Basketball South Australia and the Premier League today announced that James Legan (190-G-87, college: E.Carolina, agency: Court Side) was named Player of the Round for Round 17, following his performance in the West Adelaide Bearcats' 112-83 win over the South Adelaide Panthers.
In 29 minutes, Legan recorded 35 points with nine 3-pointers and eight rebounds, thus earning his first Player of the Round award of the year.
After missing the first game of the season, Legan has played in every game since and has helped the Bearcats sit second on the ladder after seventeen rounds with a 14-3 record.
In 16 games, Legan is averaging 20.3 points (eighth-highest in the league), 5.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
The Bearcats' regular-season finale occurs this weekend, as they take on the first-placed Southern Tigers (15-2) and look to secure the minor premiership.
See here for the league's Facebook post regarding Legan's Player of the Round award.
John Rillie(195-G-71, college: Gonzaga) (195-G-71, college: Gonzaga) former NT Australian player in an old interview (2008-9 season): Eurobasket.com: Tell us how you decided to become professional basketball player. John Rillie(195-G-71, college: Gonzaga): Becoming a pro player was a culmination of hard work and following a dream. From an early age I new I wanted to go to the USA and play college basketball. I was lucky enough to live the dream and have four very enjoyable years in the... [read more]
John Rillie (195-G-71, college: Gonzaga) (195-G-71, college: Gonzaga) former NT Australian player in an old interview (2008-9 season):
Eurobasket.com: Tell us how you decided to become professional basketball player.
John Rillie (195-G-71, college: Gonzaga): Becoming a pro player was a culmination of hard work and following a dream. From an early age I new I wanted to go to the USA and play college basketball. I was lucky enough to live the dream and have four very enjoyable years in the college system. One year at Tacoma Community College and three years at Gonzaga University. Good times. After college I was fortunate to be offered a pro deal in Australia with the Brisbane Bullets.The start of a fifteen year pro career.
Eurobasket.com: Pick the best starting five in your dream team.
John Stockton - I need someone to get me the rock Me - Best two guard getting around Reggie Miller - Stockton would keep both of us happy Larry Bird - He would be the glue guy. Give us a little of everything. Moses Malone - I need a bull down low to rebound mine and Reggie's misses.
Eurobasket.com: How you stay in shape and still dominating in the NBL league (2008-9 season) ?
John Rillie (195-G-71, college: Gonzaga): Dominating is very kind.The way I feel I have allowed myself a long and successful career is I stay in shape all year round. I love the game of basketball so I will play anywhere, anytime.
Eurobasket.com: Inform your daily routine and give some tips to the young players.
John Rillie (195-G-71, college: Gonzaga): Besides the usual time you spend with your team practicing, I always do some work on my own. You need to keep your individual skills sharp and you do not necessarily get this in a team practice. During the season I always make sure I get up at least an extra 250 made shots a day. I always keep count of makes.
Eurobasket.com: You played in AEK Athens, why you left from there?
John Rillie (195-G-71, college: Gonzaga): The AEK situation is a very interesting one. Although I was not performing at the level I was hoping, the bank account was very light. When you are responsible for other people (wife and child), it is very important the bank account is getting looked after. History will show i was not the only one in a tough situation there.
Eurobasket.com: Whats your opinion about the strength of the Greek league.
John Rillie (195-G-71, college: Gonzaga): I loved playing in the Greek competition and Euroleague. The European style is a lot different to Australia. In Europe it is very tacticial and half court driven. Each possession means a lot to the outcome of the game. Australia is very much run and gun and a whole lot looser. Europe really helped develop areas of my game that needed work to be successful at the international level.
Eurobasket.com: Inform us about the best game in your career.
Trimble's 32-point game gives him Interperformances Player of the Week award - 6 days ago
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MELO TRIMBLE 23-year old guard Melo Trimble (190-G-95) had an amazing evening in the last round for second-ranked Taipans and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 1. He had the game-high 32 points adding five rebounds and three assists for Taipans in his team's victory, helping them to crush Bullets (#3, 1-1) with 18-point margin 88-70. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Taipans is placed at 2nd position in Australian league. But it's just... [read more]
MELO TRIMBLE
23-year old guard Melo Trimble (190-G-95) had an amazing evening in the last round for second-ranked Taipans and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 1. He had the game-high 32 points adding five rebounds and three assists for Taipans in his team's victory, helping them to crush Bullets (#3, 1-1) with 18-point margin 88-70. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Taipans is placed at 2nd position in Australian league. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Taipans won just one (their first) game. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. In the team's last game Trimble had a remarkable 85.7% from 2-point range. He turned to be Taipans' top player in his first season with the team. University of Maryland graduate has very impressive stats this year. Trimble is league's best scorer averaging so far 32.0ppg. Trimble is in league's top in and averages solid 85.7% FGP.
Second best performed player last round was Daniel Johnson (212-C/F-88) of 36ers. He is former international in his first season at 36ers. In the last game Johnson recorded impressive double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds. Bad luck as 36ers lost that game 91-99 to Wildcats (2-0). The season is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Johnson is a newcomer at 36ers and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 22.5ppg (#3). He also registered 10.0 boards per game.
Third place about best performers goes to forward Josh Boone (208-F-84) of United (#6). Boone scored 24 points and grabbed thirteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of United, leading his team to a 123-122 win against Hawks (#8, 0-2). United needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 1 victory and 1 lost game. Boone has a great season in Australia. After only 2 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.0rpg (6th best).
Other top performing players last week: 4. Cameron Gliddon (197-G/F-89) of Bullets - 29 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 5. D.J. Newbill (193-G-92) of Taipans - 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Todd Blanchfield (200-F/G-91) of Hawks - 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Tai Wesley (201-F-86) of Breakers - 25 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 8. DJ Kennedy (198-F-89) of United - 21 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Nick Kay (206-C/F-92) of Wildcats - 18 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 10. AJ Ogilvy (211-C-88) of Hawks - 15 points, 21 rebounds and 3 assists
The Player of the week is selected 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)
The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.
The Lakeside Lightning have acquired the services of stalwart SBL guard Kyle Armour(183-G-89, college: Augusta) for the 2019 season, reuniting with him for the first time since 2011. Armour made his debut in the SBL in 2006 with the Willetton Tigers as a 17-year-old. He next played in the SBL in 2011 with Lakeside, before playing for the Tigers again in 2012 and 2013. In 2014, he made the switch to the East Perth Eagles, where he won first and so far only championship. He returned to Will... [read more]
The Lakeside Lightning have acquired the services of stalwart SBL guard Kyle Armour (183-G-89, college: Augusta) for the 2019 season, reuniting with him for the first time since 2011. Armour made his debut in the SBL in 2006 with the Willetton Tigers as a 17-year-old. He next played in the SBL in 2011 with Lakeside, before playing for the Tigers again in 2012 and 2013. In 2014, he made the switch to the East Perth Eagles, where he won first and so far only championship. He returned to Willetton in 2015 and played four straight seasons there.
Elsewhere, former Geraldton Buccaneers and Perth Redbacks forward Maurice Barrow (196-F-92, college: Fairfield) has opted to switch clubs once again, this time joining the Willetton Tigers for the 2019 season. Barrow debuted in the SBL in 2016 with the Buccaneers, before re-joining the Buccaneers for a second season in 2017. In both seasons with Geraldton, Barrow was an SBL All-Star and All-Defensive team member. In 2018, he joined the Redbacks and earned All-Defensive team honours for a third straight year.
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