Anon
Last year
The South East Melbourne Phoenix have finished their search for a new head coach, and have named former NBL Coach of the Year Mike Kelly as their new figurehead.
Luuuc
Last year
I'm not super-inspired by the choice, but time will tell I guess.
Best of luck to Mike.
Zodiac
Last year
Might not be the big ex-NBA name the NBL were hyping but Kelly's a former NBL COTY and a definite upgrade on Mitchell.
Dunkman
Last year
Yep, not sure about this but best of luck to him. SEM first two coaches now both ex United assistant coaches.
AngusH
Last year
He did pretty well with a solid crop of imports at Cairns, I think he'll be fine at SEM.
Ballman
Last year
Sad to see him go , but in a sense the 2 years he was here at the Cats they played some of the worst basketball in many years - finishing with a poorer record this year than last.
Maybe more to do with roster or head coach but wish him well either way.
Crackers65
Last year
Good luck to Kelly. One of the good guys of the nbl. Interested to see how he goes as head coach of a bigger budget team than Cairns. Imports will be important for him.
TaipansTragic
Last year
Keen to see how Kelly goes with SEM. I think he will be alright, better than what most think he will do. Did a decent job in Cairns, and now with a bigger budget, will be interesting to see what roster he can put together. Could we see a Cam Oliver back in the NBL???
Jimmyhooper15
Last year
Travers definitely in the mix to follow him at Phoenix
Zodiac
Last year
Not sure that's a good idea if that is what Travers is intending to do. I'm sure the Cavs would prefer that but his chances of making their team are virtually nil. By the time SL finishes most teams would've signed their quota of locals and just keeping money inside for imports. He would likely end up having to settle for a lot less money and take a back up role on a team willing to have him.
Strike whilst the iron's hot young fella.
LV
Last year
Thought Kelly did alright in the low budget, low expectations environment at Cairns
Very different situation at SEM. Agree likely improvement on Mitchell
orbit
Last year
Thought he deserved atleast one more year in Cairns but you can't deny Forde has been a rock solid pickup.
Should be better second time round as most are in any industry. U can't teach experience.
Good luck to a great guy!!
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