Notts Nova U18 2008/2009
- Mohamed AHMED
- Ted BROMLEY-HALL
- Chris DENMAN
- Chris DOWNS
- Kallum DUNN
- Zak ELLIS
- James GORDON
- Sheraz HUSSAIN
- Jonathan LAKE
- Matt McANDREW
- Patrick MCONNAN
- Ethan McKEN
- Joe MOLLOY
- Seti SINGLETON-LEO
- Muj SYED
- Adam WINFIELD
Head Coach: Martin Richardson
Asst. Coach: Gary Szabo
End of Season Report
Nova U18s finished the season top of the Midlands Conference league with a record of played 18 games, won 16 and only two losses both away to Shropshire Warriors and City of Birmingham Mets.
The team averaged 78.6 points per game and only conceded an average of 62.1 points per game. That said the season was not an easy one with many games coming down to the last possession of the game. The togetherness and spirit shown by the team and the coaching staff were the main reason we came through in the clutch situations.
A total of 16 palyers registered all of which contributed to the team's success either by performance on match day or commitment to the training regime.
Kallum Dunn was the team's leading scorer with 217 point at 19.7 points per game; he was also the team leading playmaker with 44 assist at 4.0 per game. Kallum also led the team in steals with 54 in total at 4.9 steals per game.
Sheraz Hussain was the team's leading rebounder with 94 rebounds at 9.4 rebounds per game.
Oher notable performers were Joe Molloy with 12.3 points per game and 8.6 rebounds per game and Zak Ellis with 15.4 points per game and 6.4 reboounds per game off the bench.
The team was extremely well supported by friends and parents and this contributed to a vibrant and exciting atmosphere at all games, home or away. Nova U18s finished to of the league and won the first Nova championship in 10 years.
The reward for finishing top of the Midlands Conference was a play-off berth against City of Birmingham. Despite a loud and supportive crowd Nova were unable to overcome their premier league rivals and lost out 56-75.
I would like to thank all the players who worked hard all season and believed and trusted in all offensive and defensive strategies. I would also like to thank to Coach Gary who assisted throughout the season and doing a fantastic job with the players and keeping stats for the season. And finally I would like to thank all the people who have supported the team throughout the season, drums and all!
Martin Richardson
Head Coach
Season in Numbers
19 games played. 16 wins 3 losses.
1493 points scored, average 78.6 points/game.
1180 points conceded, average 62.1 points/game.
Team percentages and averages (based on 12 games statistic)
Field Goals: 50.5 %
3 Points: 19.8%
Free Throws: 46.8%
Rebounds: 37.6/game
Steals: 17.7/game
Turnovers: 18.4/game
Blocks: 1.7/game
Assists: 10.4/game
Fouls committed: 20.3/game
The best and the... Not so good
Scoring:
- 1. K DUNN 217 points 19.7/G
- 2. S HUSSEIN 165 points 16.5/G
- 3. Z ELLIS 139 points 15.4/G
- 4. J MOLLOY 148 points 12.3/G
Rebounding:
- 1. S HUSSEIN 94 reb. 9.4/G
- 2. J MOLLOY 103 reb. 8.6/G
- 3. Z ELLIS 58 reb. 6.4/G
Steals:
- 1. K DUNN 54 4.9/G
- 2. J LAKE 31 3.1/G
- 3. J MOLLOY 35 2.9/G
Turnovers:
- 1. K DUNN 52 4.7/G
- 2. E McKEN 34 2.8/G
- 3. J LAKE 28 2.8/G
Assists:
- 1. K DUNN 44 4.0/G
- 2. J LAKE 18 1.8/G
- 3. Z ELLIS 11 1.2/G
Fouls:
- 1. E McKEN 41 3.4/G
- 2. J MOLLOY 34 2.8/G
- 3. J LAKE 28 2.8/G
Time:
- 1. K DUNN 323 mins 29.3/G
- 2. J MOLLOY 338 mins 28.2/G
- 3. S HUSSEIN 268 mins 26.8/G
League Table
Team |
Void |
|||||||
Notts Nova |
16 |
2 |
0 |
.889 |
1437 |
1104 |
333 |
50 |
City of Birmingham Mets |
14 |
4 |
0 |
.778 |
1526 |
1307 |
219 |
46 |
TeamSpirit Shropshire Warriors |
14 |
4 |
0 |
.778 |
1214 |
1085 |
129 |
46 |
WNC Mansfield Giants |
13 |
5 |
0 |
.722 |
1345 |
1202 |
143 |
44 |
Lynx Cougars Lincoln |
9 |
9 |
0 |
.500 |
1238 |
1220 |
18 |
36 |
City of Birmingham II |
7 |
11 |
0 |
.389 |
1323 |
1367 |
-44 |
32 |
Northants Thunder |
6 |
12 |
0 |
.333 |
1102 |
1303 |
-201 |
30 |
Worcester Wolves |
6 |
12 |
0 |
.333 |
1244 |
1338 |
-94 |
30 |
Ilkeston Outlaws |
4 |
14 |
0 |
.222 |
1220 |
1368 |
-148 |
26 |
Leicester Beauchamp Cannons II |
1 |
17 |
0 |
.056 |
900 |
1255 |
-355 |
17 |
Fixtures 2008/2009
Date & Time |
Home Team |
Result |
Away Team |
|
Venue |
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Oct 18 2008 |
Notts Nova |
73 |
v |
63 |
Ilkeston Outlaws |
Nottingham Wildcats Arena |
|
Oct 25 2008 |
Lynx Cougars Lincoln |
55 |
v |
63 |
Notts Nova |
North Kesteven Sports Centre |
|
Nov 1 2008 |
Notts Nova |
69 |
v |
58 |
WNC Mansfield Giants |
Nottingham Wildcats Arena |
|
Nov 8 2008 |
Worcester Wolves |
59 |
v |
91 |
Notts Nova |
University Of Worcester |
|
Nov 15 2008 |
Notts Nova |
104 |
v |
65 |
City of Birmingham II |
Nottingham Wildcats Arena |
|
Nov 22 2008 |
City of Birmingham Mets |
87 |
v |
83 |
Notts Nova |
Sutton Coldfield College |
|
Dec 6 2008 |
Notts Nova |
88 |
v |
35 |
Northants Thunder |
Nottingham Wildcats Arena |
|
Dec 13 2008 |
TeamSpirit Shropshire Warriors |
64 |
v |
58 |
Notts Nova |
Telford College Of Arts & Technology |
|
Dec 21 2008 |
Leicester Beauchamp Cannons II |
42 |
v |
80 |
Notts Nova |
Beauchamp School & Community College |
|
Jan 17 2009 |
Ilkeston Outlaws |
78 |
v |
113 |
Notts Nova |
Bilborough College Sports Centre |
|
Jan 24 2009 |
Notts Nova |
68 |
v |
67 |
Lynx Cougars Lincoln |
Nottingham Wildcats Arena |
|
Jan 31 2009 |
WNC Mansfield Giants |
72 |
v |
73 |
Notts Nova |
Oaktree Leisure Centre |
|
Feb 7 2009 |
Notts Nova |
95 |
v |
83 |
Worcester Wolves |
Nottingham Wildcats Arena |
|
Feb 15 2009 |
City of Birmingham II |
75 |
v |
80 |
Notts Nova |
Nechells Community Sports Centre |
|
Feb 21 2009 |
Notts Nova |
83 |
v |
77 |
City of Birmingham Mets |
Nottingham Wildcats Arena |
|
Feb 28 2009 |
Northants Thunder |
59 |
v |
109 |
Notts Nova |
Northants Basketball Centre |
|
Mar 7 2009 |
Notts Nova |
87 |
v |
65 |
TeamSpirit Shropshire Warriors |
Nottingham Wildcats Arena |
|
Mar 14 2009 |
Notts Nova |
20 |
v |
0 |
Leicester Beauchamp Cannons II |
Mapperley Sports Village |