It doesn't matter if your team is down or down, Benny, Banksy and Boydie – the Basketball Blokes – are here to help with tips to help you bounce back.
These are the players you should consider buying, keeping and selling in your SuperCoach NBL squad for Round 16.
This week we will be using a slightly different format with players to sell and keep.
At this time of year, your decision to sell and keep a player will depend largely on your goals and standing in your leagues.
Be sure to check your league settings to see when the finals start. Depending on the format, you may not have to play a league match in a given round, so you can start strategizing based on your projected path to victory.
Sale or contract
Milton Doyle (TAS) $324,000, Gordon Crawford (TAS) $287,300
Both Tassie guards are typically considered scheduled sales with consecutive one-game outings. However, this is where your individual circumstances come into play. If you're hoping to win your league and come in second place, you can sell your JackJumpers because they don't have a double round in the finals. However, if you are planning for Round 18 or you are in a league where you will finish 5th or 6th in the Finals, you may want to keep Round 18 because Round 18 will be important to you.
Verdict: If you need these guys in the 18th round, you can wait.
Sam Waardenburg (CRN) $164,500 FWD/CTR
After missing the last round as part of concussion protocols after suffering an injury, the owners get another chance to sell Sam who is set to have a 31% chance of reaching break-even the next time he plays. Cairns has its last double play this week, but we suggest you take a look at Banksy's trades to find an alternative. The argument to stick with is that there is hope that he can play during the doubleheader or that you are focusing your trades on scoring runs on the field on your SuperCoach bench.
Verdict: He sells!
Sam Meninga (CRN) $228,600 CTR
If Mennenga is a bench option for you, you may choose to hope that 0 SuperCoach points in 5 minutes of game time is an anomaly. He averaged 25 SuperCoach points per game in his previous seven games. The reason behind selling is that he is unlikely to break even (13%) and the Taipans have the worst schedule in the league after this round.
Verdict: Selling this week or next.
Jaylen Galloway (SYD) $193,000
Galloway was SuperCoached by his brother in the final head-to-head round. Jaylin had 3 straight hits in the teens which was disappointing with DJ Hogg out of the lineup. The Kings have one round left this week.
Verdict: It could be played in the Double Kings round next week.
Jonah Bolden (SYD) $206,800 FWD/CTR
He shares the same story as Galway when it comes to scoring goals as a teenager.
Verdict: It could take place in the Double King's Match round next week.
Anthony Lamb (New Zealand) $423,500
The case for Lamb's detention is a strong one. If you hold him this week you can probably keep him for the rest of the season. It has a low score and a high break-even point, but this only matters if you plan to sell it. New Zealand have the best schedule in the league after this tour and Delaney is still a long way off a return. The only reason to sell is if it will get you to Bryce Cotton, but hopefully you can get the cotton and wool collection from Lamb and Bryce.
Verdict: Wait unless it is your only outlet for Cotton.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright (New Zealand) 363,800 GRD
The main difference between Lamb and Parker is that Will McDowell White can eat away at his workload. He clearly shares the same positive timeline.
Verdict: Sell if you have access to cotton. Hold on if you're looking forward to the final two weeks of the league finals.
Penny breaks the tie
Each week, Penny will list some of the notable breakeven points for the coming week – players with low breakeven points are set to rise in prices while high breakeven points indicate an impending price drop. Sign up for SuperCoach Plus to get the full list of Break Evens plus more stats and tools to help your team.
• AK number (-19, 2 matches)
• Angus Glover (-6, 1 match)
• Gorguc Jack (10, 2 matches)
• Jaylen Adams (14, 1 game)
• Alan Williams (82, 2 matches)
• Bryce Cotton (86, 2 matches)
Banksy deals
Each week Banksy will rank his favorite cheap players (under $200k) regardless of schedule.
1. Ty Webster (per) $182,500 total
34 and 32 SuperCoach points over the final two games before back-to-back doubleheader rounds. The minutes ended, confidence returned, and his shot fell again. His last two games of 20 and 11 points for Perth are his highest points total over his last eight games after a string of single-digit games. With 19 draws across his two matches this week, Tai's owners are looking at an expected price increase of $20,000.
2. Shannon Scott (BRI) $185,800 total
At 16, Scott is now averaging 23.25 SuperCoach points over his last four matches. The 9 against JackJumpers last week was affected early leading to poor production, but we saw Shannon Scott's typical “5 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals” line in Game 2 of the round resulting in 31 SuperCoach points. With a few 30s in his last 4 and a double this week, Scott is an underrated import and you can sit comfortably on your bench for the last 5 rounds.
3. Acoldah Jack (CRN) $96,300 FWD/CTR
I'm not sure who Sam Meninga bothered in Cairns, but after some solid production and 26 minutes per game over the last 3 games, he was given just four minutes of action against Adelaide despite his starting role. Enter Acoldah Jack. He left the field completely having played a total of 15 minutes over his last 6 games, but he turned the potential we saw in pre-season into a SuperCoach game with 46 points. Jack posted an impressive double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds thanks to a season-high 28 minutes of court time. Following comments made after the match, Adam Forde is not the biggest SuperCoach fan, so tread carefully. Josh Roberts anyone?
4. Angus Glover (SYD) $98,800 total
After averaging just 10 minutes per game compared to his four, Glover deservedly received a slight increase in minutes during Round 15. Angus played 21 and 25 minutes in the match, finishing with 34 SuperCoach points for the round at the price of just 8 SuperCoach points. The schedule isn't pretty, but with a draw of -6, it's a viable option to grab the money and bring the bench straight down if the minutes hold up.
5. Gorjok Gak (SEM) $102,900 FWD/CTR
Do you need a deal option with a better schedule? At just under 9 SuperCoach points, Gak has registered scores of 16 and 19 in his two matches since returning from injury. His six points and 11 rebounds in just 13 minutes against Perth were impressive. Lower-level bench option with back-to-back doubles.
He buys
Buy of the Week: Price Cotton (per) $460,600
Yes, he is the most expensive player in the game and for good reason! Bryce has the highest SuperCoach points average of the year at 37.5 but is actually averaging 41.5 SuperCoach points over his last 6 games and is headed for two straight doubleheaders this week. Price would be a great option for captain in 3 of the next 5 rounds and could really be kept around for the rest of the season. Perth have only had one double over their last 7 rounds, so it will be good to have Price back in our lineup. He has the added bonus of making a double run in the NBL SuperCoach Grand Finals. If you haven't lived on! Buy price!
Boydie's Best Buys
Each week, Boydie will rank other top buys for the coming week.
1. Isaac Humphries (ADL) $335,700 CTR
Ice was SuperCoach's top scorer in Round 15 with 88 points and is still priced as a good value option. Adelaide is on the double this week. And again in round 18, with only Adelaide and Tassie in the double. This makes it a very good buy.
2. Sam Froling (ILL) $364,800 FWD/CTR
With the Hawks still having 4 double-double runs in the last 5 rounds of the season combined with Sam's form and price; It's an absolute buy again this week. Those who were lucky enough to trade it last week or previously earned 67 SuperCoach points in the round.
3. Tri Kill III (ADL) $352,500 GRD
Kell had his doubters, including at least one basketball player, but did he prove them wrong or what? 69 SuperCoach points for the round Trey fills up the stat sheet every game, so we say get involved!
4. Gary Clark (ILL) $366,800
The 75 SuperCoach points for the tour, which the Hawks are set to come up with, would be higher but a red flag with Clarke charged with drink driving last week. Will this lead to suspension at some point?
5 and 6. Justin Robinson (ILL) $274,200 / Tyler Harvey (ILL) $260,400
I couldn't split the Hawks import guards here. They had 64 and 69 for the round respectively and have a great schedule. If you need a guard at a reasonable price, this is where we look.
7. Ty Webster (per) $182,500 total
8. Keanu Bender (per) $318,000 FWD/CTR
9. Zilan Cheatham (New Zealand) $253,600
10. Dejan Vasilievich (ADL) $318,600
11. Anthony Lamb (New Zealand) $423,500
12. Alan Williams (SEM) $401,900 CTR
13. Meech Creek (SEM) $392,800
