Hoops Capital off-season wrap (June 30)
Another week, another round of strong performances by Hoops Capital’s stars in the 2025 NBL1 competition.
Sydney King #223 Jaylin Galloway and his Bankstown Bruins kept their finals hopes alive with wins against Hills (95-56) and Maitland (130-102).
Across the two victories, Galloway totalled 48 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and four steals.
The Bruins, who sit one win outside of the eight, host Penrith in round 13.
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Staying in NBL1 East and Kouat Noi’s Sutherland Sharks suffered tough defeats at Central Coast (90-88) and Sydney (86-82 in overtime).
Across the two matches, Noi totalled 44 points, 24 rebounds, four dimes and one block.
The Sharks, who are coached by Shaun Roger and will welcome back Jason Spurgin next round after his NBL Select team duties, take on Newcastle and Albury next weekend.
To the Flames and Sunday marked Lauren Nicholson’s return to the court, just 11 weeks after giving birth to her son Ari.
In her return, Flame #133 Nicholson tallied 25 points, five rebounds and four assists as the Sharks smashed the Comets 115-62.
Sutherland next plays Newcastle and Albury.
Lining up for the Comets in that defeat was Piper Anderson, who added 10 points, five rebounds, two steals and one assist.
That loss followed up Anderson’s strong 24 points, four rebounds, one dime and one block in her side’s 88-75 triumph over Penrith.
While Norths lost their blockbuster clash to Manly 93-76 on Sunday, despite strong play from Carla Pitman (27 points, nine boards, three assists, one steal and one block) and Caitlyn Martin (seven points, five dimes, two steals and one assist).
The Bears, who are without Renae Garlepp for the next few weeks due to her commitments with the Australian Gems, will look to rebound against Hornsby and Illawarra.
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Shifting north, and new Flames recruit Mikhaela Cann dropped a double-double (18 points and 13 assists) as well as five rebounds, one steal and one block in Logan’s 100-82 win over Northside.
Cann’s Thunder, who are second with an 8-1 record, host Sunshine Coast next round.
To NBL1 South and Keli Leaupepe had 16 points, 15 boards and five assists in Knox’s 103-72 defeat to Eltham.
The league-leading Knox Raiders, who are 14-4, travel to Nunawading on Saturday.
Still at Knox and Agnes Emma-Nnopu dropped 15 points, six boards, one dime and one steal in her side’s massive 100-56 win over the Wildcats.
Her Raiders, who are 15-3 don’t eh season, play the Spectres in round 13.
Finally, Keely Froling’s Launceston Tornadoes suffered heartbreaking defeats to Melbourne (92-89 in overtime) and Diamond Valley (92-87) over the weekend.
Across the two losses, Froling had 58 points, 19 boards, 10 dimes, two steals and one block.
Her Tornadoes return home to play Mount Gambier next weekend.
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