NBLxNBL1 Wrap: NBL23 Round 4

The NBL season is well underway, check out some of the key moments from NBL1 stars from Round 4 of NBL23.

Keanu Pinder

Northside Wizards star Keanu Pinder is arguably the frontrunner for the NBL MVP. at the end of Round 4, Pinder is averaging 16.8 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the Cairns Taipans who sit third on the ladder. 

He had a career-high on Thursday night, putting up 26 points and 10 rebounds against Melbourne United. 

Northside Wizards superstar Keanu Pinder had a career-high 2?6? points against Melbourne United on Thursday night ? #NBLxNBL1 pic.twitter.com/OHNq16u1z3

— NBL1 (@NBL1) October 24, 2022

Pinder had a fantastic offseason, leading his Wizards to the NBL1 North finals and playing for the Boomers – which gave him the perfect warm-up to NBL23. 

David Okwera 

One of the first players to re-sign with their NBL1 club, the Sandringham Sabres superstar David Okwera is making his impact in NBL23 with Melbourne United. 

Across Round 4, Okwera averaged 16 minutes and seven points. United have had a slow start, but the momentum shift they receive when Okwera gets on the court is significant. 

David Okwera is getting in on the slam action ?

This game is turning into a dunk contest! ?

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— The NBL (@NBL) October 23, 2022

Jordan Hunter

North Gold Coast Seahawk has taken the next step in NBL23 with the Sydney Kings. Against United on Sunday, Hunter scored 12 points with seven rebounds and four blocks in under 20 minutes. 

After his season-ending foot injury, Hunter has his full athleticism back on both ends of the court, swatting shots on one end and dunking on the other.

ANOTHER ONE!

This time The @SydneyKings go with the lob, just to switch things up ?

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— The NBL (@NBL) October 23, 2022

Will Hickey 

The Casey Cavalier guard was picked up by the Illawarra Hawks and in his spot minutes has made an impact. In the Monday night clash with Brisbane, Hickey sent Tanner Krebs’ shot flying. 

That's just nasty Will Hickey ?

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— The NBL (@NBL) October 24, 2022

Hickey averaged 21 points in the NBL1 South and should be able to bring high energy and some scoring off the bench for Jacob Jackomas’ Hawks.