SuperCoach NBL25 team previews: United players to pick

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Chris Goulding is a top SuperCoach pick. Picture: Getty

Melbourne were oh so close to another championship title after the five game finals series with the JackJumpers to close out NBL24, and their off-season movements have been designed to make a quick impact.

With NBA opportunities calling, United released Luke Travers from his contract yet welcome back championship player Jack White after his stint in the NBA and G-League, a move set to bolster their attack.

KEY STARTERS

1. Chris Goulding | $268,000 | Guard

The United skipper is deemed Mr Reliable, playing into his 18th season in NBL25. The sharpshooter was United’s leading points scorer last season. Third highest SuperCoach score on United’s roster, with 616 total points – peaked in round eight against Sydney Kings with 51 SuperCoach points. Averaged 16.9 points per game, 1.5 assists and 2.4 rebounds. Three point percentage was 40.1 per cent. A key player for United with both top SuperCoach scorers Travers and Jo Lual-Acuil Jr departing. Goulding’s price was at a decline at the end of NBL24, meaning you can have him at a cheaper value to launch your team.

Matthew Dellavedova in full cry at John Cain. Picture: Getty

2. Matthew Dellevadova | $312,900 | Guard

Finished in the top five of United’s SuperCoach rankings, totalling 565 points last season. Averaged 12.9 points per game, 3.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists. Delly’s assist factor is his big mode of SuperCoach scoring. Scored 41 SuperCoach points in Round 15 against New Zealand, seeing his value spike by $29.4k. Has showed in recent outings with the Boomers he continues to be a workhorse in defence, and would be expected to continue that momentum into NBL25.

Jack White, in NBA action for the Grizzlies against the Spurs, returns to the NBL. Picture: Getty

3. Jack White | $232,000 | Forward

Returns to United for NBL25 after two years playing in the NBA and G-League. The NBA and NBL champion is a huge signing for the beaten grand finalists, one of the biggest moves of the off-season and a strong replacement for Travers. Across 57 games in the G League, White averaged 13.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and close to a block per game while shooting the ball at 37.5 per cent from three. Take confidence in selecting White on your team, despite the decent cost.

Ian Clark. Picture: Getty

4. Ian Clark | $234,800 | Guard

At the end of last season, Clark was sitting number one on United’s SuperCoach ‘Who’s Hot’ rankings. He’s the reigning NBL Best Sixth Man. In his second season in Melbourne, Clark earned more court time and lots of valuable scoring minutes, playing 30 games including the five-game finals series. Held the highest percentage of shooting beyond the arc across NBL24, shooting at 41.4 per cent while averaging 13.6 points per game, making him a strong shooting choice.

Marcus Lee signed for United from the champion JackJumpers. Picture: Getty

5. Marcus Lee | $203,600 | Center

Lee played a massive role for the JackJumpers in their championship winning season, and now returns to United to fill the vacant big man role left by Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. The 211cm centre averaged 6.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.8 blocks across 15 minutes game time throughout NBL24. Defensive game his perk, but a handy offensive scorer when required. SuperCoach scoring peaked at 35 points in Round 16 against United. SuperCoach value was on a decline toward the end of NBL24, could be a cheaper option with potential to quickly rise.

OFF THE BENCH

Kyle Bowen. Picture: Getty

6. Kyle Bowen | $127,000 | Forward

Bowen settled back into the NBL system with United last season after four years in the collegiate system at St Mary’s. Averaged 13.2 minutes across 356 games last season and 3.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. Bowen will be looking for an increased role coming into NBL25. Ninth in SC ranking on United’s roster, Bowen had multiple outings where he notched up 28 in SuperCoach scoring, totalling 292 points for the season.

Flynn Cameron drives to the basket against Cairns. Picture: Getty

7. Flynn Cameron | $106,600 | Guard

Cameron’s first NBL campaign last season saw the New Zealander play in 31 regular season games, averaging 9.4 minutes, allowing him to secure his footing on the United roster. Averaged 3.7 points per game, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists, however with a change in United’s roster, Cameron may be a chance for extra game time. SuperCoach score peaked in Round 7 against the Phoenix, posting 26.

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