Games of the Week Preview: June 28-30

With 10 more Games of the Week coming your way, make sure to check out the full fixture of NBL1 action before we deep dive into the must-watch stars this weekend. 

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Take a look at the must-watch players in the Games of the Week below: 

Saturday, Round 12: Norths Bears vs Maitland 

Women’s live from 4:00pm | Men’s live from 6:00pm 

Norths Bears: Madeleine O’Hehir

Coming off a championship season, Madeleine O’Hehir has maintained her momentum. 

The Bears have gone under the radar this season, due to the outstanding success of Albury-Wodonga and Newcastle earlier in the season. 

Madeleine MONEY O’hehir was on another level tonight ???

25 Points, 5 Rebounds, 4 Assists and highlights galore ?

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Despite this, Norths have elevated into the second spot on the ladder and O’Hehir has made an impact, averaging a team-high 16.7 points per game increasing her average by nearly five points per game. With back-to-back games with over 20 points, she will be at the top of Maitland’s scouting report heading into Saturday afternoon. 

Saturday, Round 14: Cockburn Cougars vs Rockingham Flames 

Women’s live from 5:30pm | Men’s live from 7:30pm

Rockingham Flames: Robbi Ryan

In a possible NBL1 West Grand Final preview, the Rockingham Flames will take on the defending champions in a mouth-watering Saturday night clash. 

The 2022 NBL1 West First-Team member and former Perth Lynx star made the move to the Flames mid-season and has been outstanding, averaging 16.6 points per game this season. 

Robbi Ryan is locked and loaded ?

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While the Cougars feature an extremely talented championship core, Ryan’s star power can win any game. The head-to-head match-up of the reigning Defensive Player of the Year Stephanie Gorman and Ryan will be a treat. 

Sunday, Round 13: Woodville Warriors vs Sturt Sabres 

Women’s live from 12:00pm | Men’s live from 1:45pm 

Woodville Warriors: Holly Forbes 

Leading the team in points and rebounds per game, Holly Forbes will have to have a massive game to get the Warriors their third win of the season. 

While the veteran has been a stabilising force for an up-and-down season, her performance against the Lions last weekend left a lot to be desired. Coming up against the runners-up from last season, Forbes will have to carry Woodville in this Sunday’s clash. 

Sunday, Round 12: Logan Thunder vs Rockhampton Cyclones and Rockets 

Women’s live from 1:00pm | Men’s live from 3:00pm

Rockhampton Rockets: Matur Maker 

Former Sydney King Matur Maker has been on a tear throughout the NBL1 North, winning six of the 10 games he’s played this season. 

He’s averaging 22.1 points and 13.3 rebounds this season, as his 6’10” frame is bound to cause issues for Logan’s defence. 

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Putting up 41 points in June against Darwin, he’s always ready to put up shots and take over a game. 

Sunday, Round 12: Nunawading Spectres vs Knox Raiders 

Women’s live from 12:30pm | Men’s live from 2:30pm

Knox Raiders: KJ Feagin 

NBL1 Championship Game MVP has taken on a new role this season, but it doesn’t stop him from still being the primary bucket-getter for the National Champions.

Related: Feagin takes on leadership challenge

In more of a mentor role this season, the captain averages 17.4 points and 5.4 assists per game for the seventh-seeded Raiders. In his second season, he’ll be able to evaluate his teammates further in a truly stacked conference. 

Going up against the ninth-placed Spectres on Sunday, Feagin will have to carry his squad on the road to continue to climb up into the NBL1 South Finals race.