NBL1 Wrap (Week 9, 2025)

NBL players were showcasing their skills across the NBL1 this week, delivering standout performances for their respective teams.

Michael Harris had a scorching weekend for the Frankston Blues in NBL1 South. After a solid 20-point, 6-rebound, and 5-assist outing against Knox, Harris exploded for 36 points and 7 rebounds in a dominant win over Kilsyth. Fellow 36er Isaac White also lit up the scoreboard for the Rockingham Flames in NBL1 West, pouring in 36 points to go with 7 rebounds and 4 assists against Joondalup. Young gun Keanu Rasmussen showed his promise for West Adelaide Bearcats in NBL1 Central with an impressive 30-point, 10-rebound double-double against North Adelaide.

Akech Aliir was a force for the Mount Gambier Pioneers in NBL1 South, recording two monster double-doubles. Aliir posted 16 points and 13 rebounds against Ballarat, before backing it up with an even more impressive 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists against Bendigo, leading his team to two victories.

Todd Blanchfield showcased his veteran experience with a strong 27-point, 11-rebound double-double against Hills, while teammate Kobe McDowell-White also had a high-scoring game with 30 points for the Hawks.

Tanner Krebs was instrumental for the Ringwood Hawks in NBL1 South, consistently delivering on the offensive end. He kicked off his weekend with 21 points and 5 rebounds against Hobart and followed up with another 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in a win over NW Tasmania.

The Knox Raiders saw strong contributions from their NBL-listed players. Brody Nunn had a standout 25-point performance against Frankston, while Sunday Dech provided steady play across two victories for Knox, including a 21-point, 6-rebound, 3-assist game against Waverley.

These performances underscore the depth of talent within Australian basketball and the valuable role the NBL1 plays in developing and showcasing NBL stars, offering fans thrilling basketball action nationwide.

Ben Griscti (Sturt Sabres) – 22 PTS, 10 REB vs Eastern Mavericks (May 24)
Dejan Vasiljevic (Forestville Eagles) – 20 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST vs Norwood (May 24)
Fiston Ipassou (Forestville Eagles) – 2 PTS, 1 REB vs Norwood (May 24)
Isaac White (Rockingham Flames) – 36 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST vs Joondalup (May 24)
Keanu Rasmussen (West Adelaide Bearcats) – 30 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST vs North Adelaide (May 24)
Matt Kenyon (Logan Thunder) – 14 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST vs Townsville (May 23)
Michael Harris (Frankston Blues) – 20 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST vs Knox (May 23); 36 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST vs Kilsyth (May 25)
Tom Kubank (South Adelaide Panthers) – 14 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST vs Woodville (May 24)

Josh Kunen (Northside Wizards) – 3 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST vs Sunshine Coast (May 24)
Kye Savage (North West Thunder) – 5 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST vs Ringwood (May 24)
Sam McDaniel (Brisbane Capitals) - 22 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST vs South West Metro Pirates (May 24)

Dillon Stith (Kilsyth Cobras) – 6 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST vs Keilor (May 24); 4 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST vs Frankston (May 25)
Tad Dufelmeier (Knox Raiders) – 19 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST vs Frankston (May 23); 17 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST vs Waverley (May 25)

Zac Triplett (Logan Thunder) – 18 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST vs Townsville (May 23)
Brad Ballinger (Illawarra Hawks) – 5 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST vs Hills (May 24)
Kobe McDowell-White (Illawarra Hawks) – 30 PTS, 2 AST vs Hills (May 24)
Mason Peatling (Dandenong Rangers) – 22 PTS, 7 REB vs Waverley (May 24)
Todd Blanchfield (Illawarra Hawks) – 27 PTS, 11 REB, 1 AST vs Hills (May 24)

Dash Daniels (Sandringham Sabres) – 18 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST vs Nunawading (May 24)
Tanner Krebs (Ringwood Hawks) – 21 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST vs Hobart (May 23); 21 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST vs NW Tasmania (May 24)
Tom Koppens (Sandringham Sabres) – 16 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST vs Nunawading (May 24)

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Elijah Pepper (Warwick Senators) – 29 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST vs Geraldton (May 24)
Lat Mayen (West Adelaide Bearcats) – 22 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST vs North Adelaide (May 24)
Sunday Dech (Knox Raiders) – 17 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST vs Frankston (May 23); 21 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST vs Waverley (May 25)

Akech Aliir (Mount Gambier Pioneers) – 16 PTS, 13 REB vs Ballarat (May 24); 22 PTS, 13 REB, 5 AST vs Bendigo (May 25)
Angus Glover (Ringwood Hawks) – 14 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST vs NW Tasmania (May 24)
Gorjok Gak (Casey Cavaliers) - 5 PTS, 2 REB, 1 BLK v Melbourne Tigers (May 24)
Luke Rosendale (Ballarat Miners) – 14 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST vs Mt Gambier (May 24)

Jason Spurgin (Sutherland Sharks) – 20 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST vs Hornsby Ku-ring-gai (May 24)
Jaylin Galloway (Bankstown Bruins) – 17 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST vs Newcastle (May 24)
Keli Leaupepe (Knox Raiders) – 13 PTS, 13 REB, 3 AST vs Frankston (May 23); 15 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST vs Waverley (May 25)
Kouat Noi (Sutherland Sharks) – 20 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST vs Hornsby Ku-ring-gai (May 24)
Tyler Robertson (Casey Cavaliers) – 18 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST vs Melbourne (May 24)

Archie Woodhill (North West Thunder) – 10 PTS, 2 REB vs Ringwood (May 24)
Brody Nunn (Knox Raiders) – 25 PTS, 1 REB, 4 AST vs Frankston (May 23); 15 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST vs Waverley (May 25)
Lachlan Barker (North West Thunder) – 19 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST vs Ringwood (May 24)
Nicholas Stoddart (Ballarat Miners) – 8 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST vs Mt Gambier (May 24)