ElGusto
Two years ago

How does an older player crack an NBL1 squad

I've been playing ball for a while now (ever since juniors and seniors) and was wondering how players get into the NBL1 scene. Especially those who did not make the team during juniors or under 21s. I envision myself playing in this league but am finding it difficult to contact clubs as head coach or assistant coach contact details are unavailable.

I'd even be happy being a training player for an NBL1 squad. Just to gain insight and additional experience. Does anyone know if any NBL1 central or south teams offer training player spots?

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Dunkman
Two years ago

Try clubs with the least amount of money, others on here might be able to help you with that, if you're any good you’ll be a chance.

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LHY
Two years ago

How old are you now??

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ElGusto
Two years ago

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ElGusto
Two years ago

cheers for the response

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The Big Duke
Two years ago

Hit up the Mavs, if they don't give you an opportunity there I would say you're a fair way off the standard. Otherwise there are usually open trainings in summer at most clubs just have to ask around

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furballer
Two years ago

My guess is if you were in front of Club's eyes previously and not picked up by now you're probably not to standard.
Not difficult to present yourself at open trainings that some Clubs hold prior to season kick-off if you think you're worthy!

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Yup
Two years ago

pretty easy to get a try out with a VBL team or whatever its called now

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Esky68
Two years ago

Don't know about other states, but SA clubs tend to be very political and cliquey so the whole standard thing may not apply to everyone.

I've seen a few hidden gems in high-level local leagues like SAABL and Ball above all that can easily be a rotational guy on a bad NBL1 team but simply aren't recognized/don't even want to play NBL1.

It's more about who you know in SA, but if you're actually absurdly good then that also helps too

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Double Dribble
Two years ago

It's far less political than it seems.

There's a points cap in NBL1. Club juniors have a much lower point rating. So you might be a good men's player and you may very well be better than player #9 to #15 on a roster but if they are club juniors with a lower point rating it's irrelevant as you're not competing against them, you're competing against others much further up the rotation.

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Anon
Two years ago

No points cap in South

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Esky68
Two years ago

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That seems fair. Although I feel like this point system is setting the ceiling high but the floor very low.

A lot of juniors currently on NBL1 rosters are just not very good/have potential but are nowhere near ready. In terms of quality standpoint, makes it very difficult for clubs to recruit for the best quality team (like NBL1 south).

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Red ‘n’ blue
Two years ago

You have asked this question previously.i suggest strongly that you are obviously not upto s5andard

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