SuperCoach NBL teams preview: South East Melbourne Phoenix players to pick
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With their star marquee player Mitch Creek departing the NBL this season and Rhys Vague also on the move, the Phoenix have been busy signing one of the NBL’s best in Nathan Sobey and stocking up on their import players, in a boost to a roster that finished on the bottom last season.
These are the Phoenix players to target in SuperCoach NBL25.
STARTERS
1. Nathan Sobey | $349,200 | Guard
The Phoenix’ star off-season recruit Nathan Sobey impressed across the opening weekend of the NBL Blitz, leading the team’s SuperCoach scores for their first official showing with 24 points. A high-priced Phoenix guard, Sobey’s value spiked by almost $40k at the conclusion of NBL24, as he averaged 20.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists for Brisbane – his best season in four years. A dominant force on the scoreboard and well rounded in the other key stat areas, Sobey will be one to quickly rack up scores on the SuperCoach front.
2. Derrick Walton Jr | $356,900 | Guard
The highest-profile import and highest-ranked Phoenix player, Derrick Walton Jr’s first outing at the NBL Blitz had him sitting just behind Sobey with 22 SuperCoach points. Coming into NBL25 the sixth-ranked SuperCoach player, the NBL23 finals MVP averaged 16.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and a huge 6.3 assists across his championship season with the Kings, with his assist count going to be a major factor in his SuperCoach scoring.
3. Matt Hurt | $277,000 | Center/Forward
Off the back of his impressive G-League season with Memphis Hustle, import Matt Hurt’s sharp shooting abilities will translate to his SuperCoach impact. The 6’9 24-year-old averaged 20.5 points with an elite 50.6% FG, 7.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists last G-League season and if he can bring that all around game to the Phoenix, he’ll be one to select on your team. Keep an eye on his game across the early rounds, before his value potentially spikes.
4. Joe Wieskamp | $277,000 | Forward/Guard
Another import from the G-League enters NBL25 for the Phoenix with Maine Celtics forward Joe Wieskamp coming off his best season yet. A strong Blitz outing notching up 21 SuperCoach points, Wieskamp averaged 16.8 points with a 52% FG, 6.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists last G-League season. He becomes a similar selection decision to Hurt; if he can bring the same level of game to the NBL court he’ll make for a solid addition to your team.
5. Jordan Hunter | $256,300 | Center
Moves over to South East Melbourne after four seasons with the Kings including back to back titles, Jordan Hunter will bring his combo game on attack and strong defensive plays to the Phoenix court. A roster now stacked with import talent, Hunter’s NBL experience along with Sobey will see him play an impactful and potentially larger role. Averaged 10.3 points with an incredible 60% FG and 7.0 rebounds last season (his best yet), Hunter is one who comes a little cheaper but who can still rack up the SuperCoach points. One to watch.
OFF THE BENCH
6. Ben Ayre | $190,400 | Guard
His SuperCoach value dramatically increased by $156k at the end of the NBL24 season as Ben Ayre took on a heavier role in his first season with Phoenix. If that trend continues into the coming season, Ayre could be a bang for your buck player on your SuperCoach team. He averaged 10.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists last season.
7. Matt Kenyon | $162,800 | Guard
His defensive strength is where he makes a quick impact, Matt Kenyon averaged 5.9 points and 5.1 rebounds last season which saw his SuperCoach value increase by $50k by the end of NBL24. A relatively cheap selection choice to come off the bench if his form continues to rise.
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