Wildcats Trio in the Spotlight for NBL Awards Night
Big news in the NBL world—three Perth Wildcats stars have been nominated for some of the league’s most prestigious awards! Bryce Cotton, Ben Henshall, and Izan Almansa are all in the running for top honors at Monday night’s NBL Awards, and there’s plenty of buzz around these nominations.
Let’s start with Bryce Cotton—what more can we say about this guy? He’s already a four-time NBL MVP, and now he’s the front-runner to win his fifth Andrew Gaze Trophy. If he pulls it off, he’ll be just one win away from tying the legendary Andrew Gaze himself! Cotton has been absolutely dominant this season, leading the league with an insane 27.7 points per game . And let’s not forget his jaw-dropping 59-point game against the New Zealand Breakers in December—a record-breaking performance that left fans in awe. Despite missing a month due to injury, he’s bounced back in incredible form, proving once again why he’s one of the best to ever play in the NBL.
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Then there’s Ben Henshall , the rising star who’s making waves in the league. At just 20 years old, he’s been nominated for two major awards —the Next Generation Award and the Most Improved Player . Henshall has taken full advantage of his expanded role this season, becoming a regular starter for the Wildcats and putting up solid numbers: 10 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game . His performances have even put him on the radar for the NBA Draft , making this season a huge stepping stone in his career.
And let’s not forget about Izan Almansa , another young talent who’s been making a name for himself in his debut NBL season . The Spanish Next Star has been a key contributor for the Wildcats, averaging 7.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game . He’s also in the running for the Next Generation Award , proving that Perth has one of the strongest young cores in the league.
The excitement is building for the Andrew Gaze MVP Awards Night , which will be broadcast live on Kayo and the NBL website from 4:30 PM WST on Monday . It’s going to be a massive event, with more awards up for grabs, including Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and the Fan’s MVP .
Will Bryce Cotton add another MVP trophy to his collection? Can Henshall or Almansa take home the Next Generation Award? We’ll find out soon enough—but one thing is clear, the Perth Wildcats are making their mark on the NBL like never before!
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