In The Post – Maverick Eyes on NBL

Catch up on all the latest headlines from around the basketball world in today’s edition of In the Post.

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Mavs eyes on NBL

New Zealand Breakers youngsters Hugo Besson and Ousmane Dieng, along with Illawarra Hawks star Duop Reath, will have a chance to impress the Dallas Mavericks during tomorrow night’s game.

According to Newscorp, a scout from the Mavericks will be in attendance during tomorrow’s clash between the two sides.

Norton’s free agency pain

Perth Wildcats guard Mitch Norton has revealed how hard it was to knock back an offer from the Tasmania JackJumpers, saying “it’s always hard to say no to someone because you feel like you are letting one of your best mates down”.

Click here for the full story via The West Australian’s The Dribble podcast.

“They’re gonna start raining” for Taipans

Despite the team averaging just 68 points per game this season, there is no shaking the confidence of Cairns Taipans veteran Majok Deng.

“We’re one of the best shooting teams in the league. It’s just a matter of time until they start dropping…they’re gonna start raining,” Deng said, via the Cairns Post.

Goulding sees spots to help 

Melbourne United captain Chris Goulding will make his season debut tonight and he has seen opportunities where he can help the team.

“We are doing some things well, then we get on a run and get down the floor and I see opportunities where I could step up and try to hit a shot or make a play,” Goulding said, via The Age.

10 million views a slow day for Delly

Views of Mitch Creek’s dunk over Matthew Dellavedova have skyrocketed past 10 million but Goulding has said his teammate isn’t fussed.

“I don’t think he (Dellavedova) cares. It was probably one of his slower days on social media,” Goulding said, via the Herald Sun.

Martin opens up

Sydney Kings star Jarell Martin has opened up on the inspiration he draws from his mother. Watch the full story below via 10 News First.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sydney Kings star Jarrell Martin has played Basketball around the world, competing against legends like Lebron James and Kevin Durant. However, home is never far from his mind | <a href="https://twitter.com/jakehauritz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jakehauritz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SydneyKings?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SydneyKings</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MartinJarell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MartinJarell</a> <a href="https://t.co/qS5sRh3E13">pic.twitter.com/qS5sRh3E13</a></p>&mdash; 10 News First Sydney (@10NewsFirstSyd) <a href="https://twitter.com/10NewsFirstSyd/status/1471012222264655881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cleveland to improve

Illawarra Hawks import Antonius Cleveland has impressed in the first two rounds of the season, but he believes he can still improve.

"I feel like I can play a little better,” he said, via the Illawarra Mercury. Read the full story here.

JackJumpers to preach scoring

The Tasmania JackJumpers are happy with their defensive effort to start the season, but assistant coach Jacob Chance has admitted to The Mercury that “we are preaching a little more offence”.