ESPN REPORT: Phoenix Loose Two Key Player To Tar Heels
See below for how our Phoenix-rostered players are faring locally and internationally.Angus Glover – Eltham Wildcats (NBL1 South)
23PTS, 3ASTS, 10REBS, 1STL vs Kilsyth CobrasOne of the Phoenix’s new recruits has already started his season with the Eltham Wildcats on a high, averaging 22.6 points, 3.6 assists and five rebounds in the five games played.Eltham’s 99-59 win over Kilsyth Cobras saw them shoot up to the top of the NBL1 South ladder. Glover continued his fine form, recording a double-double with a game-high 23 points and 10 rebounds.
Jordan Hunter – Rigas Zelli – (Latvian Basketball League)
14PTS, 5ASTS, 8REBS vs Valmeria Glass ViaThe Phoenix’s brand-new centre, Jordi Hunter, is plying his trade in Latvia as his side Rigas Zelli keep making waves in the finals period.In game four, Hunter scored 14 points and eight rebounds in the 84-71 win. Rigas Zelli won the quarter-finals series 3-1 and now advance to the semi-finals to take on BK Ventspil.
Nathan Sobey – Ipswich Force (NBL1 North)
20PTS, 2ASTS, 2STLS vs Southern District SpartansNBL veteran Nathan Sobey returned to Ipswich Force on the weekend as he helped the side win their first game for the season over the Southern District Spartans 85-78.The game had been rescheduled from Saturday to Sunday due to a stadium water leak, but that did not stop the reigning NBL1 North Finals MVP from lighting up the floor and recording 20 points.
Matt Kenyon – North Gold Coast Seahawks (NBL1 North)
22PTS, 2ASTS, 21REBS, 4STL vs Townsville Heat
14PTS, 4ASTS, 14REBS, 2STLS, 1BLK vs Cairns MarlinsThe Seahawks went 1-1 in their back-to-back games across the weekend, and Kenyon had standout performances in both games.On Friday night, the Seahawks won 109-97 in overtime. Kenyon was on fire, recording an incredible double-double with 22 points and 21 rebounds against the Heat.He backed up his performance on Saturday against Kody Stattmann’s Cairns Marlins with another double-double of 14 points and 14 rebounds, staking his claim early to go back-to-back in NBL1 North Defensive Player of the Year. Unfortunately for Kenyon, Stattmann’s Marlins had the victory on the scoreboard, taking the win 86-104.
Mitch Creek – Xinjiang Flying Tigers (CBA)
9PTS, 1REB vs Guangzhou
1PTS, 1ASTS, 2REBS vs. GuangzhouMitch Creek and Xinjiang started their finals campaign against Guangzhou over the weekend. In two games so far in the quarter-finals, Xinjiang is up 2-0, with a 108-91 victory on Friday and a 113-86 win on Sunday.In the limited minutes on court, due to the ruling of one import on the court per quarter, Creek still provided a spark in the wins. They play game three on Wednesday.Owen Foxwell – Eltham Wildcats (NBL1 South)
18PTS, 8ASTS, 4REBS, 1STL vs Kilsyth CobrasTeaming up with new Phoenix recruit Angus Glover, Foxwell continued his hot start to the NBL1 South season against ex-Phoenix captain Kyle Adnam’s Cobras.Foxwell recorded 18 points and eight assists in the 40-point win on Saturday.
Ben Ayre – Wellington Saints (NZNBL)
8PTS, 8ASTS, 1REB vs Taranaki AirsOn Sunday, Ben Ayre and the Saints came up against Phoenix assistant coach Sam MacKinnon’s side, Taranaki Airs. Ayre’s Saints claimed bragging rights in the 103-86 win.Ayre continues to be a team player, finding his teammates by netting eight assists along with eight points in the 17-point win.
(Ben Ayre playing in New Zealand. Photo credit: dub__gallery)Kody Stattmann – Cairns Marlins (NBL1 North)
31PTS, 1ASTS, 8REBS, 2STLS, 2BLKS vs North Gold Coast SeahawksKody Stattmann faced off against Matt Kenyon’s side, which continued their winning streak to start the season with a 104-86 victory.Stattmann lit up in the win at both ends of the court, recording 31 points, and was hard defensively, racking up eight boards, two steals and two blocks.
