Kings fans to get first look at squad in Blitz

Fans of the reigning champions Sydney Kings will get their first look at our squad for the  Hungry Jack’s 2022/23 NBL season in the Preseason Blitz in Darwin in September. 

The Kings will play a trio of games in the Blitz against our NBL22 grand final opponent the Tasmania JackJumpers, the SEM Phoenix and the New Zealand Breakers. 

All games will be available via Kayo Freebies. 

Fans will get their first look at our new trio of imports, Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Walton Jr, former NBL Defensive Player of the Year Justin Simon and Brazilian big man Tim Soares as well as new signings such as Kouat Noi and Jackson Makoi. 

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Each team will be playing for the Loggins-Bruton Cup, while the tournament’s most outstanding player will take home the Ray Borner Medal. 

Competition Rules 

• Games are worth a maximum of seven points 
• Three points are awarded to the winning team 
• One point is awarded to the side that wins each quarter 
• In the event a quarter is tied, both teams receive half a point 
• If a game goes into overtime, no additional points are awarded 

NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger touched on his excitement ahead of the event. 

“We’ve made a few changes at League level, and we have seen so many exciting roster changes amongst our NBL Clubs, and all of them will be on show for the first time at this year’s Blitz,” he said. 

“We thank the Government of the Northern Territory and Northern Territory Major Events Company for their support of the Blitz. 

“We’re looking forward to an action-packed pre-season and I’m sure all our players, coaches and staff are looking forward to an amazing experience in Darwin. 

“This is a huge win for the Territory, one that means Territorians will be able to watch some of the best basketballers in the country, live and right here in Darwin.” 

Tickets for the NBL Blitz will go on sale on Friday, August 19. More details will be announced soon. 

The Sydney Kings’ NBL Preseason Blitz Schedule (NSW time): 

V Tasmania JackJumpers, Saturday, September 17 at 5.30 pm 

V SEM Phoenix, Wednesday, September 21, at 5.30 pm 

V NZ Breakers, Friday, September 23, at 5.30 pm 

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