The NBL Cup tips off on Saturday February 20 (Getty Images ). Scott Machado is the first NBL player to have 13 assists in consecutive games since Darryl McDonald for the Tigers in Dec 2005.#NBL21 pic.twitter.com/ugLaYyAkEg. Whether he’ll go on to have a successful NBA career remains to be seen, but one thing for certain is: the kid can shoot! Point guard Chris Omanye who has been turning out for Warriors, David Deng a 2019 finalist with UCU Canons, seven-time champion Daniel Jjuko, former league MVP Geoffrey Soro and Francis Azolibe join last year’s top-shelf acquisitions Syrus Kiviiri and Paul Odong. Bryce Cotton is averaging 22.6pts & 7.0 assists. Second in the league for points per game, equal-second in the league for assists per game - stopping Cotton is one of the hardest assignments in the league. Perth might be struggling this year, but Cotton is still a match-winner on his own. A total of nine teams are contesting in the 2020–21 season. A basketball frenzy will hit Melbourne from February 20, with 18 days of NBL double-headers and 36 games across two city venues as part of the first NBL Cup. Hey @warriors ! Averaging 14.71 points a game on 47% shooting from the field, he even has former Warriors champion and Australian basketball legend Andrew Bogut impressed. With 15 points and 7 rebounds a game, the 25-year-old is already proving his worth and is the ‘MVP frontrunner’, according to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc. pic.twitter.com/Vdx5xp7Urt, — Perth Wildcats (@PerthWildcats) February 16, 2021, "That guy is ALWAYS HOT! Melbourne United have set a franchise record as they extended their barnstorming start to the NBL season with a tough 87-84 victory over New Zealand Breakers. Content may not be reproduced or published in any form without authorisation. Namuwongo Blazers are looking to establish themselves in the National Basketball League and the offseason business affirms it. Please join us! Cotton currently averaging just 1.6 T/O's#NBL21 pic.twitter.com/TJVtFun0bm, Bryce Cotton joined Damian Martin as the only Wildcats with 9 assists and 0 turnovers in a 40-minute game on Sunday. The JackJumpers will enter the NBL in the 2021-22 season, and Kestelman said the new club would assist the NBL with running the Breakers’ games. More league info. “We have bigger ambitions in our journey. The South East Melbourne Phoenix have produced a stunning NBL form reversal to record a comprehensive 96-71 victory over the Perth Wildcats. All Rights reserved. Established in 2015, Nam Blazers have come through the basketball divisions in the country and gained promotion to the topflight division in 2019 when they edged Old Tymers to the playoff finals of Division II. Being in one city for the next eight games might really help the Breakers and Webster will be key to any revival. Huge season so far from Casper Ware at 20 points per game including 40% from 3. , : https://t.co/7b86xrfU0W pic.twitter.com/T84UQ9coh1, — SBS Sport (@SBSSport) February 13, 2021. The 2020-21 NBL season commences on January 15, with a revised schedule due to COVID-19 meaning that Adelaide 36ers v Melbourne United will open the league's 43rd campaign. 30 players in history have averaged 20/7, but no player has done it at less than 2 turnovers. WATCH the NBL Cup LIVE, FREE and in HD via SBS On Demand, with select games also live on SBS VICELAND. Each of the nine NBL teams will play each other once and you can watch every single match on SBS on Demand, with select games on SBS VICELAND. The 27-year-old point guard from Chicago might be one of the shortest players in the league, but he can fly! "As players, we hear things. International. Could this be the year that Perth finally miss out on the NBL finals? The club also presented the new signings to the media during a press briefing in Kisementi. "Nathan Sobey SOARS through the air! 22-year-old Justinian Jessup has already been drafted to the NBA by the Golden State Warriors in 2020 but, prior to that, he agreed to be part of a next stars contract with Illawarra. So far he is leading his side in assists per game (5.75) and contributing a handy 6.25 rebounds per game and 9.25 points per game. Brisbane fans will be hoping so and the neutrals will love seeing him try. But if they’re to find some form in the NBL Cup then it will likely be Scott Machado leading them there. “Scouts are watching leagues all around the world, but putting together a Cup-style tournament is massive because it will just mean the scouts will lock in on the four weeks to watch all the games.”. It’s that journey that attracted the attention of Motorola Solutions, Samanga Solutions, and RadioTrans according to George Nkya, the Managing Director of Samanga Solutions whose ultimate goal is to see Nam Blazers competing in the Basketball Africa League. Nathan Sobey is a scoring machine this season. Not if Bryce Cotton has anything to do with it. The youngster doesn’t always find his rhythm every match, but when he does it can be extremely difficult to stop as Cairns Taipans found out twice in January when he dropped 24 and 19 points respectively on them. We are required to test players for Covid-19 and this will strain our budget so much and when you get a partner who can help you here and there, it’s a big boost,” Farouk Zzinda, the Head of Operations at the club said. #nbl21. , Watch @NBL action LIVE via @SBSOnDemand right NOW! He leads the league in points per game with 24.29. Jock Landale’s bold prediction that Melbourne United could go undefeated this season may come back to bite them when the NBL Cup gets underway on Saturday. Can he continue that form in the Melbourne hub? [The Partnership] is coming at the right time because this is an indifferent season. The NBL is the pre-eminent professional men's basketball league in Australia and New Zealand. !#flamethrower, — Andrew Bogut (@andrewbogut) January 28, 2021. We want to see Nam Blazers represent us on the continent (Basketball Africa League) and do justice to our brand,” said Nkya. 3⃣4⃣ points from Tai Webster on debut for the @NZBreakers , We're ready for a whole lot more of this in #NBL21 pic.twitter.com/6KAEBkEYMB. The last player to average 20 points and 7 assists per game was Shane Heal in 2002. He is an ardent basketball enthusiast. NBL1 Central was scheduled to start on March 14, NBL1 South on April 18 and NBL1 North on April 24, but all three conferences will now not start prior to May 15. Busting a lot of narratives. SBS acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia. Bottom of the table with just one win in five, although they have three games in hand on the 2-6 Taipans, there hasn’t been too much to get excited about for New Zealand fans. The league was founded in 1979 and is currently contested by … The 2020-21 NBL season commences on January 15, with a revised schedule due to COVID-19 meaning that Adelaide 36ers v Melbourne United will open the league's 43rd campaign. Still one of, if not the, most exciting players in the league, the two-time NBL MVP is a must-watch player. We know what people are saying on other teams and there are specific names that I want to go out and show - hey enough of that!" Casper Ware in his last 4 NBL games is a combined 2-from-32 three pointers. It’s been a rough start to the season for the Breakers who - due to COVID-19 - have had to play all their fixtures away from home so far. Tai Webster’s form has been something of a silver lining. Is the NBL Cup Melbourne United’s to lose? With the season set to tentatively tipoff on April 2, Nam Blazers unveilled the new players all of whom have played in the National Basketball League for atleast two seasons. NBL Cup: 18 days of NBL double-headers and 36 games across two city venues. All nine NBL teams will converge on Melbourne from February 20, with 18 days of double-headers as part of the first NBL Cup. Hippos off to a flying start against Impis in Jinja March 14, 2021 Heathens hammer Buffaloes for second 2021 Nile Stout Rugby season victory March … More International Pages ... NBL Australia; CBA China; FIBA World Cup; Olympics; International; 2019-20 NBL Australia Season; 2019-20 Season Schedule; 2019-20 Player Stats; More 2020 International Pages. “In my mind, we have a lot of players that could slot into an NBA roster. Kawowo Sports Media is a division of OWINO SOLUTIONS. 27 points against the 36ers on February 6 showed that if the Kings need a bucket, Casper is their man. ... Start Most viewed. We are excited about the season and we want our fans to be excited. “It will attract more eyes having us all in Melbourne and playing so many games in succession because no one will want to miss a beat. Chris Omanye, Daniel Jjuko, Syrus Kiviiri, Paul Odong (Captain), David Deng, Emmanuel Okumu, Daniel Monoja, Bernard Okumu, Geoffrey Soro, and Francis Azolibe. “I think the Cup will be the best that the NBL has ever been from the standpoint that we’ve got a bunch of NBA-ready guys here now,” Landale told News Corp’s Matt Logue. The 2020–21 NBL season is the 43rd season of the National Basketball League since its establishment in 1979. Sykes is definitely one to watch this tournament. “We are excited to be part of the Blazers Family. Oh my GOODNESS!" Just over a week ago, Machado was the first NBL player to have 13 assists in consecutive games since 2005. The NBL Cup is scheduled to start on Saturday, February 20, and it could continue as scheduled with the lockdown to end at midnight on Wednesday. Now with Sydney, Casper will look to show he feels right at home in the hub. , Watch @NBL action LIVE on @SBSVICELAND and @SBSOnDemand right NOW! Giddey could very well be Australian basketball’s next superstar. Nam Blazers: NBL freshers revamp roster with seasoned players, Okello, Akello win top gongs at FUBA Awards, Kiviiri confident Nam Blazers will go deep into the playoffs, Kisala armed as former bosses Wakiso Giants visit UPDF, Police FC, Express FC out to keep leaders in sight, Ugandan Rugby charts new territory in Tooro region, Police striker Muruli vows to continue scoring after February exploits, Sand Cranes start training ahead of Ghana duel, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. #NBL21 #ILLatSYD #HWKatSYD, — Karl Beston (@karlbeston) February 14, 2021. And Landale is keen to impress in the NBL cup as he knows a lot of NBA scouts will be watching. It’s been a rough start to the season for Cairns, with just two wins from their first eight matches. ECAL delivers important, personalised and timely events, directly into calendar. “The team is new in the league but players have been around for a while. The 31-year-old had some issues at the end of last season and the start of this season, especially when it came to shooting from three, but he’s proven to be the Kings' match-winner on multiple occasions this season. "Justinian Jessup TURNS beautifully on Vasiljevic - just DROPPED him!" Sykes has played around the world, including in Greece, Korea, China, and the US, and will now get home-court advantage for eight straight games in Melbourne. “It’s a new experience for me,” Deng said. The now 30-year-old was voted the NBL's most improved player in 2017, but this season he’s a verified superstar, lighting up the league with some incredible plays. © 2019 Kawowo Sports. This is your chance to support credible, community-based, public-service journalism. It’s been a long time without Sports. An impressive 18 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds a game have helped the Phoenix to fourth position on the table. ECAL is the world's most advanced calendar communications software. Bryce Cotton." Melbourne's dominant start was built on the back of solid teamwork at both ends of the floor with eight players hitting the scoresheet while holding Adelaide to three-of-16 shooting with six turnovers. The NBL and State Associations are continuing to assess the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on the forthcoming NBL1 Season. More by Franklin Kaweru. The Brazilian-American point guard has the ability to light up any match and leads the league with 9.88 assists per game and is also scoring 17 points per game. Averaging 20 points a game, along with 5.4 assists and 6.6 rebounds, the 25-year-old can be tough to stop. Roses are red, violets are blue,Keifer Sykes can jump higher than you.#PERatSEM #NBL21 pic.twitter.com/LAyLMyO89C. The 6-foot, 8-inch point guard is likely to be drafted into the NBA next season, and an impressive performance in the NBL Cup could see him rocket up those pre-draft rankings. United's 23-point advantage after one quarter fell one point shy of Brisbane's record for the largest quarter-time lead in a 40-minute NBL match. Jock Landale is first @MelbUnitedHQ player ever to record 20 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks in a game @nblfacts #NBL21 pic.twitter.com/tCf3Rs2kMS. End Date: Mar 20, 2020. All games are be available live and free on streaming platforms such as SBS On Demand. We have closely followed and witnessed this team’s growth for more than two years and we can all agree that what they have achieved in such a short span is breathtaking. , : https://t.co/vQNT3zhyxF pic.twitter.com/fXTF7LKElW, — SBS Sport (@SBSSport) February 14, 2021. He’s a terror going downhill; does a great job keeping Cadee on his hip here before finding Humphries for the jam.pic.twitter.com/YeZOUc91F8, — Olgun Uluc (@OlgunUluc) February 13, 2021. @JockLandale tells @Adrian_Arciuli pic.twitter.com/iZEuVsoZ8N. Australian broadcast rights to the season are held by SBS Viceland in the second year of a two-year deal. We are going to work hard to see that we win,” he added. Start Date: Oct 3, 2019. Melbourne United are unbeatable this season, with six wins from six matches in NBL21. Landale had something to prove this season after missing out on an NBA contract last year. Loved the 2nd half from Josh Giddey in tonight’s 36ers win: was composed, controlled the tempo, and always seemed to make the right read. Here are nine players to watch out, one per team, in what is sure to be a thrilling contest. Franklin Kaweru is the Editor in Chief of Kawowo Sports. Having … ADELAIDE 36ers: Josh Giddey Daniel Johnson and Isaac Humphries might be Adelaide’s most prolific scorers, but it is 18-year-old Josh Giddey that is the one to watch. Casper Ware is no stranger to Melbourne, having played there for three years with Melbourne United. Justinian Jessup ! There will be no 2020-21 season for the National Basketball League (NBL) of Canada. With the support of readers like you, we provide thoughtfully researched articles for a more informed and connected community. Sykes was the focus of an incredible documentary called Chi-Town that was released in 2019. On Thursday, the league newcomers announced a partnership with Motorola Solutions, Samanga Solutions, and RadioTrans. “We needed a boost because the league requires a strong financial muscle. History will be made on Saturday when the first ever NBL Cup tips-off in Melbourne. , : https://t.co/hAHiNgCBNF pic.twitter.com/1vK0HLAb97.
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