NBL1 Central Semi-Finals Preview

The NBL1 Central Semi-Finals are underway this weekend, spilt across Saturday and Sunday the weekend will be filled with South Australian hoops. 

Men’s

Forestville Eagles v Norwood Flames 

The star-studded roster of Adam Doyle, Daniel Johnson, Jack Purchase and Malith Machar will take on the Norwood Flames on Saturday night. The Eagles were beaten by the Panthers last weekend and this is a do-or-die effort to continue the season. 

Can the Flames knock off the Eagles? Find out on Saturday at 7:00pm ACST on NBL1.com.au or the NBL1 App here. 

Woodville Warriors v South Adelaide Panthers 

Starting off with the minor premiers, the Woodville Warriors automatically advanced to the semi-finals as they finished on top of the ladder in the regular season. 

They will face the South Adelaide Panthers, led by NBL1 Central  MVP Jeremy Smith, who averaged a conference-high 26.5 points. He will take on the Warriors who were heads and shoulders above the competition this season, led by American star import Jawan Stepney.

Watch the game live on Saturday at 7:30pm ACST on NBL1.com.au or the NBL1 App here. 

Women’s 

Norwood Flames v South Adelaide Panthers

This game will be the Ally Wilson show.

The bronze medallist in the Commonwealth Games and NBL1 Central All-Star 5 member will be ready to fire against the Panthers on Sunday. 

Norwood star player Brooke Basham said on the Coles Express NBL1 Show this week the Flames will have to come ready to play against the Panthers, who will be hungry to win after a loss last week.

Will the Panthers take down the superstar duo? Find out on Sunday at 1:30pm ACST on Kayo Freebies here. 

West Adelaide Bearcats v Sturt Sabres 

In some Sunday hoops action, the West Adelaide Bearcats will get their first taste of finals action as the top of the ladder side will now face the Sturt Sabres.

Bearcats star Jasmin Fejo averaged 18.5 points per game, leading the Bearcats to automatically advance to the semi-finals. While Sabres star Mikayla Williams had 13 points and 17 rebounds in the first round against the Panthers. 

Find out who will advance on Sunday, at 3.30pm ASCT on Kayo Freebies here.