Off-season Games Wrap: Ili dominant in return to NZNBL

With the offseason in full swing, it’s time to check in on our guys as they hit the court across the globe.

Returning to the NZNBL for the first time since 2019, Shea Ili was spectacular for the Wellington Saints, helping guide his side to a pair of wins.

First, Ili recorded a 13-point, 10-assist double-double in 19 minutes of action against the Southland Sharks, which he then followed up with 31 points on perfect shooting from beyond the arc against the Otago Nuggets.

Elsewhere across the ditch, Kyle Bowen stuffed the stat sheet in a win over the Jets, recording 17 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals.

Over in Puerto Rico, Chris Goulding made his debut with Cangrejeros alongside Ian Clark, scoring 10 points and knocking down a pair of three-pointers in a 10-point win over NZ Breakers star Sam Mennenga and San German.

Heading to Europe, the newly-signed Fabijan Krslovic had a solid outing for Hagan in the ProA League, finishing with seven points, four rebounds and three assists.

RESULTS 

Thursday

Wellington 93 def Southland 72 (NZNBL)
Ili - 13 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals

Friday

Hagan 79 def by Bochum 85 (German ProA)
Krslovic - 7 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

Canterbury 92 def Manawatu 81 (NZNBL)
Bowen - 17 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks, 2 steals

Saturday

Cangrejeros 101 def San German 91 (Baloncesto Superior Nacional)
Goulding - 10 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal.

Wellington 111 def Otago 99 (NZNBL)
Ili - 31 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

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*Photo - Monica Toretto