Who are the experts picking in SuperCoach NBL – and who is overpriced?

Our SuperCoach NBL experts answer the burning questions heading into the season start – from the season’s top scorers, to biggest smokies, to the players to avoid.

Our resident SuperCoach NBL experts have answered the burning questions heading into the season start.

From the season’s top scorers, to biggest smokies, to the players to avoid.

Our experts have you covered below.

MICHAEL RANDALL

1. Who will be the top scorer in SuperCoach NBL this season?

Cam Oliver (Sydney Kings)

2. Who is the best value pick in SuperCoach NBL?

Jack White (Melbourne United)

3. Who is your biggest SuperCoach smokie?

Shea Ili (Melbourne United)

4. Who isn’t worth their starting price?

Craig Sword (Tasmania JackJumpers)

5. Who will be your captain in round 1?

Cam Oliver (Sydney Kings)

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Mick Randall is backing Cameron Oliver as captain. Picture: Matt Roberts/Getty Images

ARIANA PRATHER

Emmy award winning NBA and WNBA reporter and new member of NBL broadcast team

1. Who will be the top scorer in SuperCoach NBL this season?

Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats). He will be going for 30 every game and we have already seen him put up BIG numbers in the pre-season. You can tell he wants it, and he’s going for another MVP season.

2. Who is the best value pick in SuperCoach NBL?

Tanner Groves (Cairns Taipans). Loving his game during pre-season play. Coach calls him a “6’9 pit bull” for a reason! Knows how to use his body, can do a bit of everything, is not afraid of contact and will give you solid numbers every night.

3. Who is your biggest SuperCoach smokie?

Tyrell Harrison (Brisbane Bullets). He’s not worth a lot on the board but will give a whole lot this season! We saw him put up about 21 and 10 against Melbourne during the Bullets’ last Blitz game. He has more confidence, more in shape, will be a definite sleeper this season. He will be one of the top centers in the league this year. Mark my words.

4. Who isn’t worth their starting price?

Jarrell Martin (Adelaide 36ers). He’s hurt and may not even see minutes this season. Montrez Harrell will take his spot.

5. Who will be your captain in round 1?

Parker Jackson-Cartwright (New Zealand Breakers). He’s a great leader and leads by example. He will start off strong and expect his team to follow suit!

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— Ariana Prather (@arianaprather12) September 11, 2024

PETER HOOLEY

Former NBL champion and ESPN commentator

1. Who will be the top scorer in SuperCoach NBL this season?

Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats)

2. Who is the best value pick in SuperCoach NBL?

Ben Henshall (Perth Wildcats)

3. Who is your biggest SuperCoach smokie?

Rob Edwards (Cairns Taipans)

4. Who isn’t worth their starting price?

Freddie Gillespie (New Zealand Breakers)

5. Who will be your captain in round 1?

Derrick Walton Jr (South East Melbourne Phoenix)

DAVID VAN DER GIESSEN

Inaugural SuperCoach NBL winner

1. Who will be the top scorer in SuperCoach NBL this season?

Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats)

2. Who is the best value pick in SuperCoach NBL?

Ben Henshall (Perth Wildcats)

3. Who is your biggest SuperCoach smokie?

Tyrell Harrison (Brisbane Bullets)

4. Who isn’t worth their starting price?

Xavier Cooks (Sydney Kings)

5. Who will be your captain in round 1?

Sam Froling (Illawarra Hawks)

Bryce Cotton scored the most SuperCoach points of any player last season. Picture: Matt Roberts/Getty Images

JESSICA ROBINSON

1. Who will be the top scorer in SuperCoach NBL this season?

Parker Jackson-Cartwright (New Zealand Breakers)

2. Who is the best value pick in SuperCoach NBL?

Jack White (Melbourne United)

3. Who is your biggest SuperCoach smokie?

Kendric Davis (Adelaide 36ers)

4. Who isn’t worth their starting price?

Mojave King (New Zealand Breakers)

5. Who will be your captain in round 1?

Jack White (Melbourne United)

MATT HICKEY

1. Who will be the top scorer in SuperCoach NBL this season?

Xavier Cooks (Sydney Kings)

2. Who is the best value pick in SuperCoach NBL?

Lachlan Olbrich (Illawara Hawks)

3. Who is your biggest SuperCoach smokie?

Joe Wieskamp (South East Melbourne Phoenix)

4. Who isn’t worth their starting price?

Jordon Crawford (Tasmania Jackjumpers)

5. Who will be your captain in round 1?

Xavier Cooks (Sydney Kings)

BENNY FROM THE BASKETBALL BLOKES

1. Who will be the top scorer in SuperCoach NBL this season?

Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats)

2. Who is the best value pick in SuperCoach NBL?

Rocco Zikarsky (Brisbane Bullets), but only because we can’t start Jackson Makoi.

3. Who is your biggest SuperCoach smokie?

Darius Days (Illawara Hawks) is currently 1 per cent owned but won’t be a smokie for long

4. Who isn’t worth their starting price?

I am really high on Dylan Windler (Perth Wildcats), but think he will be eased in and will eventually be a great discounted selection

5. Who will be your captain in round 1?

You can’t go wrong with a Sydney King. Cook, Oliver and Adams are all great options. I have Oliver in my side at the moment, so he is my likely captain.

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Taran Armstrong will miss the first two games of the regular season pic.twitter.com/NBSVNzNfy4

— Basketball Blokes (@BBall_Blokes) September 11, 2024

AL PATON

SuperCoach AFL expert and basketball novice

1. Who will be the top scorer in SuperCoach NBL this season?

Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats) – but he’s currently not in my team due to his sky-high price and Perth’s schedule.

2. Who is the best value pick in SuperCoach NBL?

Jack White (Melbourne United)

3. Who is your biggest SuperCoach smokie?

Alex Toohey (Sydney Kings)

4. Who isn’t worth their starting price?

Parker Jackson-Cartwright (New Zealand Breakers) – could go off in round 1 but if you start him plan to trade him after that due to Breakers’ early byes.

5. Who will be your captain in round 1?

‘Space Cam’ Oliver (Sydney Kings)

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