Thanks, mball. Hope you get some response.

Week 2

Just finished watching the SDS v Caps men's game. Both camps with a shaky start with SDS at 1 and 1 and Caps at 0 and 1 before this one.

Brisbane led for most of the night in a tight contest. Biggest margin was 12 pts but well under double figures for most of the game. Capitals eventual winners 89/83

New signings? Where did the Brisbane Capitals find Uche Dibiamaka? In last week's loss, his debut in the NBL1 N, he showed that he could be a great get for the Caps. Tonight, he showed up again with 15 pts and 7 rebounds. Samuel McDaniel, who missed last week, returned for tonight's game with 22 pts, 5 boards, 4 ass and 6 stls. Matthew Johns also added 15 pts and 9 rbs between them.

Southern Districts Spartans had their own new signings. Back in Aus, Matt Hodgson made his return and Lutong Li made his Australian debut. Although Hodgson only had 4 pts, his 217(?)cm (7ft 2 inch) partner (Li) had 15 pts @ 80% from the field including 1 of 3 from 3 pt arc. Kyle Adman and Tamuri Wigness also new signings for the club top scored with 21 pts and 17 pts respectively. Both played over 30 mins. Blake Jones is the final new signing for SDS and he contributed 13 pts and 9 boards. That's a totally new starting 5, all good players, need to get better results, probably will.

Next week is a double for Caps @ Townsville then Cairns and SDS take on North Side Wizards.

Good write up RobT. Dibiamaka is from Adelaide and has graduated from college. This was on his IG:

We're thrilled to welcome Uche Dibiamaka to the Brisbane Capitals for the 2025 NBL1 North season!

Fresh off a championship run with Forestville in NBL1 Central — and a standout performance at the National Finals — Uche brings a powerhouse presence to our forward group. He can create his own shot, attack the rim with force, and stretch the floor with confident shooting.

From Coach Vandy:
"Uche comes to us from the NBL1 Central Champions Forestville, where he was a key piece for them in 2024. He’s a powerhouse forward who fits the mould of the player we want — someone who can create, space the floor, and bring physicality to both ends.
He’s been knocking on the door of bigger opportunities in WA and SA, and I have no doubt his presence will elevate our pace and defensive versatility. Uche is ready to break out in the NBL1 North."

Let’s go, Uche

My teams:
Cairns Dolphins have Mia Lloyd back and Cayla George to come in. Also two pairs of sisters, Teyhana and Taryn Bond and Teyla and Saje Evans, with a third Evans sister, Summah, just back from college. All daughters of former Opal, Jenny Evans nee Reisner. Will Summah sign as well?

Mia Lloyd with a triple double last weekend away vs Townsville and another on Friday night vs Gold Coast. Two wins and then a loss last night vs Logan.

Cairns Marlins have the very athletic Alex Higgins-Titsha, new PG Moses Nuangki (Adelaide), the Stattmann brothers, James Mitchell, Damon Heuir, local legend Curt Ahwang and still have Aron Farmer to come in.

Lost away to Townsville last weekend, then had an epic comeback win after 20+ points down against Gold Coast on Friday night, then a very tight win vs Logan last night.

Both teams stand at 2-1 now. Both teams have a pair of siblings (Dolphins two pairs!) and I wonder how often, if ever, that has happened previously?

Next game is next Saturday night vs Brisbane Caps (RobT's team) and that will be a huge test for the Marlins. I think the Dolphins will be there at the pointy end of the season.