SuperCoach NBL25 team preview: Wildcats players to pick

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Bryce Cotton is a star of the NBL and big SuperCoach scorer. Picture: Getty

On the verge of the NBL finals last season, the Wildcats have retained almost the same roster for NBL25, with their starting five re-signing.

They’ve farewelled star Alex Sarr to the NBA and Jordan Usher to Europe and have welcomed NBL Next Star Izan Almansa to the west for his first NBL campaign.

STARTERS

1. Bryce Cotton | $448,500 | Guard

The top ranked SuperCoach player in NBL24. Cotton is a Wildcats veteran, has spent his entire NBL career in Perth, with NBL25 to be his ninth. Last season averaged 22.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Peaked with 66 SuperCoach points in Round 9 of NBL24, and recorded 10 matches with a SuperCoach score of 40-plus. SuperCoach value steadily declined in the final six rounds, yet Cotton should sit at the top of most SuperCoach wishlists.

Keanu Pinder. Picture: Getty

2. Keanu Pinder | $347,600 | Forward

Ranked seventh league-wide and second for Perth in SuperCoach scoring last season. After a big NBL23 when named to the NBL Second Team and was a serious MVP contender, Pinder didn’t make quite the same impact in NBL24. Averaged 13.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game, Pinder produced a SuperCoach score of 50-plus twice last season. Can be explosive when on a roll in attack and can be a weapon in defence, now that he’s settled in with the Wildcats expect Pinder to lift to his NBL23 form.

Kristian Doolittle splits Will Magnay and Milton Doyle of the Jackjumpers. Picture: Getty

3. Kristian Doolittle | $276,400 | Forward

His first season in the league, Doolittle’s impact on the court was big, averaging 9.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and2.1 assists per game. The athletic forward ranked in the top 25 SuperCoach players in NBL24, with his SuperCoach score peaking Round 12 with 45 points. Now settling into the league, the 26-year-old should build on last season

Tai Webster drives to the basket. Picture: Getty

4. Tai Webster | $207,100 | Guard

Webster took on a larger role in his first full season with the Wildcats, which saw him lock down a spot in the starting five. Averaged 8.9 points (46 per cent FG), 2.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in NBL24. Produces steady SuperCoach scores of 15-30 points per game, peaking with a 37 score in Round 16. A stable and consistent role player and does the ground work effectively.

Hyrum Harris. Picture: Getty

5. Hyrum Harris | $149,300 | Forward

Harris found himself in the Wildcats’ starting five by the end of NBL24. Averaging 5.8 points (56 per cent FG), 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists, Harris has come back from a niggling knee injury in the off-season and would be expected to level up. SuperCoach value was on the rise towards the end of NBL24, with his peak score in the last round of 32 points.

OFF THE BENCH

Jesse Wagstaff. Picture: Getty

6. Jesse Wagstaff | $145,200 | Forward

A longtime veteran of the Wildcats - captain, six-time championship player with 474 games to his name. Still has more to give. Averaged 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists last season, can still make an impact when required. Keeps a steady SuperCoach score, producing most between 10 and 20. A consistent mid-range player at the end of his career, but can be a good inclusion as his value increased across the middle section of NBL24.

Ben Henshall. Picture: Getty

7. Ben Henshall | $69,000 | Forward

He’s young but with an NBL season under his belt, Henshall has the opportunity to begin his rise as a rookie. The 20-year-old came out firing in his first NBL game, producing a season-high SuperCoach score of 29. His value was on a consistent increase over the final month of NBL24, and after a big pre-season, Henshall is set for a big sophomore year. Played 16 games last season, averaging 6.1 minutes for 3.1 points and 1.3 rebounds per game.

8. Izan Almansa | $115,000 | Forward

The 19-year-old Spanish Next Star is excited to make his mark in Perth, with plans to improve his shooting and strength as he prepares for his NBA dreams come next year. After the rise of Alex Sarr, could we see an exciting spark from the youngster?

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