NBL1 x NBL Blitz Wrap: Part 1

The NBL Blitz is underway up in Darwin and there is NBL1 talent across the competition in the NBL23 season. Each NBL team has played at least one game so we are getting a taste of the NBL1 stars in their new roles. 

The action continues tonight as Northside Wizards star Mitch McCarron and Mount Gambier Pioneers team MVP Nick Marshall will take the court with the Adelaide 36ers to take on Forestville Eagles gun Jack McVeigh and the Ipswich Force’s Isaac White with the Tasmania JackJumpers at 5:30pm AEST on Kayo Freebies here.

The Warwick Senators duo of Majok Majok and Kyle Zunic have teamed up again with the Perth Wildcats and will take on the NBL1 South Youth Player of the Year Owen Foxwell and the Knox Raiders forward Reuben Re Tangi at 8:00pm AEST on Kayo Freebies here.

NBL1 x NBL Blitz Wrap: Part 1

Check out some of the key performances and moments below: 

The Adelaide 36ers have a wildcard

The key performer was none other than Mitch McCarron, putting up a reminiscent stat line of 12 points, eight rebounds and five assists against the South East Melbourne Phoenix last Friday.

Nick Marshall came out strong and had 11 points and six rebounds but all eyes should be on Kyrin Galloway. The Galloway brothers dominated the NBL1 North and we will see if Kyrin can match his production with the 36ers after averaging 16.5 points with the Mackay Meteors.

Kyrin Galloway GOING UP ?

Watch the #NBL1North on https://t.co/NEk1I7BLMG or the NBL1 App ??? pic.twitter.com/5LDK4QPswm

— NBL1 (@NBL1) August 6, 2022

NBL1 North MVP shows more with the Sydney Kings 

Kouat Noi made his debut with the Sydney Kings on Saturday, after taking his USC Rip City to the NBL1 North Grand Finals Series and taking home the conference MVP, Noi is set for a colossal NBL23 season. 

Off the bench, he had nine points and 10 rebounds as the Kings struggled to fight against the JackJumpers. NBL1 South All-Star Five member Dejan Vasiljevic had a slow start with only five points but will likely be just as hot as he was in the NBL1 with the Kings this season. 

Gold Coast are rolling into Brisbane

The Gold Coast Rollers are well and truly represented at the Bullets as NBL1 North champions Jason Cadee, Tanner Krebs and Donovan Mitchell took the court as teammates once again against the NZ Breakers. Mitchell had 12 points and Cadee delivered him a needle-threading dime with that pre-built chemistry.  

.@JasonCadee5 to DJ Mitchell. A combo made at the Rollers continuing at the @BrisbaneBullets ?

Needle = Threaded ? pic.twitter.com/4sA7cM8inv

— The NBL (@NBL) September 18, 2022

Perth Wildcats recruiting close to home 

The NBL1 West is well represented by the Wildcats as Warwick's Majok Majok and Kyle Zunic both suited up as well as Oliver Hayes-Brown who played for the Willetton Tigers in the NBL1 this past season. 

The Wildcats also picked up NBL1 South All-Star Five member Michael Harris before the Blitz, he came out with five points and two rebounds in his ‘Cats debut. But keep Todd Blanchfield front of mind as he is ready for NBL23 after averaging 21 points for the Rockhampton Rockets in the NBL1 North. 

Melbourne United have more to come 

After dominating the NBL1 North with the Darwin Salties Makuach Maluach felt right at home in the NBL Blitz with United, putting up five points in his first preseason match with his new NBL club. 

Showing off his athleticism that was jaw-dropping in the NBL1, Maluach added to his highlight reel with this massive chase-down block. 

Lesson #1 from Makuach Maluach - never give up on the play ? pic.twitter.com/G7mJXd0EEQ

— The NBL (@NBL) September 18, 2022

NBL1 South MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Shea Ili missed the game with concussion protocols but will be ready for another massive NBL season after dominating with the Sandringham Sabres.

Watch all the NBL Blitz on Kayo Freebies here.