Hoops Capital off-season wrap (June 2)
2 Jun
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The strong performances of Hoops Capital's stars in the NBL1 competition show no signs of slowing down, as shown by their play over the weekend.
King #249 Keli Leaupepe posted a massive 30 points (including three triples), 13 rebounds, five assists and two steals as Knox defeated Kilsyth 95-82.
This follows his 15 points, four boards, four dimes and two steals in the Raiders' easy 103-76 win over Waverley earlier in the week.
Leaupepe's 12-1 Knox next play Melbourne and Mount Gambier in round 10.
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Elsewhere in the NBL1 South, Tyler Robertson tallied nine points, five dimes, two boards and two steals in Casey's 90-80 triumph over Keilor.
The Cavaliers play Sandringham on Friday and then North West Tasmania in round 10.
To the Flames side and Shaneice Swain made her debut for Nunawading, totalling 29 points, seven rebounds, four assists, four steals and three blocks in losses to Frankston (71-59) and Dandenong (86-65).
The Spectres next face Ballarat in round 10.
To the NBL1 East and Jaylin Galloway shone for Bankstown, to the tune of 39 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, five steals and two blocks across games against Penrith (won 81-77) and Sydney (lost 87-74).
The Bruins travel to Illawarra in round 10.
Sutherland, coached by Shaun Roger, suffered two tough defeats in the nation's capital over the weekend, losing 104-96 to Canberra and then 80-73 to the Centre of Excellence.
Across the two fixtures, Kouat Noi had 35 points, nine rebounds, four assists and seven steals, while Jason Spurgin added 17 points, 17 rebounds, four dimes, two steals and two blocks.
The Sharks will look to rebound against Maitland next round.
While Klairus Amir helped Central Coast split their games against Penrith (won 98-77) and Hornsby (lost 100-89).
Across the two round nine games, King #245 Amir had 35 points, seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block.
Next up for the Crusaders are Hills.
To the women's side and the unbeaten start to the season is over for Norths, who lost a tight 84-82 contest to reigning champions Newcastle.
The Bears, coached by Renae Garlepp, bounced back with an 87-75 victory over Maitland on Sunday.
Across the pair of games, Carla Pitman contributed 37 points, 18 rebounds, 11 assists and three steals, while Caitlyn Martin totalled 13 points, two boards, five dimes and three steals.
Next up for the Bears are Albury at the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre.
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Flame #230 Piper Anderson lit up Hills on Sunday, to the tune of 31 points, three boards, four dimes, two steals and one block, as Sydney edged the Hornets 91-71.
The Comets play Inner West next round.
Finally, in NBL1 North, Makuach Maluach continued this impressive campaign with Mackay, adding 22 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block in his side's 108-103 victory over Cairns.
The Meteors play South West Metro on June 14.
Stay up to date with all of Hoops Capital's off-season news here.

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