NBLxNBL1 Wrap: NBL23 Round 5

In one of the most dramatic rounds in NBL history, NBL1 stars dominated the headlines from start to finish! 

It has to start with Kouat Noi, on his birthday and against his old team, the NBL1 North MVP launched a three-pointer to win the game. 

He was no stranger shooting from deep with USC and that practice paid off for the Sydney Kings forward. He finished the game with 13 points and four rebounds to give the Kings their sixth win of the season. 

??? FORMER TAIPAN, BIRTHDAY BOY KING KOUAT NOI WINS THE GAME FOR SYDNEY ??? pic.twitter.com/iS6YmATxCy

— The NBL (@NBL) October 29, 2022

Sam Froling vs Harry Froling 

The Froling family are an NBL1 staple, with all four playing in the NBL1 this past season. With Sam playing with the Townsville Heat between Boomers duties and Harry leading the Hobart Charges to the NBL1 South Championship. 

On Thursday they went head-to-head, while Harry’s Bullets got the win, Sam got the better of Harry with this drive-by dunk over his head. 

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Harry Froling had a great game, putting up 13 points and 10 rebounds off the bench as Brisbane is seemingly turning around their season. 

The two sisters, NBL1 South MVP Alicia Froling and NBL1 South First-Teamer Keely Froling are ready to take on the WNBL tipping-off tonight! Read more here. 

Shea Ili 

After missing the first month of the season with concussion-related issues, the NBL1 South MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Shea Ili made his return to Melbourne United. 

Welcome back to action, Shea Ili ??

The reigning Sixth Man of the Year looks like he hasn't missed a beat ?

Catch the #NBL23 action live on ESPN via Kayo Sports + ESPN ? pic.twitter.com/Mk5AuJ5Gah

— The NBL (@NBL) October 31, 2022

Ili was one of the first NBL1 South players to re-sign with his club, the Sandringham Sabres have already created a formidable squad, retaining United teammate David Okwera as well. 

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Melbourne has missed Ili significantly, but with him healthy and with the rest of the NBL1 core off the bench, they have a chance to lift United back up after the FIBA window.