SEABL Men Team of the Month - JUNE

NW Tasmania Court General Ben Armstrong has led his team remarkably this season as they continue to dominate in the East Conference. Leading his team to s 2-2 record in the month of June, Armstrong averaged 25.8 points, 4 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.3 steals per game to be the standout performer in June.Despite his team losing 109-116 to Geelong in roound 16, Ben played his heart out finishing with 33pts @ 50%, 3rebs, 4ass and 5stls as well as limiting Supercats backcourt duo (Leonard/Cox) to a combined 12pts. Armstrong is a veteran in this league but is getting better and better every season he plays.

Knox Raiders import CJ Massingale remains the league leading scorer after another seansational offensive month of baskteball. Massingale recorded a league season best 51 points at 53%, and earned his first Player of the Week Honour in round 16. With a 10pt with only a quarter to play Massingale turned it on in the fourth, scoring 20pts to guide Raiders to a 137-108 victory.

Averaging 28.5pts @ 50%, 8 rebs and 3.2 assists Dallas Jeffree deserves his first recognition on the SEABL Team of the Month.Jeffree has been the teams best performed player all season, and is required to consistently produce high quality games for his team. Dallas produced his excellent form in round 15 averaging 29 points and 8 rebounds as the Pioneers split tough road double against the Bandits and teh Spectres. Mt Gambier recorded their second win for the month in round 17, thanks largely to the efforts of Jeffree. With 27pts @ 56%, 10 rebs, 7ass, 1 stl and 1 blk Jeffree guided the Pioneers to a rewarding 103-80 victory against Nunawading.

One of the major factors behind the AIS 4-2 record in June was the inspirational play from 18 year old Queenslander Brock Motum. His athleticism caused major headaches for opposing coaches as he showed he is a player to watch in the future. Brock averaged 17.5pts @ 58% and 6.8 rebounds and received Player of the Week honours in round 17. Brock was outstanding in the 41 point thrashing of league powerhouse Geelong SUpercats as he finished the game with 29pts @ 71% including 3/3 (100%) from behind the 3 point arc, 9 rebounds and 1 assist. The following day Brock returned home to the AIS and continued his current form with 22 points @ 62%, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, helping the AIS record a 109-105 win over Bendigo.

Kilsyth import Joe Werner has imporved his productivity with every game, and is the lone big man on the Cobras team. Coach Wallace is consistently requiring big minutes, and the month of June was no exception, as Joe recorded a double double in each game. Averaging 22.5 points and 13.8 rebounds per game, he gets the job done week in week out for his coach. His best performance came on June 29 against Ballarat, with 33 points @ 68%, 15 rebounds and 4 assists.

SEABL Men Coach of the Month - JUNE

Australian Institute of Sport Head Coach Marty Clarke earns acknowledgement after a 3-2 record for the month. HIs team remained in fourth position, and consolidated a finals position.

Marty started the month with a disappointing home loss to Southern Districts, but was able to pick his team up for a crucial 2-1 road trip with victories over Mt Gambier and Nunawading. Three games in three days are always tough, and he was able to get enough out of his players on the third game to defeat the Spectres comfortable 116-92. Due to illness CLarke missed the AIS 40point barrage on Geelong in round 17, but was able to use the adrenalin for the game the following night at home to defeat Bendigo 109-105.

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