2019–20 Melbourne United season
2019–20 Melbourne United season | |
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Head coach | ![]() |
Captain | ![]() |
Arena | Melbourne Arena |
NBL results | |
Record | 15–13 (53.6%) |
Ladder | 4th |
Finals finish | Semifinalist (lost to Kings 1–2) |
Stats at NBL.com.au | |
Player records | |
Points | ![]() 19.4 |
Rebounds | ![]() 9.4 |
Assists | ![]() 4.5 |
Efficiency | ![]() 71% |
All statistics correct as of 21 April 2020. | |
The 2019–20 NBL season was the 37th season for Melbourne United in the NBL, and the 6th under the banner of Melbourne United.
Roster
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Depth chart
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C | Shawn Long | Jo Lual-Acuil | Alex Pledger | ||
PF | David Barlow | Tohi Smith-Milner | Jack Purchase | ||
SF | Mitch McCarron | Dillon Stith | Casey Prather | ||
SG | Chris Goulding | Sam McDaniel | |||
PG | Melo Trimble | Shea Ili | Sam Short |
Game log
Ladder
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Preseason
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Pre-Season: 4–2 (Home: 4–2; Road: 0–0)
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NBL Blitz: 1–1 (Home: 0–0; Road: 1–1)
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Pre-Season: 1–1 (Home: 0–1; Road: 1–0)
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NBLxNBA: 0–2 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–2)
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Ladder
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Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | Last 5 | Streak | Home | Away | PF | PA | PP | |
1 | Sydney Kings | 28 | 20 | 8 | 71.43% | 4–1 | W2 | 12–2 | 8–6 | 2642 | 2472 | 106.88% |
2 | Perth Wildcats | 28 | 19 | 9 | 67.86% | 4–1 | W3 | 11–3 | 8–6 | 2529 | 2409 | 104.98% |
3 | Cairns Taipans | 28 | 16 | 12 | 57.14% | 3–2 | L2 | 11–3 | 5–9 | 2587 | 2547 | 101.57% |
4 | Melbourne United | 28 | 15 | 13 | 53.57% | 4–1 | W3 | 9–5 | 6–8 | 2638 | 2560 | 103.05% |
5 | Brisbane Bullets | 28 | 15 | 13 | 53.57% | 3–2 | W1 | 10–4 | 5–9 | 2607 | 2557 | 101.96% |
6 | New Zealand Breakers | 28 | 15 | 13 | 53.57% | 4–1 | W4 | 9–5 | 6–8 | 2514 | 2468 | 101.86% |
7 | Adelaide 36ers | 28 | 12 | 16 | 42.86% | 1–4 | L2 | 8–6 | 4–10 | 2654 | 2768 | 95.88% |
8 | S.E. Melbourne Phoenix | 28 | 9 | 19 | 32.14% | 0–5 | L8 | 6–8 | 3–11 | 2671 | 2761 | 96.74% |
9 | Illawarra Hawks | 28 | 5 | 23 | 17.86% | 0–5 | L10 | 3–11 | 2–12 | 2354 | 2654 | 88.70% |
Updated to match(es) played on 16 February 2020. Source: NBL.com.au
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top four.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
2019–20 NBL season
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Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Adelaide 36ers | – | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Brisbane Bullets | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Cairns Taipans | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Illawarra Hawks | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Melbourne United | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
New Zealand Breakers | – | – | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
Perth Wildcats | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
S.E. Melbourne Phoenix | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Sydney Kings | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Regular season
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October: 1–4 (Home: 1–2; Road: 0–2)
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November: 6–1 (Home: 4–0; Road: 2–1)
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December: 3–4 (Home: 1–3; Road: 2–1)
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January: 2–3 (Home: 1–0; Road: 1–3)
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February: 3–1 (Home: 2–0; Road: 1–1)
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Postseason
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Semifinals: 1–2 (Home: 1–0; Road: 0–2)
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Transactions
Re-signed
Player | Signed |
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David Barlow[1] | 29 April |
Alex Pledger[2] | 30 April |
Tohi Smith-Milner[3] | 7 May |
Additions
Player | Signed | Former team |
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Melo Trimble[4] | 26 April | Cairns Taipans |
Shawn Long[5] | 30 May | New Zealand Breakers |
Shea Ili[6] | 20 June | New Zealand Breakers |
Casey Prather[7] | 17 July | Promitheas Patras |
Jack Purchase[8] | 9 August | Melbourne Tigers (NBL1) |
Jo Lual-Acuil[9] | 20 August | Hapoel Galil Elyon |
Dillon Stith[10] | 15 December | Belfast Star |
Stanton Kidd[11] | 20 December | Utah Jazz |
Subtractions
Player | Reason left | New team |
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Dan Trist[12] | Released | South East Melbourne Phoenix |
Casper Ware[13] | Free agent | Sydney Kings |
Craig Moller[14] | Free agent | Sydney Kings |
Josh Boone[15] | Free agent | Illawarra Hawks |
Casey Prather[16] | Released | Hapoel Eilat |
Awards
Player of the Week
- Round 4, Shawn Long
- Round 20, Chris Goulding
Melbourne United Awards
- Most Valuable Player: Shawn Long[17]
- Best Defensive Player: Shea Ili[18]
- Coaches Award: Shea Ili & Mitch McCarron[19]
See also
References
- ^ "David Barlow is back!". melbourneutd.com.au. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Alex Pledger stands United!". melbourneutd.com.au. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Tohi Smith-Milner is UNITED!". melbourneutd.com.au. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Melbourne Sign Melo". melbourneutd.com.au. 26 April 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Shawn Long Stands United". melbourneutd.com.au. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Shea Ili Stands United". melbourneutd.com.au. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Casey Prather Stands United". melbourneutd.com.au. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Melbourne United adds Jack Purchase as development player". melbourneutd.com.au. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Melbourne United signs Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. to complete roster". 20 August 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Casey Prather hamstring injury update". 15 December 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Stanton Kidd joins Melbourne United". 20 December 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "South East Melbourne Lock Down Dan Trist". semphoenix.com.au. 4 April 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Club Statement: Casper Ware Jr". melbourneutd.com.au. 11 April 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Club Statement: Craig Moller". melbourneutd.com.au. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Thank you Josh Boone". melbourneutd.com.au. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Melbourne United and Casey Prather part ways". melbourneutd.com.au. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "NBL20 Club MVP!". facebook.com. 18 March 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "NBL20 Club Defensive Player of the Year!". facebook.com. 18 March 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Club Players of the Year!". facebook.com. 18 March 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
External links
- Official Website