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Game 8 - vs: Columbia: WIN: 121 - 112 (60056)

Our final game of the competitive season was a success. We end up winning by 9 points against a higher ranked Columbian team. Whilst we didn't qualify for the knock-out stages of the consolation tournament, I was happy with a 4-4 season, considering the strength of some of the teams we played.

Offseason begins now, and I will slowly integrate new players into our scrimmages in the next few weeks.

MVPs:
1. Xavier Kainth - 3 votes.
2. Brendon Saxby - 2 votes.
3. Vihaan Singh - 1 vote.

Next Game:
vs Japan. Tune in!

Hey mate!

Just found the thread. Excellent write ups. Looking forward to following them for future games

A bit long overdue but here is an MVP recap of the final four scrimmages we played last season. The next write up is a summary of the whole season, including totalling MVP votings and a look to season 54!

Scrimmage - vs: Japan: WIN: 99 - 90 (60298)

MVPs:
1. Brendon Saxby - 3 votes.
2. Konar Askey - 2 votes.
3. Ralph Monk - 1 vote.

Scrimmage - vs: Croatia: WIN: 126 - 124 (60402)

MVPs:
1. Ralph Monk - 3 votes.
2. Xavier Kainth - 2 votes.
3. David Thornton - 1 vote.

Scrimmage - vs: Lithuania: LOSS: 140 - 146 (60444)

MVPs:
1. Ralph Monk - 3 votes.
2. Rod Fawaz - 2 votes.
3. Xavier Kainth - 1 vote.

Scrimmage - vs: Egypt: WIN: 109 - 53 (60485)

MVPs:
1. Brendon Saxby - 3 votes.
2. Xavier Kainth - 2 votes.
3. David Thornton - 1 vote.

EOY Summary:

It was suppose to be our season. We had strength across the floor and even in our substitutes. However, the luck didn't go our way with the draw, having to play against tough teams, including the eventual winners, Israel. However, we gave it our best and overall, finished the season with a 4-4 record which meant that our season finished early.

Our post season scrimmages went well though, beating Asian rivals Japan, and Croatia, as well as Egypt and losing to European beasts Lithuania in a close game.

MVP Voting:

1. Brendon Saxby: 22 votes.
2. Ralph Monk: 21 votes.
3. Xavier Kainth: 12 votes.
4. Rod Fawaz: 9 votes.
5. Konar Askey: 5 votes.
6. Jan Macfarlane: 4 votes.
7. David Thornton: 2 votes.
8. Vihaan Singh: 1 vote.
8. Troy Christie: 1 vote.
8. Ned Coghill: 1 vote.

In a tight MVP voting, Brendon Saxby has gone on to become our back to back MVP, after winning it last season in a tie vote with Ralph Monk, who came second this season. Congratulations to both Brendon Saxby and Ralph Monk and their managers on two outstanding season. Congratulations to Xavier Kainth and his manager on a great season and coming third in the competitive MVP voting.

I'd like to also take this time to thank every manager who had a player in the U21 team this season. It was truly an amazing team that gave me a lot of headaches come selection day.

Outlook to Season 54:

Whilst our season 54 roster doesn't look as strong compared to the season 53 roster, it does have familiar faces in Ned Coghill and Ishrant Jagganathan who played a few games in season 53. We have been drawn into an Asian Championships group containing Asian giants in Hong Kong and China, as well as dark horses in Kazakhstan. We should be able to get out of the group and into the second game but with BuzzerBeater, there is always a chance that something unexpected occurs.

If you are looking to get involved with the U21 team, please join our offsite forum at: https://newzealandbb.freeforums.net/
When it asks for 'Your Name', please put your BB alias.

Get excited for season 54 because it's going to be a ripper!