on the list of top scorers and also on the list of best rebounders (third place).
He has individually a very good season with high stats. Maric averages: 15.3ppg and 8.0rpg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Australian National Team roster.
#7. An experienced international forward Matt Nielsen (208-78, currently plays in VTB United League) managed to help BC Khimky Moscow Region in a victory against the sixth-ranked BC Donetsk (2-2) 72-58 in the VTB United League in Monday night's game.
Nielsen scored only 4 points in 10 minutes.
BC Khimky Moscow Region (3-1) is placed second in group A.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This year Nielsen's total stats are: 3.0ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.5apg in the two games.
He is also Australian national team player.
#8. Power forward Mark Worthington (202-83, college: Metro St., currently plays in Adriatic League) couldn't help Radnicki KG (2-4) in their game against Partizan (5-0) in the Adriatic League. Despite his very good performance last Sunday Worthington was the second best scorer with 15 points. He also added 4 rebounds (went 5 for 5 at the free throw line).
It's Worthington's first season with the team.
Worthington is currently ninth on the league's list of top scorers.
He has very reliable stats this season: 13.2ppg and 3.0rpg.
Worthington plays currently for the Australian national team.
#9. Former international point guard Rhys Carter (190-84, currently plays in Sweden) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Solna Vikings (4-2) 93-74 in the Swedish Basketligan on Wednesday night.
He scored 15 points and added 7 passes in 24 minutes.
Uppsala Basket (5-2) is placed third in the Basketligan.
Carter belongs to league's best passers (ranked #3) and also on the list of most steals (third place).
This year he has very good stats: 11.1ppg, 2.6rpg, 5.1apg and 2.4spg in the seven games.
Carter used to play for the Australian national team
three years ago.
#10. Swingman Brad Newley (199-85, agency: Beo Basket, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked CAI Zaragoza (2-3) 74-56 in the Spanish ACB in Sunday night's game.
He scored 7 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists.
Herbalife Gran Canaria 2014 (3-2) is placed tenth in the ACB.
Newley has relatively good stats this season: 10.6ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.6apg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Australian National Team roster.
#11. Former international guard Steven Markovic (190-85, currently plays in Adriatic League) is a teammate of previously mentioned Mark Worthington and both played together in the last Adriatic League game.
Markovic couldn't help Radnicki KG in their game against Partizan. He cannot count Sunday's game as one of the best ones.
Markovic scored only 3 points.
His team was defeated 91-80.
Markovic is currently sixth on the league's list of best passers.
He has averaged so far 3.4ppg, 2.4rpg and 3.6apg.
Markovic used to play for the Australian national team
three years ago.
#12. Former international guard Anthony Stewart (196-70, currently plays in Slovakia) couldn't help Svit in their game against Handlova in the Slovakian Extraliga, despite his good performance last Saturday.
He was the top scorer with 12 points. Stewart also added 7 rebounds in 31 minutes.
But his team lost 69-82.
Stewart is currently fourth on the league's list of best rebounders with 8.0rpg.
This year he also averages: 14.7ppg and 1.7apg in the three games.
Stewart used to play for the Australian national team
back in 2001.
#13. International power forward Daniel Kickert (208-83, college: St.Mary's, CA, currently plays in Ukraine) was the main contributor in Dnipro's victory against the league outsider BC Kyiv 75-67 in the Ukrainian Superleague in Saturday night's game.
Kickert was the best player in that game. He scored 22 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 25 minutes.
This year Kickert has relatively solid stats: 14.7ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.4apg, 1.3bpg and 1.1spg in the seven games.
He is also Australian national team player.
The list of other players, who all have Australian passport but never been selected to any of Australian national teams:
#1. Experienced Mick Pennisi (210-C-75, college: E.Michigan, currently plays in Philippines), who plays in the Filipino PBA could not help Barako Bull (2-4) in their last game. Despite Pennisi's good performance Barako Bull (#7) was edged 92-91 on the road by the higher-ranked (#5) San Mig Coffee in the Philippine Cup group.
He recorded 12 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists in 39 minutes.
This year Pennisi has relatively solid stats: 11.3ppg, 5.7rpg and 2.0apg in the three games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Australian and Filipino.
#2.Michael Kingma (208-C-79, agency: R.H.Consultancy, currently plays in Holland) was not able to help Groningen (4-1) in their game against M.Magixx (3-2) in the Dutch Eredivisie.
Kingma recorded only 4 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Groningen was badly defeated 83-64 in Nijmegen by the lower-ranked M.Magixx (#4).
It was Groningen's first loss after four consecutive victories.
Kingma has averaged so far 2.8ppg and 4.4rpg.
He is another player who holds two passports: Australian and Dutch.
#3.Adrien Sturt (209-C-86, college: Snow CC, currently plays in United Kingdom) was the major contributor in a London Lions' victory against the closely-ranked Cheshire Jets (1-5) 82-75 in the British BBL in Sunday night's game.
Sturt scored 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 20 minutes.
London Lions (2-5) is placed eighth in the BBL.
This year Sturt has relatively solid stats: 12.0ppg, 5.6rpg and 1.4apg in the five games.
#4.Lee Jeka (187-G-83, agency: Limelight Hoops, currently plays in Germany), who plays in the German ProA (second division) was not able to secure a victory for Science City Jena (1-5) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his good performance Science City Jena was defeated 87-79 in Cuxhaven by the much higher-ranked BasCats (#5).
Jeka scored 12 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
This season Jeka has relatively solid stats: 13.8ppg, 3.3rpg and 4.3apg.
He has both British and Australian nationalities.
#5.Josh Duinker (210-F/C-89, college: Richmond, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Caceres Basket (1-3) in their game against Planasa NV (2-2) in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division).
Duinker recorded 7 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 18 minutes.
Caceres Basket lost 69-75 in Pamplona to the higher-ranked (#7) Planasa NV.
Duinker has averaged so far 8.3ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.8apg in the four games.
He also holds two passports: Australian and Dutch.
#6.Triantafillos Tzakopoulos (187-G-85, currently plays in Germany) managed to help Duesseldorf Baskets to win against the closely-ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg 97-82 in the German ProA (second division) on Sunday night.
He scored only 3 points and added 3 passes.
Tzakopoulos has averaged so far 6.8ppg, 1.3rpg and 3.0apg.
He has Greek and Australian nationalities.
The South West Slammers yesterday announced the re-signing of exciting American import Tre Nichols (180-G-89, college: Boise St.) for the 2017 SBL season. The 5'11" point guard from Dallas, Texas will return to the Slammers for a third season in 2017 after dominating the competition in 2016. The 2016 season saw Nichols lead the SBL in scoring with 31.1 points per game, which led to him earning a spot in the All-Star Five for the second consecutive year. Despite Nichols' career-high sea... [read more]
The 5'11" point guard from Dallas, Texas will return to the Slammers for a third season in 2017 after dominating the competition in 2016.
The 2016 season saw Nichols lead the SBL in scoring with 31.1 points per game, which led to him earning a spot in the All-Star Five for the second consecutive year.
Despite Nichols' career-high season, the Slammers dropped from runners-up in 2015 to missing the playoffs in 2016 with an 8-18 record.
Meanwhile, the Basketball South West board is still going through the selection process for a coach for the 2017 season following the departure of Michael Van Lit, who held the position for just one season.
Hawks Power Past The Defending Champs 98-77 - 5 days ago
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The dynamic backcourt of Rotnei Clarke (183-PG-89, college: Butler) and Marvelle Harris (193-G-93) has already proved a winner as the Hawks ran rings around a physical Perth Wildcats side 98-77 on Sunday. The combined 36 points and four assists from the import backcourt does not jump off the page, but they completely dictated pace and found a way around the 'Cats physicality to give their side big buckets at crucial times. Harris (19 points, three assists) and Clarke (17 points) ran the s... [read more]
The dynamic backcourt of Rotnei Clarke (183-PG-89, college: Butler) and Marvelle Harris (193-G-93) has already proved a winner as the Hawks ran rings around a physical Perth Wildcats side 98-77 on Sunday. The combined 36 points and four assists from the import backcourt does not jump off the page, but they completely dictated pace and found a way around the 'Cats physicality to give their side big buckets at crucial times. Harris (19 points, three assists) and Clarke (17 points) ran the show and got good back-up from snipers Cody Ellis (203-F-90, college: St.Louis) (16) and Oscar Forman (205-F-82) (13). Tim Coenraad (201-F/G-85, college: Nova SE) fill the stat sheet with 7 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Perth were out of sync for large parts, getting most of their production from Jameel McKay effort plays around the rim. McKay was by far the 'Cats best with 15 points and 15 boards, backed up by fellow import Jaron Johnson (198-G-92, college: Louisiana Tech) (16 and seven). Harris, McKay and AJ Ogilvy all got the party started with jams in the first three minutes, but the first quarter was a completely one-sided affair. Illawarra ran rings around the defending champions. Two threes and a dunk kick-started things for a hungry Hawks side that did not take a single possession off on either end. The ball was singing through hands no matter who manned the Hawks backcourt and all too often they had the 'Cats a step slow in rotation. It was a treat of early offence, captured in a picture-perfect four-man hot-potato ball swing from corner to corner and finished with a triple. Casey Prather (198-F/G-91, college: Florida) continued to show off the upgraded skill set, but struggled making plays with the ball in his hand as Perth turned it over six times in the first quarter and nine in the half. He was outshone by new Hawk and NBA hopeful Harris, who has proved to be a man completely dedicated to his craft not afraid of the moment. Imports in the Hawks back-court have been quite hit-and-miss over the last few years but coach Rob Beveridge has found a gem in Harris. He has the optimal tools for a Beveridge-coached team: shooting, ball-handling, versatility, physical defence, unwavering work ethic and a fearless attitude. Five different Hawks connected on threes in the first quarter alone as they went into the second up 37-19. Perth's back-up centre Angus Brandt shouldered the burden down low as the 'Cats worked at chipping away at the margin. But the resistance was futile so long as the explosive Clarke-Harris duo was on the court. Perth dominated the entire third term and started to get scoreboard love when Greg Hire came alive for three third-quarter threes, and at one point got the margin back to a single possession. But for every question they asked, the Hawks answered with distance shooting. Ellis shot the Hawks out of immediate danger, while Tim Coenraad, Nick Kay and Rhys Martin kept the margin steady for a cruisy victory. The Hawks took six ABC points from the game, with Perth winning only the third quarter. Courtesy of: publicnow.com
NZ Maori to take on Australian Indigenous Team in Gisbourne, Te Awamutu and Tauranga - 8 days ago
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The National Maori basketball team will be taking on the Apunipima Australian Indigenous Basketball team in a three game trans-Tasman series, starting tomorrow in Gisborne. Game two will be in Te Awamutu and the third in Tauranga. Head of Maori Basketball, Willy Taurima, says the Australians are the favourites due to the team being the defending champions and featuring some players, which will be led by ANBL veteran Tyson Demos(191-G-88). 'It certainly won't be a whitewash. They have a fe... [read more]
The National Maori basketball team will be taking on the Apunipima Australian Indigenous Basketball team in a three game trans-Tasman series, starting tomorrow in Gisborne. Game two will be in Te Awamutu and the third in Tauranga. Head of Maori Basketball, Willy Taurima, says the Australians are the favourites due to the team being the defending champions and featuring some players, which will be led by ANBL veteran Tyson Demos (191-G-88). 'It certainly won't be a whitewash. They have a few stars and we are missing a few guys due their obligations with the Breakers, but we've recruited enough experience to really have a crack at bringing the title back home to New Zealand.' The New Zealand Maori team that's been named boasts two recently retired Tall Blacks, nine NZ NBL current players, and eight former NZ Junior Tall Blacks. Taurima says there is a great rivalry building between the two teams. The last two events were highly competitive, with both nations holding a title each. 'This is the third year in the event's history. The first year was in 2014 when it was a two game series. It resulted in a draw at one win each, but New Zealand Maori won the title on point differential. The second year, in 2015, we lost two games to one. All three of those games went down to the wire, with about five points in it.' This year the event is being taken on the road to towns that Taurima says has a proud Maori representation in their communities. 'We wanted to widen the opportunity for people to see international basketball. And these will be great games with that good old Australian/New Zealand rivalry.' Courtesy of: basketball.org.nz
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