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West Australian
19-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Giants sitting third after road victories
Goldfields Giants' big-four of Shaun Stewart, De'Sean Parsons, Joshua Duach, and Michael Jok are powering the squad's finals bid in the men's NBL1 West that produced a two-game road sweep in Perth at the weekend. Following back-to-back defeats on their home court, the Giants bounced back strongly — initially on Saturday with an 81-70 triumph over Willetton Tigers, who had won five of their previous seven games. It was backed-up on Sunday in an 86-80 result against Cockburn Cougars, which has put them in outright third place with a 6-2 win-loss record. Across the two games, the Giants' four prime movers combined for 143 points and 58 rebounds. Ahead of this Saturday's home clash against Lakeside, the Giants are third with a game in hand over Joondalup and Mandurah — also with six wins. 'They (Stewart, Parsons, Duach and Jok) are key to our hopes and chances of winning a championship, that's for sure,' coach Lennon Smartt said. 'They're versatile and have a unique ability to provide us with firepower in so many different ways, at different stages of games and under various circumstances. 'But we also have great players around them, including Leigh Rickwood-Pitt who is fighting an injury and is nowhere near close to what his ceiling is in this league. 'He is someone, to me, who can be leading the country, or at least the NBL1 West, in rebounds. 'He'll get there, in terms of overcoming his injury, and we have various other talented role players. 'It's a really good mix.' Smartt said two wins on the road helped offset what he viewed as winnable games at home that went begging in each of the previous two outings. 'It was very disappointing how we'd played at home — mostly on the defensive end,' he said. 'Defence had been a problem so it was very pleasing to hold opposition teams (last weekend) to 70 and 80 (points) on the road and take very clear steps forward in that area. 'Now we come back (to Kalgoorlie-Boulder) ready to keep it going.' Ladder: Senators (9-0); Flames (8-1); Giants (6-2); Wolves (6-3); Magic (6-3); Buccaneers (5-3); Tigers (5-3); Suns (4-5); Hawks (3-5); Redbacks (3-6); Eagles (2-5); Lightning (2-7); Cougars (1-8); Slammers (0-9).
West Australian
14-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Giants sign highly touted international guard
Goldfields Giants' push for a maiden playoffs berth this year in the women's NBL1 West division was boosted last weekend with the acquisition of Filipino guard Hazelle Yam. The 27-year-old, from Quezon City, joins a squad that sits in ninth position, with a 2-4 win-loss record. 'Yam, renowned for her speed and playmaking abilities, brings a wealth of experience from both collegiate and international basketball arenas,' the club said in a statement. 'A stand-out at Ateneo de Manila University, Yam was celebrated for her lightning-quick drives and leadership on the court. 'Her transition to international play saw her represent the Philippines in the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series, where she showcased her skills against top-tier global competition. 'Yam's addition is expected to bolster the Giants' back court — her versatility and experience are anticipated to be pivotal as the team aims to improve on previous season performances.' Goldfields currently sit two games outside the top-eight.
West Australian
25-04-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Giants keen for success on the road this weekend
Goldfields Giants' first road trip of the 2025 NBL1 West season occurs this weekend, beginning on Saturday night against Lakeside Lightning. Goldfields' men are seeking a third consecutive win — a record that has paved the way for top spot on the ladder. Lakeside are 12th with one win through their opening four matches. The final leg of the two-game series will be played on Sunday against seventh-placed Perth Redbacks. Goldfields' women's team make the trip with renewed confidence after they trounced South West Slammers on April 12 for their first win. The Giants resume from last weekend's Easter bye in eighth place. Following this weekend's trip, the Giants are at home for each of the next two weekends — against Rockingham on May 3 and Mandurah on May 10.
