Hoops Capital off-season wrap (May 26)
The strong NBL1 performances kept rolling for Hoops Capital’s stars over the weekend, with numerous excelling all over the country.
Of note, King #243 Makuach Maluach dominated once again for Mackay, helping the Meteors down Gold Coast 109-89 on Friday night.
In the victory, Maluach tallied 24 points (including three triples), seven rebounds, six assists and two steals.
Next up for Maluach’s side, who are 2-2 on the season. are Carns in round five.
Moving to NBL1 East and the Sutherland Sharks fought back to defeat Hornsby 87-65, after winning the third quarter 25-3.
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In the victory, King #253 Jason Spurgin totalled 20 points, five steals, four rebounds and one dime, while Kouat Noi had 20 points (including four triples), three boards and three assists.
The Sharks, who are coached by Shaun Roger, hit the road in round nine to play both Canberra and Centre of Excellence.
Elsewhere, despite 17 points, two assists, one board, and one steal from Jaylin Galloway, the Bankstown Bruins lost 94-87 to Newcastle.
The Bruins will look to respond next weekend against Penrith and Sydney.
While Central Coast, headlined by Klairus Amir (13 points and three boards), lost to Manly 86-78 on Saturday.
The Crusaders host Hornsby next round.
To the Flames and the Norths Bears, coached by Renae Garlepp, continued their perfect 9-0 start to the season by smashing Inner West 113-67.
In the win, Caitlyn Martin added 19 points, five dimes, two rebounds and one steal while Carla Pitman contributed nine rebounds, 17 rebounds and four assists.
In the loss, Tahlia Tupaea had 16 points, six boards, three dimes and three steals for the Bulls.
The Bulls backed up that result with a 97-65 loss to Newcastle, where Tupaea had 15 points, six boards, four dimes and one steal.
Next up for the Bears are road fixtures against Newcastle and Maitland, while Inner West travels to Albury.
At Comets, Piper Anderson dropped 26 points (including five triples), two boards, one dime and one block in Sydney’s close 85-74 loss to the COE.
Sydney plays Bankstown next weekend.
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Heading south and Keli Leaupepe’s Knox recorded another two wins, downing Frankston (97-90) and Waverley (103-76).
Across the two triumphs, King #249 totalled 28 points, 17 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block.
Next up for the 9-1 Raiders are Kilsyth.
Unfortunately, Tyler Robertson’s Casey Cavaliers suffered an 83-81 defeat to Melbourne.
In the loss, King #252 Robertson put up 18 points, seven boards, two dimes and one steal.
The Cavaliers lock horns with Keilor and Sandringham.
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To the women, and Isabella Brancatisano’s Mount Gambier Pioneers chalked up two massive road wins against Ballarat (100-56) and Bendigo (79-49).
Across the two victories, Flame #225 Isabella Brancatisano had 27 points, 18 rebounds, 13 assists, five steals and one block.
The Pioneers host Dandenong on Friday.
Shifting out west, and McKenna Dale’s Mandurah Magic lost 91-83 to Cockburn, despite 13 points, six assists, five rebounds, one steal and one block by the Flame.
The Magic hosts Rockingham on Friday.
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