NBL season launches tomorrow after historic off-season of imports
The NBL season begins tomorrow following one of the most historic off-seasons in league history, with major imports debuting.
The NBL27 season tips off tomorrow night with Melbourne United and Adelaide 36ers in the opening match. The off-season saw a host of high-level imports prepare to make their NBL debuts, marking one of the most historic changeovers the league has experienced.
Fox Sports Australia ranked the top 15 established players heading into the campaign, keeping the new import debutants on a separate list to allow for fair comparison. One standout player is a big man entering his 10th NBL season at just 27 years old.
He averaged 15.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks across 25 games last season despite dealing with injury setbacks. With a new-look team, new coach and new teammates, he is expected to reach another level this year.
- 27 years old, entering 10th NBL season
- Age and season
- Arnas Velička
- Point guard teammate
- Melbourne United vs Adelaide 36ers
- Opening match
Why it mattersThe influx of international talent raises the competition level and gives Australian players tougher opposition to test themselves against.
AustraliaAustralian basketball fans have a stronger, more competitive league to follow, and local players face higher pressure to perform against world-class imports.
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