The Perth Wildcats withstood a second-half shooting barrage from the Wollongong Hawks to win a 80-68 thriller on Friday night at Perth Arena and move into equal-second place with the Hawks.
The Wildcats' 12-point win was their 13th straight home victory over Wollongong, coming after the Hawks recorded their biggest ever win over the Cats in Wollongong earlier this season to the tune of 33 points.
All eyes were on new import Michael Dunigan (208-C-89, agency: N.E.T., college: Oregon), an injury-replacement for big man Matt Knight, and he set the 11,239 strong crowd inside Perth Arena alight with his dunking, blocking and overall energy.
He finished with 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting, four rebounds and a block from the field to give the Cats a strong inside presence offensively and help change the shots of Wollongong's driving guards.
Jesse Wagstaff was the game-winner for the Wildcats, though, with 20 points and seven rebounds in one of the best performances of his career.
Kevin Lisch (14 points), Shawn Redhage (9 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists) and Damian Martin (4 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 blocks, 2 steals) were also valuable contributors.
Lance Hurdle and Oscar Forman top-scored with 17 points for Wollongong, both hitting four three-pointers each for the night.
Rhys Martin also had a big impact for the Hawks to finish with 13 points and six assists while Adris Deleon had 11 points but shot 5-of-17 from the field.
Wollongong only scored seven points in the first period and were 16 points down in the second, but then Hurdle and Forman caught fire from beyond the three-point arc, often set up by Martin.
On the back of their heroics, the Hawks hit the lead late in the third quarter and again early in the last on the back of two straight Hurdle triples.
But the Dunigan-led Wildcats finished the strongest, riding a key steal and block from Damian Martin to come away with the 12-point victory.
Balletti Park Hotel Viterbo adds Ocwieja to their roster, ex Sunshine CR - 23 hours ago
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Balletti Park Hotel Viterbo (Serie C Gold) added to their roster 24-year old Australian center Jack Ocwieja (211-93, college: Grambling State). He played last summer at Sunshine Coast Rip in Australian QBL. In 13 games he had 4.2ppg and 3.2rpg in 2016 season. Ocwieja has played also professionally for other Australian teams like Tigers and McKinnon Cougars. He attended Grambling State until 2016 and it will be his second season as a professional player. By Eurobasket Data Center (via @el... [read more]
Balletti Park Hotel Viterbo (Serie C Gold) added to their roster 24-year old Australian center Jack Ocwieja (211-93, college: Grambling State). He played last summer at Sunshine Coast Rip in Australian QBL. In 13 games he had 4.2ppg and 3.2rpg in 2016 season. Ocwieja has played also professionally for other Australian teams like Tigers and McKinnon Cougars. He attended Grambling State until 2016 and it will be his second season as a professional player.
Australian State League round 20 best performance: Desmond Simmons - 2 days ago
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American Forward Desmond Simmons (198-F-92) had a very impressive game in the last round for Waverley F., receiving a Australiabasket.com State League Player of the Week award for round 20. The 25-year old player had a double-double of 38 points and 18 rebounds, while his team outclassed Hume City (#10, 5-14) with 38-point margin 107-69. Waverley F. maintains the 3rd position in their group in Australian State League. They are still close to the very top. Waverley F. would have been even... [read more]
American Forward Desmond Simmons (198-F-92) had a very impressive game in the last round for Waverley F., receiving a Australiabasket.com State League Player of the Week award for round 20. The 25-year old player had a double-double of 38 points and 18 rebounds, while his team outclassed Hume City (#10, 5-14) with 38-point margin 107-69. Waverley F. maintains the 3rd position in their group in Australian State League. They are still close to the very top. Waverley F. would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 16-4 record. In the team's last game Simmons had a remarkable 88.2% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Waverley F., through which he has constantly improved. Desmond Simmons averages this season 19.3ppg and 10.8rpg.
The second best player in last round's games was 27-year old American Eian Davis (185-G-90) of S.Adelaide P.. Davis had a very good evening with a double-double of 47 points and 10 assists. It was enough for S.Adelaide P. to edge the lower-ranked Eastern M. (#10, 2-15) 97-91. S.Adelaide P.'s 7th position in Premier League has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 8-9 record. Davis is one of the most experienced players at S.Adelaide P. and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 32.9ppg (#1). His other stats are also decent: 4.9rpg and 7.7apg.
Third on the list of top players last round was American forward James Padgett (203-F-91) of Lakeside L. (#9). Padgett got into 30-points club by scoring 31 points in the last round. He went also for sixteen rebounds and five assists. He was a key player of Lakeside L., leading his team to a 114-100 easy win against the lower-ranked Kalamunda E.S. (#13, 6-19). The chances of Lakeside L. ranking at the top of SBL, however are very questionable as they have already lost 15 games, recording just ten victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Padgett could help Lakeside L. to bring them higher in the standings. Padgett has a great season in Australia. After 24 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 12.6rpg (6th best). He also has 1.3bpg and FGP: 52.4%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Courtney Belger (187-G-89) of Kalamunda E.S. - 36 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists 5. Anthony Drmic (198-G/F-92) of Southern T. - 41 points, 16 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Ivan Platenik (201-F-83) of McKinnon C. - 27 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists 7. C.J. Aiken (206-C/F-90) of Bendigo B. - 33 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Tom Jervis (211-C-87) of Brisbane S. - 30 points and 12 rebounds 9. Corey Shervill (197-G/F) of Lakeside L. - 34 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Ray Willis (198-G-89) of Gladstone P. - 36 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists
The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
Big V McKinnon C. - Whittlesea City 111-91 Very expected game when 12th ranked Whittlesea City (1-18) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked McKinnon C. (10-9) 111-91 on Sunday. McKinnon C. dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Whittlesea City's 40. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Whittlesea City's players. Whittlesea City was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. W... [read more]
Very expected game when 12th ranked Whittlesea City (1-18) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked McKinnon C. (10-9) 111-91 on Sunday. McKinnon C. dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Whittlesea City's 40. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Whittlesea City's players. Whittlesea City was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Croatian forward Ivan Platenik (201-83, college: Alaska-Anch.) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 27 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and American forward Dillon Stith (200-92, college: St.Vincent) who added 25 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Dominic Bruno responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds and Aidan Zeverona scored 18 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. McKinnon C. maintains sixth position in League with 10-9 record. Loser Whittlesea City keeps the twelfth place with 18 games lost. McKinnon C. will face league's leader Knox Raiders in Wantirna South in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Whittlesea City will play at home against Devils (#7) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: McKinnon C.: I.Platenik 27+14reb+11ast, D.Stith 25+9reb+3ast, N.Mueller 11+6reb+5ast, M.Cody 11+1reb+2ast, A.Dench 10+1reb+5ast, D.Walker 10+1reb Whittlesea City: D.Bruno 25+6reb+1ast, A.Zeverona 18+6reb+6ast, J.Maybank 15+4reb+2ast, E.Potts-Broughton 12+8reb+1ast, S.Kalistu 9+1reb+1ast, T.Watson 7+6reb+1ast
Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Eltham Wildcats (15-5) defeated at home 8th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (7-13) 95-79 on Sunday. Eltham Wildcats made 27-of-34 free shots (79.4 percent) during the game. Eltham Wildcats outrebounded Diamond Valley Eagles 46-28 including a 36-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Diamond Valley Eagles were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Justin Aver (190-89) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 5 rebounds and center Simon Bradbury (215-89) who added 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Guard Matt Reynolds (183) responded with 24 points and American guard Raanthony Sanders (190, college: Pensacola JC) scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. 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. Eltham Wildcats maintains fourth position in League with 15-5 record. Loser Diamond Valley Eagles keep the eighth place with 13 games lost. Eltham Wildcats will face Casey C. (#5) in the next round. Diamond Valley Eagles will play against the league's second-placed Ringwood Hawks in Heathmont and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Eltham W.: J.Aver 25+5reb+3ast, S.Bradbury 14+8reb+1ast, C.Cameron 12+3reb+2ast, S.Grant 11+10reb+2ast, B.Waldren 10+2reb+1ast, J.Canovan 7+4reb+3ast Diamond V.E.: M.Reynolds 24+3reb+3ast, R.Sanders 19+5reb+5ast, B.Conley 15+6reb+1ast, G.Page 11+1reb+3ast, S.Reynolds 6+5reb, L.Kafritsas 2+1reb
Not a big story in a game in Mount Waverley where 9th ranked Hume City Broncos (5-14) were rolled over by third ranked Waverley Falcons (16-4) 107-69 on Sunday. Waverley Falcons dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Hume City Broncos' 40. They outrebounded Hume City Broncos 58-19 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Waverley Falcons looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Hume City Broncos' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Desmond Simmons (198-92, college: St.Mary's, CA) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds (on 17-of-22 shooting from the field) and forward Chris Arkell (198-90) who added 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Naturalized British guard Lee Jeka (193-83) responded with 21 points and American guard Mike Rose (193-87, college: E.Kentucky) scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Waverley Falcons maintains third position in League with 16-4 record having just ten point less than leader Mackay M. Loser Hume City Broncos dropped to the tenth place with 14 games lost. Waverley Falcons will face Devils (#7) in Werribee in the next round. Hume City Broncos will play on the road against Magic in Hawthorn and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Waverley F.: D.Simmons 38+18reb+2ast, C.Arkell 25+10reb+4ast, J.Reardon 14+9reb+6ast, B.Kelleher 14+1reb+7ast, T.Liesting 8+3reb+1ast, D.Neville 6+7reb+3ast Hume City: L.Jeka 21+2reb+1ast, L.Egan 15+2reb+1ast, S.Prendergast 14+1reb+2ast, M.Rose 12+5reb+6ast, M.Berezdecky 4+5reb+1ast, P.Renteria 3+4reb
Everything could happen in Wantirna South at the game between two tied teams. Both first ranked Knox Raiders and one of their biggest challengers Eltham Wildcats had identical 15-4 record. This time Knox Raiders used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Eltham 89-76 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in League. The game was mostly controlled by Knox Raiders. Eltham Wildcats was better in fourth quarter 23-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized British guard Adam Thoseby (196-91, college: Georgia SW, agency: Three Eye Sports) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and American forward Christopher Kaba (203-88, college: N.Colorado) who added 23 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Jordan Canovan responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Chris Cameron (210-82, college: La-Lafayette) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Four Eltham Wildcats players scored in double figures. Eltham Wildcats' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Knox Raiders maintains first position in League with 16-4 record. Loser Eltham Wildcats keep the fourth place with five games lost. Knox Raiders will face McKinnon C. (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Eltham Wildcats will play against Casey C. and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Knox R.: A.Thoseby 28+4reb+3ast, C.Kaba 23+9reb+3ast, D.Hare 18+6reb+5ast, A.Nyok 8+6reb, M.Hodgson 7+7reb, A.Tomada 5+3reb+5ast Eltham W.: J.Canovan 22+6reb+1ast, J.Malvaso 11+2reb, J.Aver 10+2reb+2ast, C.Cameron 10+5reb+1ast, J.Todd 9+5reb+1ast, B.Waldren 7+2reb+2ast
There was no surprise in Hawthorn where 9th ranked Magic (5-13) was defeated by sixth ranked McKinnon C. (10-9) 77-61 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 16 points. McKinnon C. dominated on the defensive end, holding Magic to just 6 points in second quarter. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Croatian forward Ivan Platenik (201-83, college: Alaska-Anch.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds and American forward Dillon Stith (200-92, college: St.Vincent) who added 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. American swingman Joshua Morrison (198-91, college: NC-Wesleyan) responded with 23 points and 5 rebounds and Luke Sist scored 7 points and 10 rebounds. McKinnon C. maintains sixth position in League with 10-9 record. Loser Magic keeps the ninth place with 13 games lost. McKinnon C. will face league's leader Knox Raiders in Wantirna South in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Magic will play at home against Hume City Broncos (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: McKinnon C.: I.Platenik 23+14reb+1ast, D.Stith 22+8reb+4ast, D.Walker 11+2reb+2ast, N.Mueller 9+11reb+2ast, B.Gallatly 9+3reb+1ast, A.Dench 3+1reb+1ast Hawthorn M.: J.Morrison 23+5reb+3ast, K.Smith 10+2reb+3ast, P.Chelvan 8+7reb, L.Sist 7+10reb, D.Mareels 5+6reb+2ast, R. Johnson 4+1reb
No shocking result in a game in Mill Park where second ranked Ringwood Hawks (16-4) outleveled 12th ranked Whittlesea City (1-18) 115-78 on Saturday. The game without a history. Ringwood Hawks led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Ringwood Hawks outrebounded Whittlesea City 53-26 including a 16-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of center Trevor Latham (203) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds and forward Matthew Fennell who added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Ringwood Hawks players scored in double figures. Aidan Zeverona responded with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds and Dominic Bruno scored 25 points and 5 assists. Ringwood Hawks maintains second position in League with 16-4 record having just ten point less than leader Mackay M. Loser Whittlesea City keeps the twelfth place with 18 games lost. Ringwood Hawks will face Diamond Valley Eagles (#8) in Greensborough in the next round where they are favorite. Whittlesea City will play at home against Devils (#7) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Ringwood H.: N.Truman 25+2reb, M.McCahey 19+4reb+3ast, M.Fennell 17+6reb+5ast, J.Gibson 15+2ast, T.Latham 12+15reb+1ast, M.Snowball 11+4reb+4ast Whittlesea City: A.Zeverona 31+10reb+3ast, D.Bruno 25+2reb+5ast, J.Maybank 14+5reb+2ast, T.Watson 4+2ast, S.Kalistu 3+1reb, E.Potts-Broughton 1+5reb+1ast
Rather expected game in Greensborough where 11th ranked Stingrays (4-14) were crushed by eighth ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (7-13) 103-68 on Saturday. The game without a history. Diamond Valley Eagles led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Stingrays' players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Sam Reynolds (184) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 6 assists and guard Matt Reynolds (183) who added 18 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Diamond Valley Eagles players scored in double figures. Diamond Valley Eagles' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. American power forward Jordan Latham (206-91, college: Loyola, MD) responded with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and Quentin Walker scored 4 points and 8 rebounds. Diamond Valley Eagles maintains eighth position in League with 7-13 record. Loser Stingrays keep the eleventh place with 14 games lost. Diamond Valley Eagles will face league's second-placed Ringwood Hawks in Heathmont in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Stingrays will play against Casey C. (#5) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Diamond V.E.: B.Conley 23+5reb+2ast, S.Reynolds 21+3reb+6ast, R.Sanders 20+8reb+2ast, M.Reynolds 18+9reb+3ast, G.Page 8+2reb+1ast, M.Lee 5+6reb+1ast Corio Bay S.: J.Latham 38+11reb+2ast, J.Mcfall 9+4reb+1ast, C.Blythe 5+2reb+2ast, J.Headlam 4+3reb, Q.Walker 4+8reb+2ast, P. Goodier 4+7reb
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Mt. Barker where tenth ranked Eastern Mavericks (2-15) smashed 9th ranked Central District Lions (3-14) 95-76 on Sunday. Eastern Mavericks dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Central District Lions' 30. Eastern Mavericks looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Central District Lions were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Michael Hundley (206-93, college: Ashland) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds and Devon Mcgee who added 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Eastern Mavericks players scored in double figures. Eastern Mavericks' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. American forward Ricardo Martin (203-92, college: Lander) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and guard David Humphries (193-91, college: Loyola Mary) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Eastern Mavericks maintains tenth position in League with 2-15 record. Loser Central District Lions keep the ninth place with 14 games lost. Eastern Mavericks will face league's second-placed Noarlunga City Southern Tigers in Morphett Vale in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Top scorers: Eastern M.: D.Mcgee 18+5reb, M.Hundley 17+8reb+2ast, L.Barker 15+4reb+1ast, R.Aktanarowicz 13+3reb+3ast, S.Vozzo 10+2reb, T.Cioffi 8+5reb+5ast C.District L.: R.Martin 16+7reb+2ast, N.Larkins 14+2reb+2ast, D.Humphries 13+7reb+1ast, B. Skuce 9+1reb, S.Stone 8+4reb+1ast, B.Nathan 7+3reb+4ast
Everything could happen in Marden at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Norwood Flames and 5th ranked Sturt Sabres had identical 10-6 record. This time Norwood Flames used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Pasadena 82-51 on Saturday night. Norwood Flames looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Sturt Sabres' players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Daniel Webber (191-87) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Matthew Lycett (194-90) who added 19 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Five Norwood Flames players scored in double figures. Forward Jacob Rigoni (198-98) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and the former international forward Jan Warbout (201-91) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Norwood Flames (11-6) moved-up to third place in League. Loser Sturt Sabres keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Norwood Flames will face Central District Lions (#9) in Gawler in the next round where they are favorite. Sturt Sabres will play at home against South Adelaide Panthers (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Norwood F.: M.Lycett 19+8reb+1ast, A.Webber 15+5reb+6ast, D.Webber 14+12reb+4ast, M.Long 13+6reb, N.Wurm 10+6reb+6ast, K.Smith 7+4reb+4ast Sturt S.: J.Rigoni 18+12reb, C.McMath 10+4reb+1ast, J.Warbout 10+6reb, J.Turnbull 5+1reb, H.Burns 4+3reb+2ast, T.Klaosen 2+5reb+1ast
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Flinders Park where ninth ranked Central District Lions (3-14) beat 8th ranked Woodville Warriors (6-11) 83-78 on Saturday. Central District Lions forced 22 Woodville Warriors turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Woodville Warriors were plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Ricardo Martin (203-92, college: Lander) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and guard David Humphries (193-91, college: Loyola Mary) who added 19 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four Central District Lions players scored in double figures. Center Daniel Carlin (206-93, college: Westmont) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and guard Darren Ng (189-83) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Central District Lions maintains ninth position in League with 3-14 record. Loser Woodville Warriors keep the eighth place with 11 games lost. Central District Lions will face higher ranked Norwood Flames (#3) in Marden in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Top scorers: C.District L.: R.Martin 24+12reb+3ast, B.Nathan 19+2reb, D.Humphries 19+13reb+6ast, N.Larkins 12+3reb+5ast, M.Makoi 4+4reb, S.Stone 2+7reb+4ast Woodville W.: D.Carlin 24+10reb+2ast, L.Stanbridge 18+8reb+1ast, D.Ng 12+11reb+7ast, D.McKee 8+6reb+5ast, C.Clausen 7+5reb+1ast, A.Miller 3+3reb
There was no surprise in Park Holme where 10th ranked Eastern Mavericks (2-15) were defeated by seventh ranked South Adelaide Panthers (8-9) 97-91 on Saturday. South Adelaide Panthers made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Eastern Mavericks turnovers. Eastern Mavericks were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Eian Davis (185-90, college: Albertus Magnus) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 47 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 10 assists and forward Caleb Davis (206-95, college: Saginaw Valley) who added 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Dylan Shorne responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds and guard Lachlan Barker (179-96) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Five Eastern Mavericks players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. South Adelaide Panthers maintains seventh position in League with 8-9 record. Loser Eastern Mavericks keep the tenth place with 15 games lost. South Adelaide Panthers will face higher ranked Sturt Sabres (#5) in Pasadena in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Eastern Mavericks will play at home against the league's second-placed Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: S.Adelaide P.: E.Davis 47+5reb+10ast, C.Davis 17+6reb+2ast, A.Brown 8+3reb+1ast, J.Reid 8+6reb+1ast, S.Boal 7+3reb+4ast, J. Hoppo 6+1reb Eastern M.: L.Barker 19+5reb+3ast, D.Shorne 16+9reb+3ast, M.Stock 14+4reb+9ast, Z.Lovell 13+1ast, M.Hundley 12+4reb, D.Mcgee 11+3reb+2ast
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked North Adelaide Rockets (13-4) in Morphett Vale on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (12-5) 101-85. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in League. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-92, college: Boise St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds and center Jordan Dodman (206-88) who added 15 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. American guard Aric Miller (190-90, college: Armstr.Atlantic) responded with 19 points and 4 assists and swingman Luke Mapunda (194-85) scored 19 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers maintains second position in League with 12-5 record having just three point less than leader Mackay M. North Adelaide Rockets at the other side still keep top place with four games lost. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers are looking forward to face Eastern Mavericks (#10) in Mt. Barker in the next round and are hoping to win another game. North Adelaide Rockets will play at home against West Adelaide Bearcats (#4) and are hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Southern T.: A.Drmic 41+16reb+2ast, D.Jones 17+1reb+1ast, J.Dodman 15+4reb+4ast, M.Nwelue 13+7reb+1ast, R.Linton 9+3reb+4ast, H.Staude 4+5reb+10ast N.Adelaide R.: A.Miller 19+4reb+4ast, L.Mapunda 19+4reb+2ast, D.Aistrope 17+1reb+1ast, B.Jonnek 10+9reb+2ast, R.Harding 9+3reb+4ast, J.Wernham 6+3reb+1ast
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Brisbane Capitals (10-2) won against on the road 4th ranked Sunshine CR (8-4) 79-72 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 31-17 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Strangely Sunshine CR outrebounded Brisbane Capitals 47-31 including 35 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Aaron Anderson (178, college: N.Dakota) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 8 rebounds and naturalized Greek guard Anthony Kopcikas (189-92) who added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Brisbane Capitals players scored in double figures. Guard Isaih Tueta (187-91) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized New Zealand guard Zeke Meehl (181-88) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Brisbane Capitals maintains second position in League with 10-2 record having 2 victories less than leader Mackay M. Loser Sunshine CR keeps the fourth place with four games lost. Brisbane Capitals will face Rockhampton Rockets (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sunshine CR will play against Brisbane Spartans (#8) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Brisbane C.: A.Anderson 22+8reb+1ast, Z.Carter 14+4reb+2ast, P.Onwas 13+4reb, A.Kopcikas 10+5reb+5ast, C.Lam 8+1reb, J.Davis 7+2reb+1ast Sunshine CR: I.Tueta 24+11reb+4ast, Z.Meehl 14+9reb+3ast, L.Hurdle 8+6reb+3ast, Z.Meehl 7+1reb+1ast, J.Tueta 6+8reb+1ast, L.Ilton 6+6reb+1ast
Rather expected game in Gold Coast where 12th ranked Rollers (3-10) were defeated by ninth ranked Brisbane Spartans (6-7) 83-76 on Sunday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Rollers won third quarter 20-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Brisbane Spartans dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Rollers' 20. Brisbane Spartans forced 20 Rollers turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Tom Jervis (211-87, college: Troy) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) and center Ben Volkman (206, college: Maryville, MO) who added 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. American forward Thalo Green (200-78) responded with 16 points and 6 assists and point guard Adam Darragh (181-79, college: Martin Methodist) scored 15 points. Four Rollers players scored in double figures. Brisbane Spartans moved-up to eighth place in League. Loser Rollers dropped to the thirteenth position with ten games lost. Brisbane Spartans will face higher ranked Sunshine CR (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rollers will play against South West Metro Pirates (#6) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Brisbane S.: T.Jervis 30+12reb+1ast, D.McDowell-White 18+3reb+3ast, B.Volkman 14+8reb+3ast, A.Graham 6, M.Philp 6+6reb+4ast, N.Dickinson 6+3ast Gold Coast R.: T.Green 16+2reb+6ast, A.Darragh 15+4reb+2ast, D.Vale 14+3reb+3ast, S.McGregor 11+3reb+2ast, T.Cameron 8+6reb+3ast, J.Patton Croker 3+8reb+3ast
There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Gladstone Port City Power (4-7) smashed at home 8th ranked Rockhampton Rockets (6-8) 99-77 on Saturday. Gladstone Port City Power shot 63.1 percent from the field. Gladstone Port City Power outrebounded Rockhampton Rockets 38-25 including a 29-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Gladstone Port City Power especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Ray Willis (198-89, college: N.C.Central, agency: HMS) who helped to win the game recording 36 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 5 assists (on 15-of-19 shooting from the field) and the other American import forward Willie Shackleford (198-85, college: Martin Methodist) who added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists during the contest. Four Gladstone Port City Power players scored in double figures. American power forward Rashad Hassan (203-89, college: Savannah St.) responded with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Jack Lopez (196-94, college: Montana) scored 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gladstone Port City Power maintains tenth position in League with 4-7 record. Loser Rockhampton Rockets dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. Gladstone Port City Power will face higher ranked Cairns Marlins (#5) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Top scorers: Gladstone P.: R.Willis 36+9reb+5ast, R.Lawyer 16+4reb+1ast, W.Shackleford 16+9reb+10ast, N.Musters 12+12reb+3ast, P.Ciganovic 8+1reb+1ast, T.Allen 8+1ast Rockhampton: J.Lopez 19+2reb, R.Hassan 18+5reb+4ast, D.Wagner 11+8reb+1ast, J.Mitchell 9+4reb+4ast, C.Fowler 9+1reb+3ast, T.Corrigan 6+3reb+2ast
Very important is a road loss of first ranked Mackay Meteors (12-2) against fourth ranked Townsville Heat (9-3) on Saturday night. Visiting Mackay Meteors were defeated by Townsville Heat in Hermit Park 96-81. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Joshua Wilcher (178-91, college: Cent.Wyoming) who scored 36 points (!!!) and 7 assists. British forward Jamell Anderson (200-90) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Townsville Heat's coach Rod Anderson used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Chris Cedar (188-88) produced 29 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Lukass Blicavs (192-93) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Townsville Heat moved-up to third place in League. Loser Mackay Meteors still keep top position with two games lost. Townsville Heat will meet at home Gladstone Port City Power (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mackay Meteors will play against the league's second-placed Brisbane Capitals (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Townsville H.: J.Wilcher 36+2reb+7ast, J.Anderson 22+10reb+4ast, J.Baker 16+7reb+1ast, J.Spiers 9+3ast, K.Tudehope 8+4reb+2ast, B.McCully 2+4reb+2ast Mackay M.: C.Cedar 29+8reb+4ast, L.Blicavs 17+5reb, T.Diop 11+5reb, B.Rasmussen 7+8reb, C.Tragardh 5+6reb+2ast, M.Gange 4+2reb
Not a big story in a game in Runcorn where 12th ranked Ipswich Force (3-10) was defeated by seventh ranked South West Metro Pirates (8-5) 105-97 on Saturday. South West Metro Pirates looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tanner McGrew (203-93, college: W.Virg.Wesl., agency: Duran International) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds and forward Jarred Bairstow (201-92, college: Cent.Oklahoma) who added 12 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Guard Ben Wilson (198, college: Idaho St.) responded with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Josh Derksen (206-95, college: Ky Wesleyan) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Five Ipswich Force players scored in double figures. South West Metro Pirates moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Ipswich Force keeps the twelfth position with ten games lost. South West Metro Pirates will face Rollers (#13) in Gold Coast in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ipswich Force will play on the road against Logan T. in Loganholme and hope to win that game. Top scorers: SW Metro P.: T.McGrew 29+12reb+2ast, J.Allen 15+7reb+4ast, J.Bairstow 12+7reb+7ast, R.Vines 9+1reb+4ast, V.Williams Jr. 7+3reb+3ast, W.Sinclair 2+3reb+1ast Ipswich F.: B.Wilson 17+7reb+4ast, J.Legan 16+3reb+1ast, J.Ralph 13+2reb+5ast, J.Derksen 13+6reb+3ast, K.Harvey 13+7reb+2ast, J.Eustace 12+1reb+3ast
Everything went according to plan in Cotton Tree where second ranked Brisbane Capitals (10-2) beat 11th ranked Maroochydore Clippers (3-8) 93-87 on Saturday. Brisbane Capitals forced 25 Maroochydore Clippers turnovers. Strangely Maroochydore Clippers outrebounded Brisbane Capitals 44-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. Maroochydore Clippers were plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Aaron Anderson (178, college: N.Dakota) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 4 assists and naturalized American forward Dusty Rychart (201-78, college: Minnesota) who added 21 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Swingman Tom Fullarton (200-99) responded with 20 points and 8 assists and American guard CJ Massingale (191-82, college: Metro St.) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Four Maroochydore Clippers players scored in double figures. Brisbane Capitals maintains second position in League with 10-2 record having 2 victories less than leader Mackay M. Loser Maroochydore Clippers keep the eleventh place with eight games lost. Brisbane Capitals will face Rockhampton Rockets (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Maroochydore Clippers will play against Brisbane Spartans and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Brisbane C.: A.Anderson 29+4reb+4ast, D.Rychart 21+10reb, Z.Carter 8+6reb+4ast, J.Davis 8+3reb+1ast, P.Onwas 8+2reb+1ast, A.Kopcikas 6+1reb Suncoast PC: T.Fullarton 20+3reb+8ast, J.Hill 19+7reb+1ast, C.Massingale 16+13reb+1ast, M.Kenyon 13+10reb+7ast, T.Zaremba 10+2reb+1ast, B.Hogan 5+8reb+4ast
There was no surprise when 5th ranked Cairns Marlins (8-5) were defeated at home by first ranked Mackay Meteors (12-2) 115-108 on Friday. Mackay Meteors made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Cairns Marlins were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Lucas Walker (202-84, college: St.Mary's, CA) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists and guard Shaun Bruce (190-91) who added 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Guard Kuany Kuany (201, college: Chaminade) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Jarrad Weeks (185-89) scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Mackay Meteors and four Cairns Marlins players scored in double figures. Cairns Marlins' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mackay Meteors maintains first position in League with 12-2 record. Loser Cairns Marlins keep the fifth place with five games lost. Mackay Meteors will face league's second-placed Brisbane Capitals at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cairns Marlins will play against Gladstone Port City Power and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Mackay M.: S.Bruce 29+7reb+4ast, L.Walker 22+10reb+11ast, C.Tragardh 21+10reb+4ast, C.Cedar 12+4reb+5ast, B.Rasmussen 12+7reb, T.Diop 10+9reb+3ast Cairns M.: D.Heuir 24+2reb+3ast, K.Kuany 23+13reb+4ast, J.Weeks 19+5reb+9ast, T.Jackson 15+9reb+1ast, S.Weigh 9+7reb, A.Bin Tahal 9+3reb+1ast
No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Logan T. (8-6) outleveled on the road 14th ranked Toowoomba Mountaineers (1-12) 103-84 on Friday. Logan T. forced 25 Toowoomba Mountaineers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Toowoomba Mountaineers were plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Mitch Young (206-90, college: St.Mary's, CA) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds and Canadian forward Keanau Post (211-92, college: Missouri) who added 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. American guard Jalil Abdul-Bassit (193, college: Oregon) responded with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Manylok Malek (201-94) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds. 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. Logan T. maintains seventh position in League with 8-6 record. Loser Toowoomba Mountaineers keep the fourteenth place with 12 games lost. Logan T. will face Ipswich Force (#12) in Booval in the next round where they are favorite. Toowoomba Mountaineers will play at home against Ipswich Force and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Logan T.: M.Young 23+7reb+1ast, K.Post 18+7reb, T.Ammar 13+2reb+3ast, S.Johns 13+1reb+1ast, S.Carroll 9+6ast, B.Johnson 8+1reb+3ast Toowoomba M.: J.Abdul-Bassit 27+5reb+4ast, C.Weber 20+2reb+4ast, M.Malek 13+14reb, M.Nolen 13+1reb+1ast, J.Seaby 4+4reb, M.Adams 3+2reb+1ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with one of their biggest challengers Buccaneers' (17-6) road loss to second ranked Wanneroo (19-6) 89-94 on Sunday. Wanneroo looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Greek guard Trian Iliadis (190-89, college: ODU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and Canadian power forward Ryan Wright (206-87, college: Oklahoma) who added 19 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Wanneroo's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Dwayne Benjamin (201-93, college: Oregon) responded with 30 points and his fellow American import forward Maurice Barrow (196-92, college: Fairfield) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Buccaneers players scored in double figures. Wanneroo maintains second position in League with 19-6 record having just eighteen point less than leader Mackay M. Loser Buccaneers keep the third place with six games lost. Wanneroo will face league's leader Tigers in Willetton in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Buccaneers will play on the road against Cougars in Hamilton Hill and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Joondalup Wolves: T.Iliadis 25+2reb+1ast, R.Wright 19+6reb, R.Huntington 11+7reb+4ast, R.Maxwell 9+3reb, S.Salinas 9+5reb+5ast, B.Ironmonger 8+7reb+9ast Geraldton B.: D.Benjamin 30+3reb+2ast, M.Barrow 17+5reb+4ast, J.Hussey 14+4reb+7ast, M.Hancock 10+4reb+2ast, M.Wundenberg 7+8reb+1ast, J.Paringatai 6+1reb
Rather predictable result in Floreat where eighth ranked Hawks (12-11) smashed 12th ranked Giants (6-16) 98-76 on Sunday. Hawks made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Hawks outrebounded Giants 46-34 including 32 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Matthew Adekponya (194-90) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international forward Ben Purser (201-90, college: Augusta) who added 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. Hawks' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. American power forward Jacob Holmen (202-91, college: N.Texas) responded with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Jerome Reid (195-96) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Hawks maintains eighth position in League with 12-11 record. Loser Giants keep the twelfth place with 16 games lost. Hawks will face Lightning (#9) in North Lake in the next round. Giants will play on the road against Magic in Mandurah and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Perry Lakes H.: M.Adekponya 28+10reb+6ast, R.Waters 22+5reb+2ast, B.Purser 21+9reb+6ast, B.Carlwell 10+12reb+2ast, B.Cole-Heath 7+1reb, R.Smith 4+2reb+2ast Goldfields G.: J.Holmen 18+8reb+4ast, J.Reid 14+5reb+1ast, A.Atem 11+4reb, D.Goodluck 10+4reb+6ast, J.Pillard 9+7reb+1ast, B.Holloway 8+3reb+6ast
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Buccaneers (17-6) against sixth ranked Redbacks (14-11) on Saturday night. Visiting Buccaneers were defeated by Redbacks in a tough game in Northbridge 90-96. Buccaneers were ahead by 2 points at the halftime before a 49-41 second half run of Redbacks. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American power forward Lee Roberts (201-87, college: Findlay, OH) orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). The former international forward Shawn Redhage (203-81, college: Arizona St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Redbacks' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Jackson Hussey (190-92, college: Pikeville) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists and American forward Maurice Barrow (196-92, college: Fairfield) added 15 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Buccaneers. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Redbacks moved-up to fifth place in League. Buccaneers at the other side keep the third position with six games lost. Redbacks' next round opponent will be Magic (#14) in Mandurah and are hoping to win another game. Buccaneers will play on the road against Cougars (#6) in Hamilton Hill and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Perth R.: L.Roberts 29+7reb+4ast, S.Redhage 21+10reb+5ast, B.Smith 14+4reb+4ast, M.Nelson 11+2reb+3ast, J.Wagner 10+1reb+4ast, M.Vigor 7+4reb+4ast Geraldton B.: D.Benjamin 22+2reb, A.Ralph 19+3reb, J.Hussey 16+5reb+14ast, M.Barrow 15+9reb+3ast, M.Hancock 8+2reb+2ast, J.Paringatai 6+4reb
Not a big story in a game in Mandurah where 14th ranked Magic (4-18) was defeated by eleventh ranked Eagles (8-16) 129-122 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 13-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 129-122. Eagles shot 30 for 43 from the free-throw line, while Magic only scored fourteen points from the stripe. It was a great shooting night for Eagles especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 60.0 percentage. Magic was plagued by 31 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Mason Bragg (182-93) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists and American center Kevin Davis (206-91, college: Cent.Washington) who added 31 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Five Eagles players scored in double figures. American forward Taylor Mullenax (200-86, college: St.Edward's) responded with 31 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Will McNeill (185-90, college: Washburn) scored 27 points and 8 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Eagles maintains eleventh position in League with 8-16 record. Loser Magic keeps the fourteenth place with 18 games lost. Eagles will face higher ranked Cougars (#6) in Hamilton Hill in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Magic will play at home against Giants (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: East Perth E.: K.Davis 31+7reb+2ast, K.Anthony 29+7reb+1ast, M.Bragg 28+11reb+7ast, D.Williamson 22+2reb+6ast, C.Easley 12+7reb+2ast, A.Murphy 2+1reb+1ast Mandurah M.: T.Mullenax 31+8reb+1ast, W.McNeill 27+4reb+8ast, F.Klasztorny 17+4reb+3ast, C.Van Sambeeck 8+8reb+3ast, D.Ballantyne 8+3reb+2ast, P.Ruot 7+4reb+5ast
Everything went according to plan in Hamilton Hill where second ranked Wanneroo (19-6) beat 4th ranked Cougars (13-9) 71-64 on Saturday. The game without a history. Wanneroo led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Worth to mention a great performance of Canadian power forward Ryan Wright (206-87, college: Oklahoma) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and naturalized Greek guard Trian Iliadis (190-89, college: ODU) who added 21 points and 4 assists during the contest. American forward Jalen Billups (198-92, college: N.Kentucky, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 22 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Lochlan Cummings (183, college: Hope International) scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Wanneroo maintains second position in League with 19-6 record having just eighteen point less than leader Mackay M. Loser Cougars dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost. Wanneroo will face league's leader Tigers in Willetton in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cougars will play at home against Buccaneers (#3) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Joondalup Wolves: R.Wright 25+10reb, T.Iliadis 21+2reb+4ast, B.Ironmonger 8+5reb+4ast, S.Easther 5+4reb, S.Salinas 4+4reb+2ast, R.Huntington 4+5reb+2ast Cockburn C.: J.Billups 22+9reb+1ast, L.Cummings 14+5reb+4ast, R.Della Maddalena 11+6reb, J.Holmes 6+6reb+1ast, S.Chan 4+6reb+5ast, S.Van Lit 3+3reb+2ast
There was no surprise in Bunbury where 7th ranked Slammers (12-9) were defeated by fifth ranked Stirling S. (14-9) 105-95 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Stirling S.. Slammers was better in second period 28-25. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Stirling S. won last quarter 30-22. They made 27-of-31 free shots (87.1 percent) during the game. Stirling S. outrebounded Slammers 48-30 including a 32-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Slammers were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Cody Ellis (203-90, college: St.Louis) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 assists and the former international forward Rhys Vague (204-96) who added 18 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Stirling S.'s coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. American guard Tre Nichols (180-89, college: Boise St., agency: SDJ Sports) responded with 28 points and his fellow American import guard Michael Lay (180-83, college: Concordia, OR) scored 24 points. Five Stirling S. and four Slammers players scored in double figures. Stirling S. moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Slammers keep the seventh position with nine games lost. Stirling S. will face higher ranked Buccaneers (#3) in Wonthella in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Slammers will play at home against Giants (#12) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Stirling S.: C.Ellis 23+3reb+7ast, C.Wroe 23+4reb+2ast, R.Vague 18+10reb+3ast, A.Naymick 14+9reb+2ast, A.Litterick 10+12reb+2ast, J.Dixon 9+1reb+1ast SW Slammers: T.Nichols 28+3ast, M.Lay 24+2reb+2ast, C.Weeden 13+10reb+1ast, T.Harrelson 12+3reb+2ast, B.Voelkel 8+6reb+2ast, T.Puot 6+2reb+1ast
No shocking result in a game in North Lake where tenth ranked Lightning (10-15) won against 12th ranked Giants (6-16) 91-85 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 6 points. Lightning dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Giants' 32 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Lightning looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward James Padgett (203-91, college: Maryland) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds and swingman Corey Shervill (197) who added 22 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. American power forward Jacob Holmen (202-91, college: N.Texas) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import forward JB Pillard (201, college: Cent.Washington) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Lightning and five Giants players scored in double figures. Lightning moved-up to ninth place in League. Loser Giants keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Lightning will face higher ranked Hawks (#8) in Floreat in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Giants will play on the road against Magic (#14) in Mandurah and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Lakeside L.: J.Padgett 29+15reb+2ast, C.Shervill 22+6reb+2ast, D.Atkinson 14+4reb+9ast, D.Morgan 10+4reb+1ast, R.Mackenzie 6+2reb+7ast, M.Garbellini 6 Goldfields G.: J.Holmen 22+12reb+5ast, J.Pillard 14+12reb+4ast, B.Holloway 13+3reb+7ast, A.Atem 11+6reb, M.Exell 10+5reb+2ast, J.Reid 8+3reb+4ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Flames' (9-14) home loss to eighth ranked Hawks (12-11) 73-88 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Hawks. Flames was better in fourth quarter 20-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Brian Carlwell (211-87, college: San Diego St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks and guard Matthew Adekponya (194-90) who added 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Hawks' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. American forward Vincent Zollo (206-92, college: Cleveland St.) responded with 24 points and 9 rebounds and guard Dexter Kernich-Drew (201-91, college: Washington St.) scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hawks maintains eighth position in League with 12-11 record. Loser Flames dropped to the tenth place with 14 games lost. Hawks will face Lightning (#9) in North Lake in the next round. Flames will play at home against Suns and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Perry Lakes H.: R.Waters 20+4reb+4ast, B.Carlwell 19+10reb+3ast, M.Adekponya 19+7reb+5ast, B.Purser 10+10reb+8ast, R.O'Sullivan 8+2reb, B.Cole-Heath 6+1reb+1ast Rockingham F.: V.Zollo 24+9reb, D.Kernich-Drew 19+7reb+4ast, D.Jack 10+6reb+1ast, R.Godfrey 10+5reb+4ast, J.Griffin 5+7reb+1ast, B.Samuelson 3+3ast
Very important is a home loss of first ranked Tigers (19-4) against sixth ranked Redbacks (14-11) on Friday night. Host Tigers were defeated by Redbacks in a tough game in Willetton 73-82. Tigers were trailing by 3 points at halftime but managed to get 5-point lead after three quarters before a 22-8 charge of Redbacks, which allowed them to win the game. They made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Tigers were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Lee Roberts (201-87, college: Findlay, OH) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 9 rebounds and guard Marshall Nelson (188-94, college: Wayland Baptist) who added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Redbacks players scored in double figures. American forward Ray Turner (206-90, college: Texas A&M) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds and his fellow American import swingman Jay Bowie (196-92, college: Marist) scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Tigers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Redbacks moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Tigers still keep top position with four games lost. Redbacks will face Magic (#14) in Mandurah in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tigers will play at home against the league's second-placed Wanneroo (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Perth R.: L.Roberts 29+9reb+2ast, B.Smith 17+2reb+1ast, M.Nelson 16+6reb+5ast, M.Vigor 11+7reb+3ast, J.Wagner 6+3reb+7ast, S.Redhage 3+9reb+1ast Willetton T.: R.Turner 23+14reb+3ast, D.Scott 18+4reb, J.Bowie 12+8reb+6ast, A.Black 9+4reb+3ast, L.Evans 3+1reb+1ast, M.Clarke 2+1reb+1ast
Rather predictable result in Kalamunda where tenth ranked Lightning (10-15) defeated 13th ranked Suns (6-19) 114-100 on Friday. The guests trailed by 13 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 14 points. Lightning made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. Lightning outrebounded Suns 45-30 including a 37-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Lightning especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 64.3 percentage. Suns were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward James Padgett (203-91, college: Maryland) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Corey Shervill (197) who added 34 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds during the contest. American guard Courtney Belger (187-89, college: Quincy) responded with 36 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 8 assists and his fellow American import guard Rob Brandenberg (188-92, college: VCU) scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Lightning moved-up to ninth place in League. Loser Suns keep the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. Lightning will face higher ranked Hawks (#8) in Floreat in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Suns will play on the road against Flames (#10) in Rockingham and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Lakeside L.: C.Shervill 34+14reb+2ast, J.Padgett 31+16reb+5ast, D.Atkinson 25+1reb+6ast, R.Mackenzie 9+5reb+1ast, N.Palleschi 5+2reb+3ast, T.Parkinson 4+2reb Kalamunda E.S.: C.Belger 36+8reb+8ast, K.Horn 20+1reb, R.Brandenberg 15+6reb+5ast, R.Blanchett 9+1reb, B.Grey 6+4reb, J.Lewis 6+7reb+3ast
Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked BA CoE (2-10) was rolled over at home by first ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (16-3) 94-63 on Sunday. Mount Gambier Pioneers dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to BA CoE's 34. Mount Gambier Pioneers forced 20 BA CoE turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Luke Jamieson (200-94) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Daniel Alexander (206-91, college: Grand Canyon, agency: Haylett Sports) who added 11 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Four Mount Gambier Pioneers players scored in double figures. Center Mate Colina (208-99) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 18 rebounds and swingman Daniel Grida (195) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Mount Gambier Pioneers maintains first position in League with 16-3 record. Loser BA CoE keeps the eighth place with ten games lost. Mount Gambier Pioneers will face Bandits (#5) in Albury in the next round. BA CoE will play on the road against Tigers in Melbourne and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Mt Gambier: L.Jamieson 24+8reb+1ast, T.Daly 13+5reb+6ast, D.Alexander 11+12reb+2ast, B.Hill 11+2reb+4ast, J.Jones 10+3reb, J.Madgen 8+4reb+2ast BA CoE: M.Colina 16+18reb+2ast, D.Grida 12+5reb+1ast, O.Hulland 8+9reb, A. Ducas 7+2reb+1ast, J. Tchamwa 6+1reb+1ast, H. Clarke 5+2reb
Everything could happen in Wendouree at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked Ballarat Miners and one of their biggest challengers Dandenong Rangers had identical 12-7 record. This time Ballarat Miners used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Dandenong 100-87 on Sunday night. The game without a history. Ballarat Miners led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Dandenong Rangers' 34. They outrebounded Dandenong Rangers 45-26 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ballarat Miners looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Marvin King-Davis (201-93, college: Delaware) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 4 assists and New Zealand forward Leon Henry (200-85, college: S.Idaho JC) who added 12 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. American forward Garrett Jackson (201-91, college: St.Mary's, CA) responded with 27 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and point guard Lucas Barker (183-93, college: Indianapolis) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dandenong Rangers' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Ballarat Miners maintains second position in League with 13-7 record having just seven point less than leader Mackay M. Loser Dandenong Rangers keep the third place with eight games lost. Ballarat Miners will face Bendigo Braves (#5) on the road in the next round. Dandenong Rangers will play against Frankston Blues and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Ballarat M.: M.King-Davis 33+9reb+4ast, A.Constable 20+3reb+2ast, D.Usher 17+6reb+6ast, L.Henry 12+14reb+6ast, C.McCallum 7+9reb+7ast, T.Fisher 7+1reb+1ast Dandenong R.: G.Jackson 27+7reb+3ast, L.Barker 13+5reb+8ast, J.Page 11+1reb+1ast, J.Oswald 10+3reb, C.Orr 9+4reb+2ast, F.Von Hofe 6+1reb+2ast
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked Kilsyth Cobras (8-13) were defeated at home by seventh ranked Frankston Blues (8-13) 88-75 on Saturday. The game without a history. Frankston Blues led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Alex Francis (198-91, college: Bryant, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import forward Nate Buss (206-92, college: N.Iowa) who added 12 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Frankston Blues' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Power forward Auryn MacMillan (204-87, college: Gardner-Webb) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and forward Chris Patton (208-91, college: Cal-Riverside) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four Frankston Blues and five Kilsyth Cobras players scored in double figures. Frankston Blues moved-up to sixth place in League. Frankston Blues will face higher ranked Dandenong Rangers (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kilsyth Cobras will play against Tigers (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Frankston: A.Francis 26+11reb+2ast, T.Dyson 18+5reb, N.Buss 12+10reb+2ast, B.Lewis 10+3reb+1ast, J.Macaulay 9+7reb, O. Hayes-brown 0+2reb Kilsyth C.: A.MacMillan 17+8reb+2ast, C.Patton 16+6reb+2ast, B.Ursich 13+3reb+4ast, T.Naqqash 13+5reb+4ast, O.Odigie 10+4reb+2ast, D.Schaffert 9+4reb+3ast
There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Tigers (6-12) outleveled on the road 4th ranked Geelong Supercats (12-9) 100-72 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 11-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 100-72. Strangely Geelong Supercats outrebounded Tigers 49-31 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Ari Stewart (200-90, college: USC) who helped to win the game recording 31 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized British guard Daryl Corletto (193-81) who added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The former international swingman Nathan Herbert (192-84) responded with 35 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193, college: Sam Houston St.) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Geelong Supercats players scored in double figures. Tigers maintains sixth position in League with 6-12 record. Loser Geelong Supercats keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Tigers will face BA CoE (#8) in the next round. Geelong Supercats will play against Sabres (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Melbourne T.: A.Stewart 31+7reb+5ast, D.Corletto 17+5reb+4ast, B.Dixon 8+1reb+2ast, N.Tomlinson 6+5reb+5ast, R.Oirbans 6+9reb+2ast, S.Sykes 2+3reb+1ast Geelong S.: N.Herbert 35+5reb+3ast, K.Blicavs 14+5reb+2ast, J.Medved 11+2ast, D.Gatlin 10+11reb+6ast, M.Hicks 10+10reb+4ast, A.Cannan 6+5reb+2ast
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Ulverstone where second-ranked Chargers (11-8) were crushed by third ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (11-9) 88-65 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by NW Tasmania Thunder. Chargers was better in fourth quarter 20-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jeremiah Ingram (201-93, college: N.C.Central) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and guard Daniel Sepokas (190-90, college: Lees-McRae) who added 11 points during the contest. Naturalized South Sudanese swingman Mathiang Muo (196-87, college: Charleston So.) responded with 30 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and American swingman Robert Heyer (190, college: Boise St.) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Four Chargers players 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. NW Tasmania Thunder maintains third position in League with 11-9 record behind leader Mackay M. Loser Chargers keep the second place with eight games lost. NW Tasmania Thunder will face Canberra Gunners (#7) in Belconnen in the next round. Chargers will play at home against Canberra Gunners (#7) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: NW Tasmania: J.Ingram 24+14reb+3ast, D.Sepokas 11+2reb+2ast, A.Starks 9+2ast, B.Simpson 8+1reb, J.Chilcott 7+3reb+2ast, C.Pal 4+3reb+1ast Hobart C.: M.Muo 30+9reb+1ast, R.Heyer 18+12reb+2ast, C.Whitehead 14+1reb+3ast, B.Radcliffe 10+5reb+1ast, L.Thomas 7+2reb+1ast, T.Masunda 4+3reb+5ast
Rather predictable result when first ranked Spectres (15-5) defeated on the road 3rd ranked Dandenong Rangers (12-8) 87-75 on Saturday. Dandenong Rangers were tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Sam McDonald (-84) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 assists and American center Dain Swetalla (206-86, college: Augustana, IL) who added 20 points during the contest. American swingman Chauncey Orr (193-93, college: Hawaii Pacific) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Lucas Barker (183-93, college: Indianapolis) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dandenong Rangers' coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Spectres maintains first position in League with 15-5 record. Loser Dandenong Rangers keep the third place with eight games lost. Spectres will face Bandits (#5) in Albury in the next round. Dandenong Rangers will play at home against Frankston Blues and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Nunawading S.: D.Swetalla 20+4reb+1ast, S.McDonald 12+3reb+11ast, T.Wright 12+2reb+5ast, S.Conn 10+10reb+1ast, A.Steel 9+5reb, D.King-Hawea 6+3reb+2ast Dandenong R.: J.Page 20+3reb+1ast, C.Orr 17+10reb+2ast, G.Jackson 15+4reb, L.Barker 11+11reb+6ast, J.Oswald 8+3reb+1ast, T.Lang 7+6reb
There was an upset in Belconnen where top-ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (16-3) were rolled over by seventh ranked Canberra Gunners (4-15) 113-69 on Saturday. The game without a history. Canberra Gunners led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Strangely Mount Gambier Pioneers outrebounded Canberra Gunners 41-27 including 31 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Daniel Joyce (194-87) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 4 assists and center Ben Allen (211-86, college: St.Mary's, CA) who added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Canberra Gunners' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. American forward Daniel Alexander (206-91, college: Grand Canyon, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 26 points and 6 rebounds and guard Jack Madgen (196-93, college: Delta St.) scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. Five Mount Gambier Pioneers players scored in double figures. Canberra Gunners maintains seventh position in League with 4-15 record. Loser Mount Gambier Pioneers still keep top place with three games lost. Canberra Gunners will face higher ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (#3) in Ulverstone in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mount Gambier Pioneers will play at home against Bandits and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Canberra G.: D.Joyce 24+2reb+4ast, G.Morison 16+5reb+2ast, B.Allen 12+8reb+4ast, B.Doran 6+2reb+1ast, B.Kearins 6+1reb, R.Kaye 3 Mt Gambier: D.Alexander 26+6reb+1ast, J.Madgen 20+7reb+2ast, B.Hill 17+7reb+3ast, K.DeWit 12+4reb+1ast, L.Jamieson 10+4reb+1ast, T.Daly 9+2reb+2ast
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Sabres (9-10) beat on the road one of their biggest challengers Bendigo Braves (9-12) 92-82 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Sabres. Bendigo Braves was better in third quarter 23-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Strangely Bendigo Braves outrebounded Sabres 41-26 including a 32-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jerry Evans (203-90, college: Nevada) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import forward Ethan O'Day (206, college: Vermont) who added 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. American power forward C.J. Aiken (206-90, college: St.Joseph's) responded with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Adam Doyle (176-91) scored 25 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Sabres and four Bendigo Braves players scored in double figures. Sabres moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Bendigo Braves dropped to the fifth position with 12 games lost. Sabres will face BA CoE (#8) in the next round. Bendigo Braves will play against the league's second-placed Ballarat Miners and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Sandringham S.: J.Evans 25+12reb, I.Hadziomerovic 15+4reb+2ast, A.Macdonald 14+2ast, E.O'Day 13+6reb+3ast, J.Batish 12+1reb+2ast, N.Crosswell 3+3reb+3ast Bendigo B.: C.Aiken 33+14reb+4ast, A.Doyle 25+5reb+9ast, M.Andronicos 10+11reb+1ast, D.Starks 10+2reb+5ast, C.Hogan 5+3reb+2ast, D.Hansen 5
There was a minor upset in Albury where second-ranked Ballarat Miners (13-7) were defeated by fifth ranked Bandits (9-11) 104-93 on Friday. The hosts trailed by 6 points after three quarters before their 36-19 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Worth to mention a great performance of James Terrell who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and American forward T.J. Robinson (203-89, college: Long Beach St.) who added 21 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Guard Peter Hooley (193-92, college: Albany) responded with 39 points (!!!) and 4 steals and New Zealand forward Leon Henry (200-85, college: S.Idaho JC) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Five Bandits and four Ballarat Miners players scored in double figures. Bandits maintains fifth position in League with 9-11 record. Loser Ballarat Miners keep the second place with seven games lost. Bandits will face league's leader Spectres in East Burwood in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ballarat Miners will play on the road against Bendigo Braves and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Albury W.B.: J.Terrell 35+5reb, T.Robinson 21+12reb+1ast, D.George 16+4reb+9ast, D.Harding 15+11reb+1ast, J.Duck 14+2reb+2ast, J.Spear 3+1reb Ballarat M.: P.Hooley 39+3reb+2ast, M.King-Davis 12+5reb, L.Henry 12+10reb+2ast, C.Moller 12+8reb+1ast, A.Constable 9+3reb, S.Short 5+4reb+5ast
There was a small surprise in Seaford where seventh ranked Frankston Blues (8-13) won against one of their biggest challengers Bendigo Braves (9-12) 102-95 on Friday. Frankston Blues dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Bendigo Braves' 44. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Alex Francis (198-91, college: Bryant, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized American swingman Bennie Lewis (203-87, college: Benedict) who added 28 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Lewis is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American guard Dyami Starks (188-92, college: Bryant) responded with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and point guard Adam Doyle (176-91) scored 25 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Frankston Blues moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Bendigo Braves dropped to the fifth position with 12 games lost. Frankston Blues will face higher ranked Dandenong Rangers (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bendigo Braves will play against the league's second-placed Ballarat Miners and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Frankston: B.Lewis 28+5reb+2ast, A.Francis 21+11reb+5ast, T.Dyson 17+4reb, T.Smith-Milner 14+5reb+2ast, N.Buss 13+10reb+1ast, J.Macaulay 6+2reb+2ast Bendigo B.: A.Doyle 25+5reb+3ast, D.Starks 22+5reb+7ast, C.Aiken 18+12reb+2ast, C.Hogan 11+7reb+5ast, C.Adkins 11+5reb+1ast, M.Andronicos 4+2reb
Very expected game when 9th ranked Hawks (5-13) were crushed at home by first ranked Sydney City Comets (16-1) 92-70 on Sunday. Sydney City Comets dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Hawks' 30. They outrebounded Hawks 48-27 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sydney City Comets looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Louis Brandt who helped to win the game recording 13 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and guard Sam Hyman (190, college: Mayville St.) who added 16 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Sydney City Comets players scored in double figures. Guard Alexander Beagley responded with 15 points and guard Tyson Demos (191-88) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Sydney City Comets maintains first position in League with 16-1 record. Loser Hawks keep the ninth place with 13 games lost. Sydney City Comets will face Hills Hornets (#8) in Baulkham Hills in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hawks will play on the road against Spiders in Hornsby and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Sydney Comets: S.Hyman 16+7reb+2ast, L.Brandt 13+6reb+7ast, C.Jurlina 13+5reb+1ast, R.Craigie 12+8reb+3ast, J.Jovine 10+3reb, A.Overs 9+4reb+3ast Illawarra H.: A.Beagley 15+2reb+2ast, J.Sorenson 10+5reb, S.Hunter 8+2reb+2ast, T.Demos 8+7reb+1ast, P.Lancaster 6+3reb, B.O'Brien 6+2reb+4ast
There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Newcastle Hunters (3-15) defeated on the road higher ranked Maitland Mustangs (10-8) 85-79 on Saturday. Strangely Maitland Mustangs outrebounded Newcastle Hunters 50-38 including a 24-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Newcastle Hunters made 10 blocks. Maitland Mustangs were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Dane Suttle (198-89, college: Pepperdine) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds and Jacob Foy who added 21 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Newcastle Hunters players scored in double figures. American forward Tyler Monroe (201, college: Azusa Pacific) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 27 rebounds and 4 blocks and guard Joshua Clifford (196-88) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Newcastle Hunters moved-up to tenth place in League. Loser Maitland Mustangs dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. Newcastle Hunters will face higher ranked Crusaders (#7) in Terrigal in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Top scorers: Newcastle H.: D.Suttle 23+8reb+1ast, J.Foy 21+2reb+4ast, M.Wilson 11+3reb, B.Hawkesley 10+10reb+1ast, J.Dorricott 8+6reb+1ast, J.Rauch 7+3reb Maitland M.: T.Monroe 24+27reb, J.Clifford 15+6reb, D.Millburn 11+6reb+1ast, T.Turner 9+3reb+4ast, V.Foketi 4+4reb+1ast, S.Huggins 0+3reb
Tenth-ranked Sutherland Sharks (2-15) gave a tough game to second ranked Bankstown Bruins (13-5). The visitors from Condell Park managed to secure only three-point victory 98-95. However their fans expected much easier game. The winners were led by the former international guard Steven Markovic (190-85) who scored that evening 28 points and 5 assists and Svetomir Gavrilovic supported him with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Even 28 points and 5 assists by American Isaac Turner (191-92, college: St.Vincent) did not help to save the game for Sutherland Sharks. Swingman Jake Wilson (193-88) added 25 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Five Bankstown Bruins and four Sutherland Sharks players scored in double figures. Bankstown Bruins maintains second position in League with 13-5 record having just five point less than leader Mackay M. Sutherland Sharks at the other side dropped to the eleventh place with 15 games lost. Bankstown Bruins will play against Norths Soul Sports Bears (#4) in Crows Nest in the next round. Sutherland Sharks will play at home against Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (#5) and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Bankstown B.: S.Markovic 28+1reb+5ast, M.Franco 19+4reb, N.Pozoglou 13+3reb+1ast, S.Gavrilovic 13+9reb+3ast, A.Boykin 10+9reb+1ast, N.Kovacina 6+5reb+2ast Sutherland S.: I.Turner 28+4reb+5ast, J.Wilson 25+6reb+3ast, D.Marjanovic 17+7reb+2ast, J.Biber 13+5reb+2ast, B.Musulin 9+4reb+3ast, E.Laudato 3+1reb+1ast
Not a big story in a game in Narrabeen where 8th ranked Hills Hornets (8-10) were defeated by sixth ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (10-8) 88-77 on Saturday. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Hills Hornets turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Polish swingman Stefan Blaszczynski (196-84, college: Nicholls St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Luke Cooper (183-84, college: Alaska-Anch.) who added 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Four Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Naturalized British forward Paul Brotherson (198-89, college: Metro St.) responded with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized Croatian power forward Goran Veg (205) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Hills Hornets keep the eighth position with ten games lost. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will face Sutherland Sharks (#11) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Hills Hornets will play against the league's leader Sydney City Comets and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Manly Warr.: S.Blaszczynski 22+10reb+3ast, L.Cooper 21+5reb+7ast, A.Bulgin 16+1reb+1ast, S.Bresnik 11+1reb+1ast, C.Bulgin 6+5reb+7ast, C.Wilks 6+2reb+1ast Hills H.: P.Brotherson 15+8reb+6ast, G.Veg 11+11reb+4ast, B.Graham 8+3ast, E.Duselis 8+6reb+3ast, M.Brown 8+5reb, M.Hodgins 8+2reb+1ast
Everything went according to plan in Alexandria where first ranked Sydney City Comets (16-1) beat 3rd ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (11-7) 93-85 on Saturday. Sydney City Comets looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sydney City Comets made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized American guard Indiana Faithfull (193-91, college: W.Liberty St.) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 4 assists and power forward Tom Dawson (197) who added 11 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Sydney City Comets' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Forward Dan Trist (206-92, college: Lafayette) responded with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and James Maccann scored 13 points and 4 assists. Four Sydney City Comets and five Norths Soul Sports Bears players scored in double figures. Sydney City Comets maintains first position in League with 16-1 record. Loser Norths Soul Sports Bears dropped to the fourth place with seven games lost. Sydney City Comets will face Hills Hornets (#8) in Baulkham Hills in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Norths Soul Sports Bears will play on the road against the league's second-placed Bankstown Bruins (#2) in Condell Park and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Sydney Comets: I.Faithfull 18+3reb+4ast, S.Hyman 13+1reb+3ast, W.McPhee 12+3reb+2ast, T.Dawson 11+8reb+2ast, L.Brandt 11+2reb+2ast, L.Overs 8+3reb+3ast Norths Bears: D.Trist 31+10reb, J.Maccann 13+3reb+4ast, L.Smith-Hyde 13+3reb+4ast, B.Rymer 12+2reb+3ast, N.Blair 11+4reb+2ast, D.Young 2+2reb+1ast
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