Zylan Cheatham claims Australian NBL Hoops Agents weekly honour

- January 6, 2026

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Zylan Cheatham

Zylan Cheatham

Experienced American Zylan Cheatham (203-F-1995) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for league's leader Adelaide 36ers and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 23.
The 30-year old forward got a double-double of 17 points and 10 assists, while his team beat Brisbane (#9, 6-18) 97-86. It allowed Adelaide 36ers to consolidate first place in the Australian NBL. Adelaide have a solid 19-4 record. It was one of impressive evenings for Cheatham as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Arizona State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Cheatham is in league's top in rebounds (2nd best: 10.0rpg) and averages solid 56.5% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young international center Will Magnay (208-C-1998) of Tasmania JackJumpers. Magnay impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 27 points and 13 rebounds. Of course JackJumpers cruised to a 84-75 relatively comfortable win over the higher-ranked Melbourne Utd (#3, 15-8). Tasmania JJ's 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 11-13 record. Magnay is a newcomer at Tasmania JJ and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders.

The third best performed player last round was another Adelaide's star - American Bryce Cotton (182-G-1992, agency: Pensack Sports). Cotton scored 23 points and passed 7 assists. He was another key player of Adelaide 36ers, helping his team with a 97-86 win against the lower-ranked Brisbane (#9, 6-18). Adelaide 36ers confirms their top position in the standings. Cotton has a great season in Australia. After 23 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 25.7ppg (best scorer) and assists with 7.8apg (best passer). He also has 2.1spg and and 3PT: 40.3%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Flynn Cameron (196-G-2000) of Adelaide - 25 points and 4 assists
5. Kendric Davis (183-PG-1999) of Sydney - 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists
6. Samson Froling (209-C/F-2000) of Illawarra H. - 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists
7. Javale McGee (213-C-1988) of Illawarra H. - 16 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Kristian Doolittle (201-F-1997) of Perth - 21 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists
9. Xavier Cooks (203-F-1995) of Sydney - 11 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists
10. Tyson Walker (185-G-2000) of Melbourne Utd - 20 points, 3 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Hoops Agents. Hoops Agents is the most complete website about the agencies and players they represent. With more than twenty years of experience, Hoops Agents is already recognized as the most reliable destination for the players who wish to continue their career in professional basketball and are searching for a reputable and connected representation. Hoops Agents is also most complete source of transactions news.

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