{"id":23133,"date":"2021-08-13T11:31:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T01:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basketball.draftcentral.com.au\/?p=23133"},"modified":"2021-08-13T11:31:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T01:31:00","slug":"2021-nbl1-stats-top-performers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/2021-nbl1-stats-top-performers\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 NBL1 stats: Top performers"},"content":{"rendered":"

FINALS are just around the corner in the National Basketball League (NBL1) West and Central competitions while both South and North have been put on hold due to current COVID-19 restrictions. Nonetheless, Draft Central<\/em> casts an eye over the top statistical performers from each competition as the seasons edge closer to the end.<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
North:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

There are a number of Ipswich representatives across all major statistical areas highlighting their dominance on the competition. Nathan Sobey<\/strong> leads the way with points averaging 30 per game while Mitch Creek<\/strong> is not far off the pace with 27 per game. Creek also tops the league for rebounds with an average of 16.50 while Matthew Hodgson<\/strong> has proven to be a menace off the boards with 14.66 per game. Gold Coast Rollers representative, Jason Cadee<\/strong> leads the way for assists with 10.50 per game while Sam Froling<\/strong> has showcased his star-power featuring in the top four in both rebounds and blocks with 13.80 and 2.60 respectively.<\/p>\n

Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Nathan Sobey (Ipswich Force) 30.00<\/li>\n
  2. Mitch Creek (South West Metro Pirates) 27.00<\/li>\n
  3. Majok Deng (Cairns Marlins) 26.83<\/li>\n
  4. Isaac White (Ipswich Force) 26.42<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Rebounds:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Mitch Creek (South West Metro Pirates) 16.50<\/li>\n
    2. Matthew Hodgson (Ipswich Force) 14.66<\/li>\n
    3. Harrison Froling (Mackay Meteors) 13.80<\/li>\n
    4. Sam Froling (Townsville Heat) 13.80<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Assists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Jason Cadee (Gold Coast Rollers) 10.50<\/li>\n
      2. Jeremy Kendle (Logan Thunder) 9.23<\/li>\n
      3. William McDowell-White (Red City Roar) 8.50<\/li>\n
      4. Mitch McCarron (Northside Wizards) 8.25<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Blocks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Sam Froling (Townsville Heat) 2.60<\/li>\n
        2. Matthew Hodgson (Ipswich Force) 2.00<\/li>\n
        3. Majok Deng (Cairns Marlins) 1.66<\/li>\n
        4. Mitch Young (Logan Thunder) 1.53<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          South:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

          Looking at leading points-scorers it is Dexter Kernich-Drew<\/strong> that leads the way with the Waverley Falcons talent managing 24 points a game. Ray Turner<\/strong> is not far off the pace producing 23.57 points a game while George Blagojevic<\/strong> showed his hand recording 23.42 points and 11.42 rebounds each time he steps out on court. Oliver Hayes-Brown<\/strong> tops the table with 13.33 rebounds while Matthew Snow<\/strong> is crafty with ball in hand registering 7.50 dimes a game with Lucas Barker<\/strong> coming in second thanks to his 6.64 assists. Deng Acouth<\/strong> leads the way with an average of 2.58 blocks per game.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Dexter Kernich-Drew (Waverley Falcons) 24<\/li>\n
          2. Ray Turner (Bendigo Braves) 23.57<\/li>\n
          3. George Blagojevic (Geelong Supercats) 23.42<\/li>\n
          4. Sam McDaniel (Sandringham Sabres) 22.33<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Rebounds:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Oliver Hayes-Brown (Dandenong Rangers) 13.33<\/li>\n
            2. George Blagojevic (Geelong Supercats) 11.42<\/li>\n
            3. Kuany Kuany (Sandringham Sabres) 11.41<\/li>\n
            4. Ray Turner (Bendigo Braves) 10.50<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Assists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              1. Matthew Snow (Ringwood Hawks) 7.50<\/li>\n
              2. Lucas Barker (Frankston Blues) 6.64<\/li>\n
              3. Kane de Wit (Mt Gambier Pioneers) 5.84<\/li>\n
              4. Mason Bragg (NW Tasmania) 5.28<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Blocks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. Deng Acouth (Ballarat Miners) 2.58<\/li>\n
                2. Geremy McKay (Eltham Wildcats) 2.00<\/li>\n
                3. Paul Campbell (NW Tasmania) 1.71<\/li>\n
                4. Titus Robinson (Mt Gambier Pioneers) 1.54<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                  Central:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

                  North Adelaide Rockets representative Jack McVeigh<\/strong> impressed with his 29.42 points a game while CJ Turnage<\/strong> is hot on his heels with an average of 24.06 for the Flames. When it comes to rebounds South Adelaide\u2019s Alex Starling<\/strong> dons top spot thanks to his 13.16 a game while Joe Jackson<\/strong> also features with his 11.88 boards and competition high 1.94 blocks. Julian Jacobs<\/strong> showcased his smarts with ball in hand recording 9.07 assists a game while Sunday Dech<\/strong> is hot on his heels with 8.75.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. Jack McVeigh (North Adelaide Rockets) 29.42<\/li>\n
                  2. CJ Turnage (Norwood Flames) 24.06<\/li>\n
                  3. William Wise (Eastern Mavericks) 22.66<\/li>\n
                  4. Alex Mudronja (South Adelaide Panthers) 22.42<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Rebounds:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Alex Starling (South Adelaide Panthers) 13.16<\/li>\n
                    2. Joe Jackson (Woodville Warriors) 11.88<\/li>\n
                    3. Earnest Ross (West Adelaide Bearcats) 11.12<\/li>\n
                    4. Brandon Brine (Forestville Eagles) 11.00<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Assists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      1. Julian Jacobs (Woodville Warriors) 9.07<\/li>\n
                      2. Sunday Dech (North Adelaide Rockets) 8.75<\/li>\n
                      3. Hamish Staude (North Adelaide Rockets) 5.68<\/li>\n
                      4. Nick Wurm (Southern Tigers) 5.56<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        Blocks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          \n
                        1. Joe Jackson (Woodville Warriors) 1.94<\/li>\n
                        2. Lachie Hunter (West Adelaide Bearcats) 1.64<\/li>\n
                        3. Anthony Green (Norwood Flames) 1.26<\/li>\n
                        4. Gregory Mays (Forestville Eagles) 1.17<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                          West: <\/strong><\/h5>\n

                          Lakeside Lightning have no shortage of players named in the top four with Julius Bowie<\/strong> coming in second for points scored with 24 just behind Eastern Suns\u2019 Joe Cook-Green<\/strong> on 24.80. The Lightning\u2019s Jarrod Prue<\/strong> takes the chocolates for most rebounds averaging 14.84 a game with Lee Roberts<\/strong> not far off the pace with 12.62. It is no surprise that Scott Machado<\/strong> leads the competition for assists averaging 6.81 a game while Joel Wagner<\/strong> has also proven to be crafty with ball in hand for the Eagles. When it comes to blocks it is Tom Jervis<\/strong> that sits atop the leaderboard with 2.80 to his name with Goldfields Giants\u2019 Cooper Creek<\/strong> just missing the top gong with 2.57.<\/p>\n

                          \u00a0Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            \n
                          1. Joe Cook-Green (Eastern Suns) 24.80<\/li>\n
                          2. Julius Bowie (Lakeside Lightning) 24.00<\/li>\n
                          3. Mathiang Muo (Geraldton Buccaneers) 23.05<\/li>\n
                          4. Scott Machado (Mandurah Magic) 22.27<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            Rebounds:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              \n
                            1. Jarrad Prue (Lakeside Lightning) 14.84<\/li>\n
                            2. Lee Roberts (East Perth Eagles) 12.62<\/li>\n
                            3. Michael Vigor (Willetton Tigers) 11.20<\/li>\n
                            4. Andrew Ferguson (Perry Lakes Hawks) 10.47<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              Assists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                \n
                              1. Scott Machado (Mandurah Magic) 6.81<\/li>\n
                              2. Joel Wagner (Perth Redbacks) 6.37<\/li>\n
                              3. Kyle Armour (Lakeside Lightning) 5.35<\/li>\n
                              4. Corban Wroe (Warwick Senators) 5.12<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                Blocks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                1. Tom Jervis (Rockingham Flames) 2.80<\/li>\n
                                2. Cooper Creek (Goldfields Giants) 2.57<\/li>\n
                                3. Jarrad Anastasio (East Perth Eagles) 1.65<\/li>\n
                                4. Nicolas Pozoglou (Cockburn Cougars) 1.29<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                  Women\u2019s:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

                                  North:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  Amanda Johnson<\/strong> leads the way with a competition high of 23 points a game while Cayla George<\/strong> has also proven to be a commanding force holding second spot both for points and rebounds with 22.37 and 16.50 respectively. Mikaela Reuf<\/strong> has dazzled off the boards all season with her average of 17.46 while her Logan Thunder and namesake Mikaela Cann<\/strong> tops the table for assists with an average of 7.61. Kathleen MacLeod<\/strong> has been solid for Sunshine Coast with her seven straight dimes a game while Chelsea Brook<\/strong> takes out the top gong for blocks with 1.64 each outing. \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                  1. Amanda Johnson (South West Metro Pirates) 23.00<\/li>\n
                                  2. Cayla George (Mackay Meteorettes) 22.37<\/li>\n
                                  3. Bride Kennedy-Hopoate (Red City Roar) 21.50<\/li>\n
                                  4. Courtney Woods (Northside Wizards) 21.16<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    Rebounds:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                      \n
                                    1. Mikaela Reuf (Logan Thunder) 17.46<\/li>\n
                                    2. Cayla George (Mackay Meteorettes) 16.50<\/li>\n
                                    3. Amanda Johnson (South West Metro Pirates) 14.66<\/li>\n
                                    4. Lara McSpadden (Rockhampton Cyclones) 13.35<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                      Assists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                        \n
                                      1. Mikaela Cann (Logan Thunder) 7.61<\/li>\n
                                      2. Kathleen MacLeod (Sunshine Coast Phoenix) 7.00<\/li>\n
                                      3. Rachael McCully (Sunshine Coast Phoenix) 6.58<\/li>\n
                                      4. Madelyn Willey (Southern Districts Spartans) 6.16<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                        Blocks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                          \n
                                        1. Chelsea Brook (Mackay Meteorettes) 1.64<\/li>\n
                                        2. Cayla George (Mackay Meteorettes) 1.37<\/li>\n
                                        3. Stephanie Collins (Brisbane Capitals) 1.35<\/li>\n
                                        4. Alice O\u2019Driscoll (Northside Wizards) 1.00<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                          South:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

                                          A couple of familiar names feature in the top four with Keely Froling<\/strong> showcasing her offensive assets averaging a league high 31.18 points along with an impressive 15.72 rebounds. Alice Kunek<\/strong> is only a fraction behind slotting 31 points a game while Australian Opal, Sara Blicavs <\/strong>averages 25.60 points a game. Eltham Wildcats\u2019 Anneli Maley<\/strong> leads the way with her whopping 23.83 rebounds while Kelly Wilson<\/strong> takes out top spot for assists with 8.50. Tessa Lavey<\/strong> is another who has impressed with her 7.70 dimes while Alicia Froling<\/strong> has proven to be a dominant force for Ballarat Rush thanks to her 13.78 rebounds and competition high 2.00 blocks a game.<\/p>\n

                                          Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                            \n
                                          1. Keely Froling (Launceston Tornadoes) 31.18<\/li>\n
                                          2. Alice Kunek (Waverley Falcons) 31.00<\/li>\n
                                          3. Sara Blicavs (Geelong Supercats) 25.60<\/li>\n
                                          4. Darcee Garbin (Frankston Blues) 23.53<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                            Rebounds:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                              \n
                                            1. Anneli Maley (Eltham Wildcats) 23.83<\/li>\n
                                            2. Keely Froling (Launceston Tornadoes) 15.72<\/li>\n
                                            3. Alicia Froling (Ballarat Rush) 13.78<\/li>\n
                                            4. Kelsey Griffin (Launceston Tornadoes) 13.50<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                              Assists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                              1. Kelly Wilson (Bendigo Braves) 8.50<\/li>\n
                                              2. Tessa Lavey (Frankston Blues) 7.70<\/li>\n
                                              3. Tess Madgen (Bendigo Braves) 6.57<\/li>\n
                                              4. Mariah Payne (Launceston Torandoes) 5.57<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                Blocks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                  \n
                                                1. Alicia Froling (Ballarat Rush) 2.00<\/li>\n
                                                2. Lauren Scherf (Kilsyth Cobras) 1.76<\/li>\n
                                                3. Zitina Aokuso (Melbourne Tigers) 1.57<\/li>\n
                                                4. Rebecca Pizzey (Eltham Wildcats) 1.53<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                  Central:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

                                                  South Adelaide Panthers have a number of players dominating the key statistical areas with Olivia Thompson<\/strong> holding sway for points scored with an impressive 24.76 to her name with teammate Jordan Hunter<\/strong> topping the table with her 8.52 assists per game. Teige Morrell<\/strong> has been a shining light for the Southern Tigers producing 23.93 points along with 12 rebounds while Alex Wilson <\/strong>has proven to be a commanding presence with her 22.86 points and 5.53 assists. Jess Good<\/strong> leads the way for blocks with an average of 1.87.<\/p>\n

                                                  Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                    \n
                                                  1. Olivia Thompson (South Adelaide Panthers) 24.76<\/li>\n
                                                  2. Teige Morrell (Southern Tigers) 23.93<\/li>\n
                                                  3. Alex Wilson (Norwood Flames) 22.86<\/li>\n
                                                  4. Samantha Simons (Forestville Eagles) 21.64<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                    Rebounds:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                      \n
                                                    1. Olivia Thompson (South Adelaide Panthers) 15.05<\/li>\n
                                                    2. Jess Good (Noth Adelaide Rockets) 12.50<\/li>\n
                                                    3. Teige Morrell (Southern Tigers) 12.00<\/li>\n
                                                    4. Mollie McKendrick (Eastern Mavericks) 11.47<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                      Assists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                        \n
                                                      1. Jordan Hunter (South Adelaide Panthers) 8.52<\/li>\n
                                                      2. Alex Wilson (Norwood Flames) 5.53<\/li>\n
                                                      3. Taylor Ortlepp (North Adelaide Rockets) 5.31<\/li>\n
                                                      4. Mollie McKendrick (Eastern Mavericks) 5.05<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                        Blocks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                          \n
                                                        1. Jess Good (North Adelaide Rockets) 1.87<\/li>\n
                                                        2. Samantha Simons (Forestville Eagles) 1.17<\/li>\n
                                                        3. April Rummery-Lamb (Central Districts Lions) 1.00<\/li>\n
                                                        4. Olivia Thompson (South Adelaide Panthers) 0.94<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                          West: <\/strong><\/h5>\n

                                                          Over in the west it was Samantha Lubcke<\/strong> that topped the table averaging 23.80 points a game while Stacey Barr has also proven to be no slouch with her 23.70 points. Alex Sharp<\/strong> impressed off the boards recording 13.12 boards a game with Mary Goulding<\/strong> sitting second with her 12.93 rebounds. Mandurah Magic\u2019s Casey Mihovilovich<\/strong> led the way with her 5.70assists with Maddison Allen<\/strong> paving the way with 2.64 blocks.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                          \u00a0Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                            \n
                                                          1. Samantha Lubcke (Willetton Tigers) 23.80<\/li>\n
                                                          2. Stacey Barr (Warwick Senators) 23.70<\/li>\n
                                                          3. Mary Goulding (East Perth Eagles) 23.18<\/li>\n
                                                          4. Makailah Dyer (Perth Redbacks) 21.82<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                            Rebounds:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                              \n
                                                            1. Alex Sharp (Willetton Tigers) 13.12<\/li>\n
                                                            2. Mary Goulding (East Perth Eagles) 12.93<\/li>\n
                                                            3. Carly Boag (Mandurah Magic) 12.70<\/li>\n
                                                            4. Maddison Allen (Perth Redbacks)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                              Assists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                \n
                                                              1. Casey Mihovilovich (Mandurah Magic) 5.70<\/li>\n
                                                              2. Taylah Burrows (Rockingham Flames) 5.38<\/li>\n
                                                              3. Maddison Allen (Perth Redbacks) 4.94<\/li>\n
                                                              4. Alex Sharp (Willetton Tigers) 4.75<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                Blocks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                  \n
                                                                1. Maddison Allen (Perth Redbacks) 2.64<\/li>\n
                                                                2. Emma Strelein (Eastern Suns) 1.50<\/li>\n
                                                                3. Jessie Edwards (Cockburn Cougars) 1.26<\/li>\n
                                                                4. Ashleigh Isenbarger (Lakeside Lightning) 1.26<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                   <\/p>\n

                                                                  Photo credit:<\/strong> Shoot n Hoops<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                                                  FINALS are just around the corner in the National Basketball League (NBL1) West and Central competitions while both South and North have been put on hold due to current COVID-19 restrictions. Nonetheless, Draft Central casts an eye over the top statistical performers from each competition as the seasons edge closer to the end. Men\u2019s: North: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":23134,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[903,2816,2832,1206,5069,5070,2555,2560,3694,3695,1207,2871],"tags":[3461,2441,42,1788,1969,47,1349,4941,177,63,2447,5098,1383,275,3925,96,5674,101,4781,2977,4665,5034,3309,4664,4769,5073,23,170,5379,1225,249,3466,261,1702,3496,3659,86,88,875,2411,386,1315,5025,56,1956,2081,2416,205,133],"class_list":["post-23133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nbl1","category-nbl1-central","category-nbl1-central-w","category-nbl1-mens","category-nbl1-north","category-nbl1-north-nbl1-womens","category-nbl1-south","category-nbl1-south-w","category-nbl1-west","category-nbl1-west-w","category-nbl1-womens","category-news","tag-alex-sharp","tag-alex-starling","tag-alex-wilson","tag-alice-kunek","tag-alicia-froling","tag-amanda-johnson","tag-anneli-maley","tag-casey-mihovilovich","tag-cayla-george","tag-chelsea-brook","tag-cj-turnage","tag-cooper-creek","tag-deng-acouth","tag-dexter-kernich-drew","tag-george-blagojevic","tag-jack-mcveigh","tag-jarrod-prue","tag-jason-cadee","tag-jess-good","tag-joe-cook-green","tag-joe-jackson","tag-joel-wagner","tag-jordan-hunter","tag-julian-jacobs","tag-julius-bowie","tag-kathleen-macleod","tag-keely-froling","tag-kelly-wilson","tag-lee-roberts","tag-lucas-barker","tag-maddison-allen","tag-mary-goulding","tag-matthew-hodgson","tag-matthew-snow","tag-mikaela-cann","tag-mikayla-ruef","tag-mitch-creek","tag-nathan-sobey","tag-oliver-hayes-brown","tag-olivia-thompson","tag-ray-turner","tag-sam-froling","tag-samantha-lubcke","tag-sara-blicavs","tag-scott-machado","tag-sunday-dech","tag-teige-morrell","tag-tessa-lavey","tag-tom-jervis"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23133"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23133\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23133"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23133"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}