NBL1 Wrap (Week 18, 2025)

Cairns Taipans’ Kody Stattmann was sensational for the Cairns Marlins, as they cruised to a big victory over Townsville. He finished with 48 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Perth Wildcats star Elijah Pepper was in scintillating form once again for the Warwick Senators, dropping an impressive 35 points, 8 rebounds, 11 assists, and 4 steals against Joondalup. His teammate, Thomas Gerovich of the Willetton Tigers also contributed significantly, with 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists in their high-scoring win over Cockburn. Lat Mayen contributed 21 points, 11 rebound, and 3 assists for West Adelaide Bearcats.

Kobe McDowell-White showcased his all-around game for the Illawarra Hawks’ NBL1 side, recording 23 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 blocks, and 2 steals in their final against Sydney. Veteran Todd Blanchfield also impressed with 15 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals in the same game. Harry Froling came away with a double-double for the Melbourne Tigers against Ballarat, dropping 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Adelaide 36ers’ Isaac White led the way for Rockingham Flames with 31 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Keanu Rasmussen contributed 16 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists for West Adelaide in its Elimination Final.

Sydney Kings players were impactful over the weekend, with Jason Spurgin tallying 28 points and 11 rebounds for the Sutherland Sharks. Jaylin Galloway of the Bankstown Bruins put up 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Keli Leaupepe was a key contributor for the Knox Raiders, recording 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.

For Melbourne United, Tom Wilson provided 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists for the Melbourne Tigers. Malith Machar of the Sandringham Sabres finished with 25 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Tom Koppens added 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals.

The South East Melbourne Phoenix were well represented by Akech Aliir, who had 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists for the Mount Gambier Pioneers, as well as DJ Mitchell who dropped 22 points, along with 5 rebounds, and 2 assists for the Ipswich Force.

Tasmania JackJumpers’ Ben Ayre was in outstanding form for the Sandringham Sabres, with 36 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Nicholas Stoddart poured in 27 points and had 3 assists for the Ballarat Miners. Brody Nunn also contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Knox Raiders.

Isaac White (Rockingham Flames)
vs Lakeside: 31 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL

Keanu Rasmussen (West Adelaide Bearcats)
vs South Adelaide: 16 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST

Deng Manyang (Central Districts Lions)
vs Woodville Warriors: 6 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST

Josh Kunen (Northside Wizards)
vs Brisbane: 4 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL

Jensen Bradtke (Gold Coast Rollers)
vs Ipswich: 11 PTS, 12 REB, 1 AST

Kody Stattmann (Cairns Marlins)
vs Townsville: 48 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL

Kobe McDowell-White (Illawarra Hawks)
vs Sydney: 23 PTS, 2 REB, 8 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK

Todd Blanchfield (Illawarra Hawks)
vs Sydney: 15 PTS, 13 REB, 5 AST, 4 STL, 1 BLK

Harry Froling (Melbourne Tigers)
vs Ballarat: 20 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST

Dash Daniels (Sandringham Sabres)
vs Hobart: 8 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL

Tom Koppens (Sandringham Sabres)
vs Hobart: 17 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK

Tom Wilson (Melbourne Tigers)
vs Ballarat: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST

Fabijan Krslovic (Sandringham Sabres)
vs Hobart: 4 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 1 BLK

Malith Machar (Sandringham Sabres)
vs Hobart: 25 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Reuben Te Rangi (Gold Coast Rollers)
vs Ipswich: 23 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST

Elijah Pepper (Warwick Senators)
vs Joondalup: 35 PTS, 8 REB, 11 AST, 4 STL, 1 BLK

Lat Mayen (West Adelaide Bearcats)
vs South Adelaide: 21 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST

Sunday Dech (Knox Raiders)
vs Eltham: 3 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK

Thomas Gerovich (Willetton Tigers)
vs Cockburn: 25 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST

Cameron Huefner (West Adelaide Bearcats)
vs South Adelaide: 22 PTS, 5 REB

Akech Aliir (Mount Gambier Pioneers)
vs Kilsyth: 17 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 1 BLK

DJ Mitchell (Ipswich Force)
vs Kilsyth: 22 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST

Jason Spurgin (Sutherland Sharks)
vs Bankstown: 28 PTS, 11 REB, 2 BLK

Jaylin Galloway (Bankstown Bruins)
vs Sutherland: 24 PTS, 10 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK

Keli Leaupepe (Knox Raiders)
vs Eltham: 16 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST, 1 BLK

Kouat Noi (Sutherland Sharks)
vs Bankstown: 12 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST, 3 STL

Makuach Maluach (Mackay Meteors)
vs Rockhampton: 29 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST

Brody Nunn (Knox Raiders)
vs Eltham: 14 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST, 3 STL

Nicholas Stoddart (Ballarat Miners)
vs Melbourne: 27 PTS, 1 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL

Ben Ayre (Sandringham Sabres)
vs Hobart: 36 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST, 1 STL