DJ's game winner the highlight of NBL1
26 Jul
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Dejan Vasiljevic made a show-stopping return to the NBL1 after playing in the NBA Summer League for the Phoenix Suns.
Upon his return, Vasiljevic played back-to-back games over the weekend. Vasiljevic’s first game was against the Keilor Thunder, where he put up 37 points, 14 rebounds and two assists, leading his team to victory by hitting an incredible three-pointer right on the buzzer.
OH MY GOODNESS, @3jvasiljevic BACK FROM SUMMER LEAGUE WITH A GAME-WINNER IN THE #NBL1SOUTH
— NBL1 (@NBL1) July 23, 2022
CC: @SydneyKings pic.twitter.com/fZG74MjYqa
Vasiljevic returned to the court on Sunday and recorded another great game against the Dandenong Rangers, putting up 36 points, nine rebounds, four assists.
In the North, Jordan Hunter showed his best efforts on the court against the Gold Coast Rollers. Hunter scored 29 points and had 14 rebounds, and one assist.
New Kings player Kouat Noi played two great games over the weekend. Noi’s first game was against the SW Metro Pirates, where he delivered 36 points and 13 rebounds, helping his team get the win.
Noi played in his second game on Sunday afternoon against the Darwin Salties and put up 24 points, 10 rebounds and one assist.
Staying in the north, Jaylin Galloway and his team the Mackay Meteors, went up against the Townsville Heat. Galloway performed well for his team and scored 17 points, four rebounds and four assists.
Over in New Zealand, Xavier Cooks and his team the Wellington Saints, won their game against the Manawatu Jets. Cooks scored 16 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
To see when the Kings play next, head to the NBL1.com.au for the fixture and more.
To follow Xavier Cooks and his team in NZNBL head to their website here.

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