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Another successful season has come to an end. A celebration of all the positives and acknowledgement of the efforts of players across all 40 teams and development squads was held on Saturday,16 March. The event was well attended despite the dreadful weather conditions and after a delicious meal, the audience was entertained by a Q and A with AJ Ogilvy (NBL player with Illawarra Hawks) led by Andy Cameron and Will Johnston.2nds TKS (48) Grammar (52)
Apart from a slow start by the King’s team, this game was a close contest in every quarter. By half time there was only a 5-point difference in the scores and the TKS team continued to lift to match Grammar right until the final whistle. A fine effort by the boys and in particular Leo Zhang who scored 17 points and made 7/9 foul shots. James Zhou supported well with 9 points and 3 from 4 three-pointers and Sam Forster showed his customary strength in rebounding. Well done to Angus Lee who was called up into the team from the 15As and managed to score 8 points.
Being the final home game of the season for the boys, they wanted to perform well. It was a game of runs with King’s starting well but allowing Grammar back into the game by half time. The second half told a different story with King’s stamping their superiority in defence and forcing several turnovers by Grammar. This pressure created more shooting options for King’s off fast break opportunities and the game ended with a strong win to TKS. Will Johnston scored a huge 33 points and Jack McWilliams registered another double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Great contributions by Ben Moult (11 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists) and Andy Cameron (9 points, 6 rebounds and 3/3 foul shots) with every other team member playing their part in securing the win. Defensive pressure by Noah Clarke and Riley Green always sets a competitive tone to the contest.
2nds TKS (32) Newington (61)
A more focussed start by King’s in the first quarter started the game well. Pressure on our ball handlers and shooters by Newington however, allowed the opposition to progressively extend their lead as the game went on. Undaunted, the King’s players continued to give their full effort to match Newington and should be proud of their commitment to giving their best throughout the season. Sam Forster contributed well in scoring and rebounding and Mike Nojiri, Omar Mirza and Leo Zhang also worked hard in rebounding. Our younger players Sam Vallance and Angus Lee have played confidently at this level of competition and show great potential for the future.
What an exciting game to end the season! Two quality teams matching each other basket for basket. With a 1 point difference in scores at half time and the same margin with 5 minutes to go the outcome could have gone either way. Newington scored two critical baskets with the clock winding down and that was enough to give them the edge at full time. A commendable effort despite the final scoreline. The entire team left nothing to chance, Ben Moult scoring 26 points and Will Johnston scoring 24 points. Rebounding effort was evenly distributed across the team in particular Andy Cameron, Callum Donohoo and Jack McWilliams did well. Cameron Warnock was an asset and Riley Green and Tom Harrison gave 100% as usual.
Congratulations to Ben Moult who has been selected in the GPS 1st team and Jack McWilliams and Will Johnston who have gained selection in the GPS 2nds. This is an outstanding achievement by these boys.
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The 2017/18 Basketball season has come to an end, but not without a celebration and acknowledgement of our players throughout all age groups and grades, at the Presentation Night on Saturday, 10 March.
Over 75 awards were presented to the 38 teams that competed this season and all recipients were applauded for their efforts. The Graham Kelly Memorial Award for his contribution to Basketball at King’s was presented to Will Johnston and Jared Hart was the recipient of the Players’ Player Award.
The large audience was enthralled by Malakai and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak who shared their personal journeys towards their professional careers in the NRL. They also shared valuable advice on developing a positive work ethic and overcoming adversity in sport.
Many thanks to the Committee of the Basketball Club for their unwavering support of the Basketball program throughout the year and for transforming the area around the Trophy Room into a magnificent celebration venue on the evening.
Player Achievement
Congratulations to Ben White and Ben Moult who have gained selection in the GPS 1st and 2nd teams respectively. They will compete against the ISA and CAS teams next week. Congratulations also to Mr John Hennessy who has gained appointment to the GPS 1sts coach.
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