Stars shine at NBL1 Central Awards Night

The NBL1 Central awards night took place on Sunday July 27, with the conference’s biggest names and star performers celebrated in several categories.

Awarded to the fairest and most brilliant women’s player in the conference, the Lorraine Eiler Medal was won by Olivia Levicki from the West Adelaide Bearcats, following an outstanding season where she averaged 20.9 points and 14.3 rebounds per game.

The Bearcats weren’t done there though, as Keanu Rasmussen claimed the Woollacott Medal awarded to the fairest and most brilliant men’s player. He averaged 23.7 points, 5.4 assists, and 2.2 steals per game throughout the season.

The 2025 NBL1 Central All-Star Fives were also named on the night, as listed below.

Men's All Star Five:

Keanu Rasmussen (West Adelaide)

Sharif Black (Sturt Sabres)

Christian Brandon (South Adelaide)

Daniel Johnson (Forestville)

Efemena Abogidi (Central Districts)

Women's All Star Five:

Jasmin Fejo (Woodville)

Jordyn Freer (North Adelaide)

Sam Simons (Forestville)

Ke’Shunan James (Norwood)

Olivia Levicki (West Adelaide)

Below is a full list of all other awards presented on the night:

Merv Harris Award (Highest placed U23 Women’s player in the Lorraine Eiler Medal count) - Keira Gardner (South Adelaide Panthers)

Frank Angove Award (Highest placed U23 mens player in Woollacott Medal count) - Keanu Rasmussen (West Adelaide Bearcats)

Coaches MVP (Women) - Jasmin Fejo (Woodville Warriors)

Coaches MVP (Men) - Keanu Rasmussen (West Adelaide Bearcats)

Defensive Player of the Year (Women) - Jasmin Fejo (Woodville Warriors)

Defensive Player of the Year (Men) - Joe Jackson (Woodville Warriors)

Womens Coach of the Year - Mark Billington (West Adelaide Bearcats)

Mens Coach of the Year - Rupert Sapwell (Central Districts Lions)

Phil Yuill Referee of the Year - Bailey Dyer (Women’s Division)

District League Reserves MVP - Chelsea Portus (Sturt Sabres)

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