2018–19 Melbourne United season
2018–19 Melbourne United season | |
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Head coach | ![]() |
Captain | ![]() |
Arena | Melbourne Arena |
NBL results | |
Record | 18–10 (64.3%) |
Ladder | 2nd |
Finals finish | Runners-up (lost to Wildcats 1–3) |
Stats at NBL.com.au | |
Player records | |
Points | ![]() 18.8 |
Rebounds | ![]() 8.4 |
Assists | ![]() 4.8 |
Efficiency | ![]() 56% |
All statistics correct as of 17 March 2019. | |
The 2018–19 NBL season was the 36th season for Melbourne United in the NBL, and the 5th under the banner of Melbourne United.
Roster
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.
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Preseason
[edit]Game log
[edit]2018 pre-season game log Total: 7–5 (home: 6–3; road: 1–2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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August: 4–0 (Home: 4–0; Road: 0–0)
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September: 3–4 (Home: 2–3; Road: 1–1)
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October: 0–1 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–1)
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Regular season
[edit]Ladder
[edit]Pos | 2018–19 NBL season | |||||||||||
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Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | Last 5 | Streak | Home | Away | PF | PA | PP | |
1 | Perth Wildcats1 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 64.29% | 4–1 | L1 | 12–2 | 6–8 | 2499 | 2355 | 106.11% |
2 | Melbourne United1 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 64.29% | 3–2 | W1 | 10–4 | 8–6 | 2586 | 2478 | 104.36% |
3 | Sydney Kings1 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 64.29% | 4–1 | W1 | 9–5 | 9–5 | 2438 | 2380 | 102.44% |
4 | Brisbane Bullets2 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 50.00% | 2–3 | W1 | 9–5 | 5–9 | 2503 | 2480 | 100.93% |
5 | Adelaide 36ers2 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 50.00% | 2–3 | L2 | 6–8 | 8–6 | 2687 | 2681 | 100.22% |
6 | New Zealand Breakers3 | 28 | 12 | 16 | 42.86% | 2–3 | L1 | 7–7 | 5–9 | 2649 | 2641 | 100.30% |
7 | Illawarra Hawks3 | 28 | 12 | 16 | 42.86% | 1–4 | L3 | 8–6 | 4–10 | 2493 | 2664 | 93.58% |
8 | Cairns Taipans | 28 | 6 | 22 | 21.43% | 2–3 | L1 | 3–11 | 3–11 | 2400 | 2576 | 93.17% |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 February 2019. Source: NBL.com.au
The NBL tie-breaker system as outlined in the NBL Rules and Regulations states that in the case of an identical win–loss record, the overall points percentage between the teams will determine order of seeding.
1Perth Wildcats won on overall points percentage. Melbourne United finished 2nd on overall points percentage.
2Brisbane Bullets won on overall points percentage.
3New Zealand Breakers won on overall points percentage.
Ladder progression
[edit]- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top four.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
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Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Adelaide 36ers | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Brisbane Bullets | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Cairns Taipans | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Illawarra Hawks | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Melbourne United | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
New Zealand Breakers | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Perth Wildcats | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Sydney Kings | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Game log
[edit]Postseason
[edit]2019 finals game log Total: 3–3 (home: 2–1; road: 1–2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Semifinals: 2–0 (Home: 1–0; Road: 1–0)
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Grand Final: 1–3 (Home: 1–1; Road: 0–2)
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Transactions
[edit]Re-signed
[edit]Player | Signed |
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Chris Goulding[1] | 26 April |
Peter Hooley[2] | 30 April |
Tohi Smith-Milner[3] | 2 May |
David Barlow[4] | 7 May |
Josh Boone[5] | 17 August |
Casper Ware[5] |
Additions
[edit]Player | Signed | Former team |
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Dan Trist[6] | 3 May | Club Ourense Baloncesto |
Alex Pledger[7] | 18 May | New Zealand Breakers |
Mitch McCarron[8] | 7 June | Petrol Olimpija |
Sam McDaniel[9] | 15 August | Mount Gambier Pioneers |
D. J. Kennedy[10] | 9 September | Pınar Karşıyaka |
Venky Jois[11] | 26 January | Rasta Vechta |
Subtractions
[edit]Player | Reason left | New team |
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Majok Majok[12][13] | Free agent | New Zealand Breakers |
Tai Wesley[14][15] | Free agent | New Zealand Breakers |
Kyle Adnam[16][17] | Free agent | Sydney Kings |
David Andersen[18][19] | Free agent | Illawarra Hawks |
Carrick Felix[20] | Released | Washington Wizards |
Casey Prather[21][22] | Free agent | Promitheas Patras |
Awards
[edit]NBL Awards
[edit]- All-NBL First Team: Casper Ware[23]
- Coach of the Year: Dean Vickerman[23]
Melbourne United Awards
[edit]- Most Valuable Player: Casper Ware[24]
- Best Defensive Player: David Barlow[24]
- Coaches Award: Mitch McCarron[24]
- Best Club Person Award: Fiona Gant[24]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Goulding recommits to Melbourne". melbourneutd.com.au. 26 April 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Hooley signs on with Melbourne". melbourneutd.com.au. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Smith-Milner elevated to contracted playing roster". melbourneutd.com.au. 2 May 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Barlow re-signs for 2018-19". melbourneutd.com.au. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ a b "They're back! Casper Ware and Josh Boone re-commit to Melbourne United". melbourneutd.com.au. 14 August 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Melbourne signs Australian forward Dan Trist". melbourneutd.com.au. 3 May 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Melbourne United signs Alex Pledger". melbourneutd.com.au. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "United signs McCarron to three year deal". melbourneutd.com.au. 7 June 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Sam McDaniel is ready to grow his game in Melbourne". melbourneutd.com.au. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "DJ Kennedy signs with Melbourne United & completes our 2018-19 roster". melbourneutd.com.au. 9 September 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Venky Jois joins Melbourne United". melbourneutd.com.au. 26 January 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Majok Majok departs Melbourne". melbourneutd.com.au. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Majok Majok Signed". nzbreakers.basketball. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Tai Wesley to depart Melbourne". melbourneutd.com.au. 1 May 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "It's confirmed Tai Wesley is back". nzbreakers.basketball. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Kyle Adnam to depart Melbourne". melbourneutd.com.au. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Kyle Adnam heads to Sydney, becomes a King". sydneykings.com. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "David Andersen won't return to Melbourne United". melbourneutd.com.au. 29 May 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "David Andersen returns to the Hawks". hawks.com.au. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ Liam Santamaria (26 June 2018). "Washington Wizards add Carrick Felix for NBA Summer League". melbourneutd.com.au. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "THE CASEY PRATHER PROMETHEUS". promitheasbc.gr. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Casey Prather Signs With Khimki". melbourneutd.com.au. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Melbourne United stars recognised at NBL Awards". melbourneutd.com.au. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ a b c d "2018-19 Melbourne United Club Awards". melbourneutd.com.au. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2021.