Sydney Kings centre Ian Crosswhite (210-C-82, college: Oregon) produced one of the most proficient performances of the season to take out the National Basketball League Player of the Week for Round 14 of the iiNet NBL Championship.
It was a master class of efficient scoring and rebounding presence from the 210cm centre, contributing 27 points and 13 rebounds in the nail-biting 77-74 loss to the Melbourne Tigers at the Kingdome on Friday night.
Crosswhite matched his career-high of 27 points on the remarkable shooting of 11-of-12 from the field in what was the 30-year-old's best display of the season.
Tigers' star import Jonny Flynn had his best scoring night of the season, notching up 27 points, seven rebounds and five assists in the road win over Sydney.
Adris 2Hard2Guard' Deleon had a big weekend for the injury-hit Hawks on their two-game road trip, including 34 points, six assists and four rebounds in the one-point loss in New Zealand on Thursday night.
Wildcats' Shawn Redhage (26 points on 9-of-14 shooting and seven rebounds) and Townsville guard Gary Ervin (26 points on 8-of-14 shooting and four assists) were among the other leading NBL Player of the Week contenders.
Ben Madgen selected the top Australian playing abroad in last week's games - 18 hours ago
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Australian players, who play currently abroad. This week's number one is an experienced former international swingman Ben Madgen (193-85). He was the major contributor in a Lietuvos rytas' victory against the league leader Zalgiris in the Lithuanian LKL in Monday night's game.
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BEN MADGEN
Here is the weekly review of the top performing Australian players, who play currently abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an experienced former international swingman Ben Madgen (193-85, college: Augusta, currently plays in Lithuania). He was the major contributor in a Lietuvos rytas' victory against the league leader Zalgiris (32-4) 82-73 in the Lithuanian LKL in Monday night's game.
Madgen scored 19 points in 28 minutes on the court.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius (30-6) is placed second in the LKL.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
It's Madgen's first season with the team.
This year he averages: 8.7ppg, 2.6rpg, 1.6apg, 2FGP: 42.3%, 3FGP: 42.1% and FT: 82.3% in 43 games he played so far.
Madgen played for the Australian senior national team four years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former U22 international guard Shaun Bruce (190-91, currently plays in New Zealand). He led Saints to a victory against the sixth-ranked Mountain Airs (2-8) 98-89 in the New Zealand NBL on Saturday night.
Bruce scored 19 points and added 4 passes in 36 minutes.
Wellington Saints (10-1) are placed first in the NBL.
It was his team's tenth consecutive victory in a row.
Bruce has relatively good stats this year: 11.6ppg, 3.5rpg, 2.8apg, 2FGP: 49.1%, 3FGP: 32.0% and FT: 78.8% in 11 games.
He played for the Australian U22 national team in 2015.
#3. The Australian player who performed third best last week abroad was former U19 international center Isaac Humphries (216-98, college: Kentucky, currently plays in Serbia). Humphries could not help FMP (9-1) to beat Crvena Zvezda (8-2).
He scored only 4 points in 5 minutes on the court.
The first-placed FMP (9-1) lost 88-97 in a derby game to the leading Crvena Zvezda in the Group B.
This year Humphries' overall stats are: 4.5ppg, 2.2rpg, 2FGP: 65.0%(26-40) in 12 games.
He played for the Australian U19 national team four years ago.
#4. Center Angus Brandt (208-89, college: Oregon St., currently plays in New Zealand) contributed to Hawks' victory against the league outsider Rangers (1-10) 93-84 in the New Zealand NBL last Saturday.
He recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and getting 17 rebounds.
Taylor Hawks (6-5) are placed fifth in the NBL.
Brandt has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 16.1ppg, 8.1rpg and 1.4apg.
Brandt 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.Majok Majok (206-F-92, college: Ball St., currently plays in New Zealand) was the major contributor in Saints' victory against one of league's weakest teams Jets (1-9) 79-70 in the New Zealand NBL last Sunday.
He scored 22 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and dished 7 assists.
Wellington Saints (10-1) are placed first in the NBL.
It was his team's tenth consecutive victory in a row.
Majok has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 15.5ppg, 10.9rpg and 2.3apg.
Majok has a dual citizenship: Sudanese and Australian.
#2.Tony Tolovae (196-G-92, currently plays in New Zealand) led Rams to a victory against the closely-ranked Sharks (7-3) 89-77 in the New Zealand NBL in Friday night's game.
Tolovae scored 14 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Canterbury Rams (6-4) are placed fourth in the NBL.
It was his team's first victory after three consecutive loses.
This season Tolovae has relatively solid stats: 12.0ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.4apg and 1.1spg.
He is another player who holds two passports: Australian and New Zealand.
#3.Bradwyn Guinto (198-F-91, currently plays in Philippines) contributed to a Global Port's victory against the closely-ranked SM Beermen (4-4) 98-94 in the Filipino PBA on Wednesday night.
Guinto recorded 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Globalport Batang Pier (4-4) is placed fifth in the PBA.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Guinto's total stats this season are: 2.6ppg and 2.0rpg.
He has both Australian and Filipino nationalities.
#4.Jarrad Weeks (185-G-89, currently plays in New Zealand) faced previously mentioned Tony Tolovae in the New Zealand NBL last game.
Weeks could not help Sharks (7-3) in their last game. Despite his good performance Sharks lost 77-89 on the road to the lower-ranked (#4) Rams.
Weeks was the second best scorer with 13 points. He also added 3 passes in 27 minutes.
It was Sharks' first loss after five consecutive victories.
Weeks has very impressive stats this year: 17.6ppg, 2.5rpg, 5.0apg and 1.1spg in 10 games he played so far.
#5.Anthony Semerad (196-SF-91, currently plays in Philippines) was not able to help TNT Ka Tropa in their game against Hotshots (4-5) in the Filipino PBA.
He recorded 7 points in 23 minutes.
TNT Ka Tropa was crushed 111-89 in Pasig City by the lower-ranked (#7) Hotshots.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
This year Semerad's total stats are: 8.8ppg and 1.6rpg in eight games.
#6.Damon Heuir (189-G-91, college: S.Utah, currently plays in New Zealand) managed to help Mike Pero Nelson Giants to win against the closely-ranked Rams 96-92 in the New Zealand NBL in Thursday night's game.
He scored 5 points.
This season Heuir has very high stats. He averages: 18.2ppg, 3.9rpg and 3.5apg.
Breakers sign Patrick Richard, ex Joventut - 1 day ago
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PATRICK RICHARD New Zealand Breakers (NBL) signed 28-year old American swingman Patrick Richard (196-94kg-90, college: McNeese State, agency: Inception Sports). He played last season at Joventut in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 32 games he had 11.3ppg, 3.2rpg, 1.7apg and 1.3spg. The previous (16-17) season Richard played at Maccabi Rishon (Winner League) in Israel where in 31 games he recorded 11.5ppg, 4.4rpg, 3.0apg and 1.1spg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Richard also played... [read more]
PATRICK RICHARD
New Zealand Breakers (NBL) signed 28-year old American swingman Patrick Richard (196-94kg-90, college: McNeese State, agency: Inception Sports). He played last season at Joventut in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 32 games he had 11.3ppg, 3.2rpg, 1.7apg and 1.3spg. The previous (16-17) season Richard played at Maccabi Rishon (Winner League) in Israel where in 31 games he recorded 11.5ppg, 4.4rpg, 3.0apg and 1.1spg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Richard also played 16 games in Basketball Champions League where he averaged 12.8ppg, 5.8rpg, 4.7apg and 1.3spg. In 2012 he was drafted by Iowa Energy (D-League) in seventh round (105th overall). Richard attended McNeese State and it is his seventh season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of Southland Conference Tournament for two years in a row (2011 and 2012). Richard was also voted All-Southland Conf. Player of the Year back in 2012 at his college time. Richard is quite experienced player. He has played in five different countries on three different continents (Europe, Australia and of course North America). Richard has played previously professionally in France (Chalons Reims), Germany (Mitteldeutscher BC), Holland (M.Magixx), Australia (Sabres) and NBA G League (Iowa Wolves). He could be described:
A fearless warrior who can score with the best players in the nation. Solid player on both ends of the floor and comes to play every night! At 6'5 with his ability he will be a great professional shooting guard. "2012 Southland Conference Player of the Year".
RHYS MARTIN Gold Coast Rollers (QBL) landed 32-year old former international guard Rhys Martin (184-79kg-86, college: Nova SE). He has played for the last three years at Hawks (NBL). In 28 games he averaged 5.9ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.8apg and 1.4spg (in top 5) last season. The previous (16-17) season Martin played also at Illawarrawhere in 34 games he had 5.1ppg, 2.1rpg, 2.4apg and 1.2spg. He helped them to make it to the final. Martin was a member of Australian Senior National Team in 2014. He h... [read more]
RHYS MARTIN
Gold Coast Rollers (QBL) landed 32-year old former international guard Rhys Martin (184-79kg-86, college: Nova SE). He has played for the last three years at Hawks (NBL). In 28 games he averaged 5.9ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.8apg and 1.4spg (in top 5) last season. The previous (16-17) season Martin played also at Illawarra where in 34 games he had 5.1ppg, 2.1rpg, 2.4apg and 1.2spg. He helped them to make it to the final. Martin was a member of Australian Senior National Team in 2014. He has played previously for four other teams: Mackay Meteors, Bullets, Rockhampton Rockets and Southern Dictrict Spartans. Martin attended Nova Southeastern University until 2006 and it will be his 13th season in pro basketball.
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