It's do or die for our Youth League Men divisions this weekend. Let's take a look at how each team faired the last time they met:
VYCM
Melbourne vs Diamond Valley
In week 2 of the Youth Championship Men, we see Melbourne host the Diamond Valleys Eagles for the second time this year. It was Melbourne back in Round 9 who took down the Eagles by 24 points. Both groups are on a hot streak but only one can go on!
Date/Venue: 5th August at MSAC 7pm
Last time they met: Melbourne (82) Defeated Diamond Valley (58)
|
Melbourne |
Team Stats |
Diamond Valley |
|
45.9% |
< FG % |
36.6% |
|
40.9% |
< 3pt % |
29.6% |
|
71.4% |
< FT % |
25% |
|
44 |
< REB |
40 |
|
18 |
< AST |
11 |
|
8 |
< STL |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
Mason Gaze |
Key Players |
Daniel Poelsma |
|
14 |
< PTS |
11 |
|
11 |
< REB |
3 |
|
5 |
< AST |
2 |
Kilsyth vs Ringwood
An elimination final with the winner progressing to the grand final it is Kilsyth who will host Ringwood. It will be the third time they’ve come up against one another with Kilsyth taking out both meetings. Keep an eye out for Harrison Sealey!
Date/Venue: 5th August at Kilsyth Basketball Stadium 7pm
Last time they met: Kilsyth (77) defeated Ringwood (51)
|
Kilsyth |
Team Stats |
Ringwood |
|
40.5% |
< FG % |
30.2% |
|
34.6% |
< 3pt % |
20% |
|
40% |
FT % > |
60% |
|
62 |
< REB |
36 |
|
20 |
< AST |
9 |
|
7 |
STL > |
10 |
|
|
|
|
|
Ben Bara |
Key Players |
Bayley Rough |
|
16 |
< PTS |
11 |
|
10 |
< REB |
5 |
|
5 |
< AST |
1 |
YL1M
Wyndham vs Keysborough
After a week off Wyndham will now host Keysborough with the chance to advance to the Grand Final. Back in Round 16, it was Wyndham who took the W in a massive scoring performance.
Date/Venue: 6th August at Eagle Stadium 1pm
Last time they met: Wyndham (116) defeated Keysborough (86)
|
Wyndham |
Team Stats |
Keysborough |
|
60.3% |
< FG % |
38.2% |
|
48.3% |
< 3pt % |
25% |
|
66.7% |
FT % > |
78.6% |
|
41 |
REB > |
49 |
|
18 |
< AST |
14 |
|
11 |
STL |
11 |
|
|
|
|
|
Lyzel Mataika |
Key Players |
Murray Myers |
|
20 |
< PTS |
16 |
|
5 |
REB > |
6 |
|
1 |
AST |
1 |
Hume vs Geelong United
In week 2 of the finals, we see Hume for the first time this postseason host Geelong United in a do-or-die clash with the winner advancing to the Grand Final. This will be the third time they’ve come across one another with the series split 1 game apiece.
Date/Venue: 6th August at Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium 1pm
Last time they met: Geelong United (98) defeated Hume (95)
|
Hume |
Team Stats |
Geelong United |
|
43.4% |
FG % > |
44.2% |
|
41.4% |
< 3pt % |
21% |
|
73.9% |
< FT % |
61.8% |
|
50 |
< REB |
43 |
|
17 |
< AST |
26 |
|
8 |
STL > |
11 |
|
|
|
|
|
Sam O’Toole |
Key Players |
Marach Marach |
|
28 |
< PTS |
24 |
|
8 |
REB > |
10 |
|
1 |
BLK |
1 |
YL2M
Mornington vs Sunbury
Just the second time these two will come across one another, now in an elimination final to progress to the Grand Final. A great matchup with some powerhouse scorers and game-defining athletes.
Date/Venue: 5th August at Mornington Basketball Stadium 7pm
Last time they met: Sunbury (83) defeated Mornington (72)
|
Mornington |
Team Stats |
Sunbury |
|
32.2% |
FG % > |
42% |
|
25% |
3pt % > |
30% |
|
61.5% |
< FT % |
0% |
|
58 |
< REB |
57 |
|
10 |
AST > |
17 |
|
7 |
STL > |
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
Kye Taylor |
Key Players |
Daniel Salvatore |
|
13 |
PTS > |
20 |
|
18 |
< REB |
12 |
|
2 |
< AST |
1 |
Whittlesea vs Melbourne University
A big clash in Youth Two Men with Whittlesea hosting Melbourne University. First year in the league and Melbourne University are already closer than ever to making the Grand Final. Can they do it in year 1?
Date/Venue: 6th August at Mill Park Basketball Stadium 1pm
Last time they met: Melbourne University (107) defeated Whittlesea (79)
|
Whittlesea |
Team Stats |
Melbourne University |
|
35.7% |
FG % > |
45.8% |
|
22.6% |
3pt % > |
44.4% |
|
66.7% |
FT % > |
74.4% |
|
45 |
REB > |
54 |
|
12 |
AST > |
15 |
|
10 |
STL |
10 |
|
|
|
|
|
Max D’Amato |
Key Players |
Joshua McNally |
|
22 |
PTS > |
24 |
|
10 |
< REB |
3 |
|
3 |
AST > |
4 |
