SuperCoach NBL: High expectations

SuperCoach NBL is here and it's time to pick your all-star five to take on your mates, and the experts, as we head into NBL24.

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Of course, one of the key factors putting together your roster is salary cap management. 

Today, we're looking at the players who are going to take the biggest chunk out of your $2 million across each team ... they may be expensive, but your premium selections, the proven performers, are the guys that can make or break your season. 

But before we start, here's a little guide to how the pricing system has changed, compared to the previous NBL Fantasy setup. 

Pricing changes

A new salary cap ($2 million) means a new pricing system, and we’ve made some subtle changes to help you get the most out of the game, with the help of NewsCorp and The Basketball Blokes. 

- Prices are based on average points per game from previous season, rather than a player’s finishing price – a more accurate representation of season-long performance. 
- Players that played in the NBL in the last two years and have returned, ie. Matthew Dellavedova, will be priced based on past performance. Exceptions to that rule, ie. Jacob Wiley, who last played in the NBL in 2018-2019, will be priced per new players to the competition. 
- Based on past performance, we’ve made it a little harder to get your hands on imports, but increased the incentive and upside for college players and Next Stars – this provides a huge advantage for those who can identify the most talented young guns. 
- Player values will be adjusted for the first time after they have played three games. 

With that in mind, let's take a look at the most expensive options from each team, alongside their NBL23 SuperCoach averages. 

Adelaide
Jacob Wiley (new import), Jamaal Franklin (new import) - $277,000
Next in line: Mitch McCarron - $262,000

Brisbane
Shannon Scott - $313,300 (avg. 27.0 in NBL23) 
Next in line: Chris Smith - $277,000

Cairns
Tahjere McCall - $371,800 (avg. 32.0 in NBL23) 
Next in line: Patrick Miller, Josh Roberts - $277,000

Illawarra
Sam Froling - $319,500 (avg. 27.5 in NBL23) 
Next in line: Tyler Harvey - $293,500

Melbourne
Jo Lual-Acuil Jr - $353,900 (avg. 33.9 in NBL22) - injured
Next in line: Luke Travers - $276,300

New Zealand
Will McDowell-White - $326,700 (avg. 28.2 in NBL23) 
Next in line: Justinian Jessup - $281,400

Perth Wildcats
Bryce Cotton - $466,300 (avg. 40.2 in NBL23) 
Next in line: Keanu Pinder - $385,900

South East Melbourne
Mitch Creek - $418,900 (avg. 36.1 in NBL23) 
Next in line: Alan Williams - $381,600

Sydney Kings
Jaylen Adams - $377,400 (avg. 36.1 in NBL22)
Next in line: DJ Hogg - $375,800

Tasmania
Milton Doyle - $344,600 (avg. 29.7 in NBL23) 
Next in line: Marcus Lee - $288,700

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