DREWITTS BULBS MATCH PREVIEW: New-Look Phoenix Ready to Take on Perth for HoopsFest
19 Sep
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The Hungry Jack's NBL25 season is finally upon us, and a new-look Phoenix roster will hit the floor to start their campaign at HoopsFest in Perth with all nine other NBL clubs.
Key Details
PERTH WILDCATS vs SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX
Where: RAC Arena
When: Friday, September 20 at 8:30pm AEST
EVERY GAME LIVE ON ESPN VIA KAYO
The Phoenix have 10 new faces in its lineup, with just four returning from the NBL24 season. Head coach Mike Kelly's side will be out to make a good early impression as they play for points for the first time on Friday night.
The Phoenix finished their preseason prep with two solid wins at the Blitz against the Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers, showcasing the talent of sharpshooter Joe Wieskamp, and the depth of an experienced bench which will no doubt hold the team in good stead.
The Wildcats, again led by the NBL24 MVP Bryce Cotton, have a similar lineup to last season with an additional four new faces.
Besides being the season's first game for both sides, fans and NBA scouts will see Phoenix's Next Star, Malique Lewis, go head-to-head with Wildcat's Next Star, Izan Almansa.

(The players will be bringing the Heartland to HoopsFest. CLICK HERE to get yours.)
TEAMS
Phoenix
The Phoenix will go into Friday night's game with a full squad to hit the court.
Wildcats
The Wildcats will go into Friday night's game with a full squad with captain Bryce Cotton will return to the side after missing the Blitz with a thumb issue.
KEEP AN EYE ON
The Battle with Bryce Cotton
How to stop Bryce Cotton? It's a simple question, but it's a task for the full squad to minimise the effect the seasoned point guard can have on the game and his side.
HISTORY
Regular Season Head-to-Head
Phoenix 7-10 Wildcats
Last time out – RD 17, NBL24
Phoenix 91-103 Wildcats
Phoenix
Creek 29p
Ayre 23p
Foxwell 10p
Wildcats
Pinder 23p
Cotton 21p
Sarr 18p
Foxy lighting it up! 👌
— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) January 27, 2024
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