Isaac
Years ago
NZ NBL tips off with 49 pts from Devendorf
The Pistons drilled the Giants last night as the NZ NBL tipped off. Notorious college recruit Eric Devendorf had 49 points on debut, despite playing for a loaded squad. You can see the team lists below:
Waikato Pistons (from): Eric Devendorf, Hayden Allen, Gerard Bowden, Thomas Abercrombie, Tony Ronaldson, Alex Pledger, Mike Homik, Puke Lenden, Ray Cameron, Kurtis Elliott, Royli Ali, John Auld.There was some noise pre-game about Jones and Vukona not suiting for the Giants. Anyone know if they played?
Nelson Giants (from): Phill Jones, Tony Rampton, Mika Vukona, Michael Harrison, Mike Fitchett, Darryl Jones, Josh Bloxham, Ben Wright, Steve Bill, Bronson Beri, Nico Ritschny, Sam Dempster, Tom Ingham.
American import Eric Devendorf made an instant impact for Waikato Pistons in the National Basketball League (NBL) when he amassed 49 points in last night's 92-73 opening round win over Nelson Giants at Te Awamutu.And in another game last night:
Devendorf put on a shooting clinic as he landed seven of 10 three-point attempts and another 10 from 16 from inside the keyhole.
Cougars 75 (Paora Winitana 27, Jeremy Kench 20)Anyone see either game?
Hawks 72 (David Langrell 18/10 rebs, Nat Connell 15, Ben Hill 12, Chris Daniel 11).