Isaac
Years ago
Ballinger gets POTW
Adam Ballinger of the Hawks has picked up POTW for 35.5 PPG and 14 RPG over a 1-1 split.
He had 32 and 12 in a thrashing of NZ and then 38 and 16 in a loss to the Pigs.
Brad Newley got a mention for a 2-0 week that saw him average 35 PPG and 7.5 RPG, while Chris Anstey came close with 26 PPG, 10.5 RPG and 3 BPG in a 2-0 week for the Tigers.
Other players in the running for the Philips Player of the Week award for Round 17 included Stephen Hoare (Melbourne Tigers), Kavossy Franklin (South Dragons), Martin Cattalini (Cairns Taipans), Marquin Chandler (Singapore Slingers), Brett Maher (Adelaide 36ers), Scott McGregor (West Sydney Razorbacks), Ed Scott (Sydney Kings), Shawn Redhage (Perth Wildcats), Darren Ng (Adelaide 36ers), Joe Ingles (South Dragons), Sam Mackinnon (Brisbane Bullets) and Carlos Powell (New Zealand Breakers).
More info at NBL.com.au