Northern Territory finish tournament winless
The Northern Territory have bowed out of the under-20s National Championships without a win to their name. Catch up on what happened here.
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The Northern Territory have bowed out of the national championships without a win to their name.
In the much more difficult Pool B, the NT struggled in all of their match-ups, going 0-5 and finishing with the worst points differential at -272.
And their final outing wasn’t much better, going down to the NBA Global Academy 130-58.
It’s not all doom and gloom for side, with a number of player’s making their mark in the competition.
Ramsamy was by in large the standout performer for the NT stat wise, finishing in the top 20 players across the comp in a number of categories.
He was 16th overall in rebounds per game at an average of 6.6, he was joint third overall in steals per game with a 2.4 average, 18th overall in points total with 65 from only five games, 12th overall in assists at a 3.2 average and was 18th overall in average points per game at 13.
He did however finish with the undersirable stat of the most average turnovers at 5.4 per game, with fellow teammates Lachlan O’Brien coming in second at 5.2, and Toby Davis-Lyon finishing fourth overall at an average of 4 per game.
Duot Duot impressed, finishing fourth overall in three point percentage at 40 per cent for a total of eight three’s from 20 attempts.
Top Performers/Scorers:
Jason Ramsamy – 2 two-pointers, 3 three-pointers, 1 free-throw, 8 total rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 14pts
Duot Duot – 1 two-pointer, 3 three-pointers, 1 defensive rebound, 1 steal, 11 pts
Darnell Clark – 3 two-pointers, 1 three-pointer, 1 free-throw, 5 total rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 10pts
GAME 5 Preview
It’s been a tough week for the under-20s down at the National Basketball Championships, suffering four heavy losses during their pool stage match-ups.
And with the scorelines all rather unflattering, the men in orange and black are searching for a win to close out their campaign against the NBA Global Academy in their final game of the tournament.
“Our Northern Territory team has battled hard throughout the week against generally much physically bigger and stronger opponents,” coach Rod Tremlett said.
“We have been impressed with the way the team has showed consistent improvement in the key areas we have set for them in adverse circumstances.
“We are looking forward to the challenge of playing the NBA Global Academy tomorrow a team that contains some potential future NBL and NBA stars of tomorrow.”
Catch-up on their previous results below.
GAME 4
Top Performers/Scorers:
Lachlan O’Brien – 5 two-pointers, 4 free-throws, 5 total rebounds, 1 assist, 14pts
Jason Ramsamy – 4 two-pointers, 1 three-pointer, 1 free-throw, 9 total rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 12pts
Toby Davis-Lyon – 4 two-pointers, 3 total rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 8pts
GAME 3
Top Performers/Scorers:
Darnell Clark – 3 two-pointers, 1 three-pointer, 1 free-throw, 2 steals, 10pts
Mathhew Hammer – 1 three-pointer, 3 two-pointers, 2 free-throws, 3 total rebounds, 1 steal, 9pts
Toby Davis-Lyon – 4 two-pointers, 1 free-throw, 6 total rebounds, 3 assists, 9pts
GAME 2
Top Performers/Scorers:
Lachlan O’Brien – 14 two-pointers, 1 three-pointer, 2 total rebounds, 2 blocks, 15pts
Duot Duot – 3 two-pointers, 2 three-pointers, 2 free-throws, 2 total rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 14pts
Jason Ramsamy – 5 two-pointers, 1 three-pointer, 9 total rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 13pts
GAME 1
It was an underwhelming opening game for the NT in their first outing at this year’s under-20s nationals.
Up against powerhouse Victoria, the Territory were beaten soundly in a 127 to 60 scoreline, with the home team never giving the NT a chance, holding onto the lead for the entire game.
It was the boys in blue who got on the scoreboard first after a from the jump ball resulted in two points and a foul, something that the NT would commit all too often throughout the contest.
Victoria showed their hand early, getting bodies back in defence and penetrating through the NT quickly down the middle, to throw the ball out to the open man on the three point line.
This tactic was copied and pasted for all four quarters with the side attempting an astonishing 34 from deep, hitting 12 in total.
Comparatively, the Territory looked eager to drive to the paint with single player efforts, looking for lay-ups and to draw the foul.
Jason Ramsay did just that with great effect, as did partner in crime Lachlan O’Brien.
Some rushed decision making on offence also proved costly for the NT outfit as they coughed up the ball an unwanted 29 times.
Down 64-33 at the half, it looked promising for the NT boys to mount a comeback of sorts.
However, that was not to be, as the Victorian train continued to steamroll through, putting on a further 63 points in the second, limiting the NT to a game high 19 in the third and a game low of eight in the fourth.
The NT will look to quickly regroup and get their plans in order as they take on Tasmania tomorrow morning at 9.30am.
Top Performers/Scorers:
Jason Ramsamy – 4 free-throws, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 22pts
Duot Duot – 3 three-pointers, 4 rebounds, 11pts
Tane Chown – 4 free-throws, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 8pts
PREVIEW
The Northern Territory will not be looking to just make up the numbers at this year’s nationals, with victory front of mind.
Ten of the NT’s best under-20s will wear their orange and black singlets with pride as they face the nation’s top emerging talent at the 2024 Under 20 & Ivor Burge National Championships down in Ballarat, Victoria.
As part of Pool B, the NT will have to square off against basketball heavyweights Victoria and NSW, as well as the tough WA and Tasmania.
“I’m excited for the boys to show their skills and take on the competition head first,” coach Rod Tremlett said.
“The guys have the ability to cause some upsets and if they stick to the game plans and stay focused, they will have a competitive competition.”
NT TEAM
DARNELL PINNER-CLARK (Eagles)
Pinner-Clark is a dynamic shooting guard from the Darwin Eagles with the ability to shoot a three pointer and get to the rim.
JASON RAMSAMY (Uni Rebels)
Ramsamy can play as both a point guard and a small forward, and is expected to carry a significant scoring load for the NT side. An athletic finisher at the rim and a dynamic defender.
DUOT DUOT (Canberra)
Duot is a quick wing player who will has a real impact as a back-up shooting guard. He is currently based in Canberra.
ELGAN SCRUTTON (Magic)
Scrutton hails from Alice Springs where he has impressed for the Magic in the Red Centre competition. The small forward is an athletic wing player who has developed a skill set getting to wing in his recent 3x3 experiences.
TANE CHOWN (Ansett)
There’s a lot of responsibility on the 6’8 frame of the centre who will be called upon to lead the team in rebounding and defending opposition bigs.
LACHLAN O’BRIEN (Ansett)
The Ansett junior is an explosive finisher at the rim and is a noted three pointer shooter. O’Brien can play at both small forward and power forward and will have a significant scoring responsibility.
MAX NEVE (Essington)
The young Cannon is a solid perimeter shooter from his shooting guard position, and also a noted on-ball defender.
MATTHEW HAMMER (Eagles)
The Eagles junior has been trusted with responsibility to lead the NT side in the national championships. The point guard is a noted performer in Darwin and is expected to excel interstate.
QUENTON BROOKING (Dingoes)
Brooking is a power forward known for his skills as an athletic rebounder as well as his great length and finishing ability.
TOBY DAVIS-LYON (Canberra)
The small forward is a strong guard based in Canberra. Davis-Lyon provides defensive punch and offensive output for the team, and has impressed in recent Darwin trials.
RESERVES
Devlan Abbott
Hamad Katab
Jack MacDonald
Jantzen Pollard
Lawrence Puno
Toby Rapuza
Head Coach – Rod Tremlett
Assistant Coach – Dan East
Manager – Michael Hammer
Physio – Bridie Duggan
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