Next chapter of Freeway Series excites Glover

Having grown up and started his career with the Illawarra Hawks, any Freeway Series showdown is one that Sydney King Angus Glover thoroughly looks forward to.

And Sunday's round seven fixture at Qudos Bank Arena will be no different, especially as the 24-year-old missed this season's previous match-up between the NSW rivals.

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"Obviously the Hawks have got the results they have wanted lately but we know they're still a very talented team," said Glover, who admits the FIBA break has allowed his side to freshen up and improve on certain aspects of their game.

"We see time and time again in this league, anyone can beat anyone - the league is that tough.

"During my time in the league, having played for both clubs, no matter where each team is on the ladder, these games are always close.

"As such, we're going into Sunday treating it just like any other game and focus in on that win, especially with Freeway Series bragging rights on the line."

As well as a showdown against her former side, Sunday's fixture presents the league-leading Hoops Capital side a chance to improve on their 7-2 record.

"Obviously the record is nice but we're still searching for that full, four-quarter performance," the 24-yeard-old said.

"In particular, our pace is something we're working on - take that New Zealand game for example where they came back at us at the end and it felt like we lost a little bit of our identity.

"We went away from what had been working the first three quarters, such as locking in on defence and then running the break - which saw us play more of a half-court game.

"There's a sense around the group that once we click, it's going to be really exciting and this weekend presents us a chance to do that."

Tip-off on Sunday's clash is at 4pm AEDT.