SuperCoach NBL teams preview: Bullets players to pick

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They’ve farewelled their star shooter, with All-NBL Second Team player Nathan Sobey off to South East Melbourne for the upcoming season.

But the Bullets have bolstered their roster with import talent to boost them back to finals contention.

Brisbane will also count on some of their young rising stars to have a breakout year and contribute to their rise back up the ranks.

Here are the Brisbane players to target for your SuperCoach squad.

STARTERS

James Batemon, seen here playing for Loyola against UCLA in the NCAA tournament in 2018, joins the Bullets from Europe. Picture: Getty

1. James Batemon | $277,000 | Guard

Off the back of playing in European leagues and fresh to Brisbane and the NBL, James Batemon’s pre-season showings have already pointed to exciting signs. Expected to suit up in the key point guard role, Batemon’s recruitment stems off his abilities to run in offence, create plays and opportunities while shooting from the outside. His defensive play is a priority for the 27-year-old also, so expect him to rack up the points across both play making and defensive stat areas.

2. Keandre Cook | $277,000 | Guard

American import Keandre Cook brings a wealth of experience to the Brisbane roster for NBL25. The 6’5 wingman is versatile with his skillet lending to both ends of the court with his efficiency on offence extending to outside the arc. Cook’s main focus will be to impact the scoreboard for the Bullets so for SuperCoach purposes it will come down to his scoring numbers each game. If Cook comes out with a significant defensive presence, then he’ll quickly rise up the SuperCoach ranks and will be one to have on your team.

Josh Bannan is a Bullet to have on your SuperCoach radar. Picture: Getty

3. Josh Bannan | $272,500 | Forward

Quickly becoming a dangerous force for the Bullets, Josh Bannan’s SuperCoach value more than tripled by the end of NBL24, jumping by $165k. The handy 6’10 power forward averaged 11.9 points and 7.2 rebounds in his first NBL season last year and is only set to get bigger and better. He finished second for point scoring, first for rebounds and fourth for assists for the Bullets last year, making him one to keep an eye on this year and an effective SuperCoach scorer.

Tyrell Harrison is a handy all-rounder. Picture: Getty

4. Tyrell Harrison | $237,800 | Center

Entering his eighth season with the Bullets, Tyrell Harrison is a handy all-rounder to have on the roster. NBL24 saw his value skyrocket by $124k as he averaged 9.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game with a 59 per cent field goal accuracy. Equipped to make an impact at either end of the court and with a few new additions to the team, Harrison’s breadth of experience puts him in a ripe position to play a significant role for NBL25.

Deng Adel, pictured playing for the Hawks in 2021, returns from Europe. Picture: Getty

5. Deng Adel | $232,000 | Forward

His name has been on the one to watch list of some basketball greats, Deng Adel has spent the past few years playing in Europe and is expected to bring a high level of physicality back to the NBL. He averaged 8.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in France and his level of versatility and athleticism has those around the league excited about what he could bring back to the domestic game. One to watch.

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OFF THE BENCH

Sam McDaniel is one of the Bullets’ best scorers. Picture: Getty

6. Sam McDaniel | $213,200 | Guard/Forward

McDaniel finished in the top five for Brisbane’s point scoring, blocks and rebounds last season, coming off his best NBL season yet. A key all-rounder, his SuperCoach value doubled by the end of NBL24 and for what he can produce – averaged 9.0 points and 4.0 rebounds last season – McDaniel is a relatively cheaper selection for your team and qualifies to be one to consider when rounding out your roster.

Rocco Zikarsky is one of the top budget picks in SuperCoach this season. Picture: Getty

7. Rocco Zikarsky| $95,700 | Center

He’s one of the league’s most exciting prospects, and with the hope that he is granted more than seven minutes game time this season, Rocco Zikarsky has the potential to take the league by storm during NBL25. With a season under his belt, he’s now notched up crucial experience and after training with the Boomers squad over the off-season, Zikarsky could make for a super cheap bench pick.

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