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

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



Scoring:

1. 1.       K DUNN                       217 points                             19.7/G
2. 2.       S HUSSEIN                   165 points                             16.5/G
3. 3.       Z ELLIS                         139 points                             15.4/G
4. 4.       J MOLLOY                   148 points                             12.3/G

Rebounding:

1. 1.       S HUSSEIN                   94 reb.                                    9.4/G
2. 2.       J MOLLOY                   103 reb.                                  8.6/G
3. 3.       Z ELLIS                         58 reb.                                    6.4/G

Steals:

1. 1.       K DUNN                        54                                           4.9/G
2. 2.       J LAKE                          31                                           3.1/G
3. 3.       J MOLLOY                    35                                            2.9/G

Turnovers:

1. 1.       K DUNN                        52                                           4.7/G
2. 2.       E McKEN                      34                                           2.8/G
3. 3.       J LAKE                          28                                           2.8/G

Assists:

1. 1.       K DUNN                        44                                           4.0/G
2. 2.       J LAKE                          18                                           1.8/G
3. 3.       Z ELLIS                         11                                            1.2/G

Fouls:

1. 1.       E McKEN                      41                                           3.4/G
2. 2.       J MOLLOY                    34                                           2.8/G
3. 3.       J LAKE                          28                                           2.8/G

Time:

1. 1.       K DUNN                       323 mins                               29.3/G
2. 2.       J MOLLOY                   338 mins                               28.2/G
3. 3.       S HUSSEIN                  268 mins                               26.8/G