In The Post – Wetzell Ready for Dream Scenario

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

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Wetzell excited for “dream scenario”

New Zealand Breakers star Yanni Wetzell says making his club debut tonight against his former team, the South East Melbourne Phoenix, is a “dream scenario…it’s going to be a very special night”.

Click here for the full story via Stuff.

Breakers to show extra fight and grit 

Breakers import Peyton Siva has told Stuff the team needs to show more “fight” and “grit” in tonight’s rematch with the Phoenix.

Read Siva’s full thoughts here via Stuff.

Te Rangi prepares for 250^th

South East Melbourne guard Reuben Te Rangi will suit up for his 250^th NBL game tonight against one of his former teams, New Zealand.

Phoenix coach Simon Mitchell provided an insight into “the youngest old man” in the NBL here via The Age.

Freeway Series has extra juice

Sydney Kings guard Angus Glover admits tomorrow’s Freeway Series clash between the Kings and Illawarra Hawks “has a little bit more emphasis and juice”.

Read Glover’s full thoughts on the game here via the Illawarra Mercury.

Dusty responds

Dusty Hannahs knew he needed to bounce back from a poor round one performance, and he did just that last night, hitting a desperation three-pointer and a tough floater in the final 90 seconds to lead his Adelaide 36ers over the Tasmania JackJumpers, 83-80.

"I had a tough first two games and I felt like I let my teammates down, and the staff and everybody. Today was just about getting back on track and the team getting a win. I'm glad I was able to get that three in a time when we needed it,” Hannahs said.

Small margin for Tassie

JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has conceded his side has a small margin for error after last night’s loss to the 36ers.

“Our margin of error's not very big and we have to have the energy and intensity to play all the time. This is a good learning lesson for us,” he said.

Why Okwera picked NBL over college

Melbourne United youngster David Okwera has revealed why he knocked back 11 colleges to play in the NBL, saying “to further my game, it would be best to play in the NBL”.

Plus, he talks about his career goals, the importance of family and more. Click here for the full story via the Herald Sun.

Zimmerman excited for Snakepit

Cairns Taipans import Stephen Zimmerman can’t wait to play at home for the first time this season, telling the Cairns Post “this fan base is really loyal and it should be pretty loud…I’m really excited to get out there”.