NBL1 Wrap (Week 6, 2025)

NBL players continue to be prominent figures across the NBL1 landscape, delivering eye-catching performances for their respective teams over the weekend of May 1-4.

Perth Wildcats' exciting guard Elijah Pepper was in sensational form for the Warwick Senators (NBL1 West), capping off his weekend with a stunning triple-double of 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists against Mandurah. That came after an equally impressive 28-point, 9-rebound, 7-assist effort against East Perth earlier in the round, showcasing his all-around game.

Adelaide 36ers sharpshooter Isaac White was lights out for the Rockingham Flames (NBL1 West), erupting for 39 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists in a win over Goldfields. Fellow Sixer Dejan Vasiljevic also starred for the Forestville Eagles (NBL1 Central), pouring in 27 points against North Adelaide.

Illawarra Hawks' free agent Zac Triplett proved a consistent offensive force for the Logan Thunder (NBL1 North), highlighted by a dominant 28-point, 14-rebound outing against SW Metro. He also tallied 25 points earlier in the weekend. His Logan teammate, South East Melbourne Phoenix's Matt Kenyon, was a beast on the boards, pulling down 8 rebounds in both games, with scoring efforts of 26 and 18 points.

Sydney Kings forward Keli Leaupepe showcased his relentless work on the glass for the Knox Raiders (NBL1 South), grabbing an incredible 17 rebounds to go with 15 points against Hobart.

In the same conference, Tasmania JackJumpers prospect Nicholas Stoddart had a huge 41-point game for the Ballarat Miners against Waverley, made all the more impressive doing it in just 24 minutes. He had another stat-sheet-stuffing game a day later, contributing 18 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks against NW Tasmania, just . His JackJumpers teammate Archie Woodhill also had a strong performance for the North West Thunder, dropping 22 points and 9 rebounds against Ballarat.

Mount Gambier Pioneers (NBL1 South) big man Akech Aliir, from the South East Melbourne Phoenix, had a significant impact with 24 points and 10 rebounds against Frankston.

There were individual highlights too, with Adelaide 36ers recruit Michael Harris knocking down a buzzer-beater for Frankston, and former 36er and Wildcat Jack Purchase scoring an NBL1-record 55 points in a game.

Recently departed New Zealand Breakers guard Mitch McCarron was a reliable scorer for the Eltham Wildcats (NBL1 South), posting consecutive 25-point games over the weekend.

Ben Griscti (Sturt Sabres) – 11 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL vs Southern Tigers (May 3) | 11 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL vs Southern Tigers (May 4)

Dejan Vasiljevic (Forestville Eagles) – 27 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 3 STL vs North Adelaide (May 3)

Fiston Ipassou (Forestville Eagles) – 8 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST vs North Adelaide (May 3)

Isaac White (Rockingham Flames) – 39 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST, 1 STL vs Goldfields Giants (May 3)

Keanu Rasmussen (West Adelaide Bearcats) – 13 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST vs Eastern Mavericks (May 3)

Michael Harris (Frankston Blues) – 25 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST vs NW Tasmania (May 3) | 22 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST vs Mt Gambier (May 4)

Tom Kubank (South Adelaide Panthers) – 19 PTS, 2 REB vs Norwood (May 4)

Kye Savage (North West Thunder) – 18 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL vs Frankston (May 3) | 19 PTS, 6 REB, 3 STL vs Ballarat (May 4)

Dillon Stith (Kilsyth Cobras) – 5 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST vs Casey (May 3)

Tad Dufelmeier (Knox Raiders) – 8 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 1 STL vs Hobart (May 3)

Brad Ballinger (Illawarra Hawks) – 24 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK vs Central Coast (May 3)

Kobe McDowell-White (Illawarra Hawks) – 16 PTS, 3 REB, 10 AST, 5 STL vs Central Coast (May 3)

Todd Blanchfield (Illawarra Hawks) – 29 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK vs Central Coast (May 3)

Zac Triplett (Logan Thunder) – 25 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST vs Southern Districts (May 2) | 28 PTS, 14 REB, 2 AST vs SW Metro (May 3)

Tanner Krebs (Ringwood Hawks) – 10 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 1 STL vs Mt Gambier (May 3)

Tom Koppens (Sandringham Sabres) – 15 PTS, 2 REB, 2 STL vs Geelong (May 3)

Tom Wilson (Melbourne Tigers) – 8 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK vs Eltham (May 4)

No rostered players in action

Elijah Pepper (Warwick Senators) – 28 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST, 2 STL vs East Perth (May 2) | 35 PTS, 10 REB, 11 AST, 4 STL vs Mandurah (May 3)

Sunday Dech (Knox Raiders) – 11 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL vs Hobart (May 3)

Thomas Gerovich (Willetton Tigers) – 10 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST vs Perry Lakes (May 2)

Todd Withers (Warwick Senators) – 14 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST vs East Perth (May 2) | 34 PTS, 3 REB vs Mandurah (May 3)

Akech Aliir (Mount Gambier Pioneers) – 5 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK vs Ringwood (May 3) | 24 PTS, 10 REB, 1 AST, 1 BLK vs Frankston (May 4)

Angus Glover (Ringwood Hawks) – 25 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST vs Mt Gambier (May 3)

Luke Rosendale (Ballarat Miners) – 7 PTS, 4 REB, 9 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK vs Waverley (May 3) | 22 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK vs NW Tasmania (May 4)

Matt Kenyon (Logan Thunder) – 26 PTS, 2 REB, 8 AST, 3 STL, 1 BLK vs Southern Districts (May 2) | 18 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL vs SW Metro (May 3)

Jason Spurgin (Sutherland Sharks) – 27 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL vs Inner West (May 3)

Keli Leaupepe (Knox Raiders) – 15 PTS, 17 REB, 4 AST, 1 STL vs Hobart (May 3)

Klairus Amir (Central Coast Crusaders) – 12 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK vs Illawarra (May 3)

Kouat Noi (Sutherland Sharks) – 18 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST vs Inner West (May 3)

Tyler Robertson (Casey Cavaliers) – 13 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST vs Kilsyth (May 3)

Archie Woodhill (North West Thunder) – 9 PTS, 7 REB vs Frankston (May 3) | 22 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST, 1 BLK vs Ballarat (May 4)

Brody Nunn (Knox Raiders) – 12 PTS, 1 AST, 1 STL vs Hobart (May 3)

Lachlan Barker (North West Thunder) – 19 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL vs Frankston (May 3) | 18 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL vs Ballarat (May 4)

Nicholas Stoddart (Ballarat Miners) – 41 PTS, 1 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL vs Waverley (May 3) | 18 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 4 STL, 2 BLK vs NW Tasmania (May 4)