Australian NBL One round 19 best performance: Nighael Ceaser (by Hoops Agents)

- May 7, 2024

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Nighael Ceaser

Nighael Ceaser

American Forward Nighael Ceaser (203-F-2000) had a great game in the last round for Rockhampton Rockets, receiving a Hoops Agents NBL One Player of the Week award for round 19.
The 23-year old player had a double-double of 32 points and 14 rebounds, while his team outclassed SW Metro P. (#7, 2-2) with 30-point margin 116-86. Rockets is placed at 10th position in Australian NBL One. Rockhampton is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 2-3 record. In the team's last game Ceaser had a remarkable 71.4% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Rockets, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Former Texas State University at San Marcos star has very solid stats this year. Ceaser is in league's top in rebounds (8th best: 12.6rpg) and averages impressive 2.6bpg,2.6spg and 64.1% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was young New Zealand Tyrell Harrison (214-C-1999) of Southern Districts Spartans. Harrison had a very good evening with a double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds. Bad luck as Brisbane Spartans lost that game 69-74 to slightly higher-ranked Brisbane C. (#13, 2-4). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the top position in North. SD Spartans dropped in the standings to 15th position. 4 lost games are too many comparing to just one victory Brisbane Spartans managed to get this year. Harrison is one of the most experienced players at SD Spartans and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third on the list of top players last round was Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-F-1998) of league's top team Sturt Sabres. Rigoni showcased his all-around game by recording 27 points, 11 rebounds (!!!) and 6 assists in the last round. He was a key player of Sturt Sabres, leading his team to a 104-90 easy win against #4 ranked Eastern M. in a game of the week. Sturt S. confirms their top position in Central. Rigoni has a very solid season. In 8 games in Australia he scored 22.5ppg. He also has 8.1rpg, 3.9apg, a FGP of 51.9% and 3PT: 44.6%. Jacob Rigoni has also Australian passport and can play in the league with a status of domestic player.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Jordan Forbes (193-G-1998) of Sturt S. - 18 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists
5. Adrian Tomada (G-1995) of Kilsyth C. - 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists
6. Marek Nelson (201-F-1999) of Kalamunda ES - 25 points and 12 rebounds
7. Matur Maker (208-C-1998) of Rockhampton R. - 21 points, 16 rebounds and 3 assists
8. Akech Aliir (200-F-2000) of Mt.Gambier - 14 points, 15 rebounds and 3 assists
9. William Mayfield (F-2000) of Canberra G. - 26 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists
10. Lachie Hunter (C-1999) of Eastern M. - 23 points, 14 rebounds and 2 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)

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