2022–23 Cairns Taipans season
2022–23 Cairns Taipans season | |
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Head coach | ![]() |
Captain | ![]() |
Arena | Cairns Convention Centre |
NBL results | |
Record | 18–10 (64.3%) |
Ladder | 3rd |
Finals finish | Semifinalist (lost to Kings 1–2) |
Stats at NBL.com.au | |
Player records | |
Points | ![]() 17.6 |
Rebounds | ![]() 9.3 |
Assists | ![]() 5.4 |
All statistics correct as of 19 February 2023. | |
The 2022–23 Cairns Taipans season was the 24th season of the franchise in the National Basketball League (NBL).
Roster
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Standings
Ladder
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Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | Last 5 | Streak | Home | Away | PF | PA | PP | |
1 | Sydney Kings | 28 | 19 | 9 | 67.86% | 2–3 | L2 | 10–4 | 9–5 | 2679 | 2468 | 108.55% |
2 | New Zealand Breakers | 28 | 18 | 10 | 64.29% | 5–0 | W5 | 7–7 | 11–3 | 2423 | 2246 | 107.88% |
3 | Cairns Taipans | 28 | 18 | 10 | 64.29% | 2–3 | W1 | 8–6 | 10–4 | 2455 | 2376 | 103.32% |
4 | Tasmania JackJumpers | 28 | 16 | 12 | 57.14% | 3–2 | W2 | 7–7 | 9–5 | 2385 | 2305 | 103.47% |
5 | S.E. Melbourne Phoenix | 28 | 15 | 13 | 53.57% | 3–2 | L1 | 11–3 | 4–10 | 2553 | 2512 | 101.63% |
6 | Perth Wildcats | 28 | 15 | 13 | 53.57% | 2–3 | W1 | 9–5 | 6–8 | 2580 | 2568 | 100.47% |
7 | Melbourne United | 28 | 15 | 13 | 53.57% | 4–1 | W1 | 8–6 | 7–7 | 2434 | 2424 | 100.41% |
8 | Adelaide 36ers | 28 | 13 | 15 | 46.43% | 2–3 | L1 | 8–6 | 5–9 | 2546 | 2597 | 98.04% |
9 | Brisbane Bullets | 28 | 8 | 20 | 28.57% | 2–3 | L3 | 4–10 | 4–10 | 2365 | 2600 | 90.96% |
10 | Illawarra Hawks | 28 | 3 | 25 | 10.71% | 1–4 | L4 | 2–12 | 1–13 | 2261 | 2585 | 87.47% |
Updated to match(es) played on 5 February 2023. Source: NBL.com.au
The NBL tie-breaker system as outlined in the NBL Rules and Regulations states that in the case of an identical win–loss record, the overall points percentage will determine order of seeding.
Ladder progression
Leader and qualification to semifinals | |
Qualification to semifinals | |
Qualification to play-in games | |
Last place |
Team ╲ Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
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Adelaide 36ers | — | — | 7 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Brisbane Bullets | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Cairns Taipans | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Illawarra Hawks | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Melbourne United | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
New Zealand Breakers | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Perth Wildcats | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
S.E. Melbourne Phoenix | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Sydney Kings | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Tasmania JackJumpers | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Updated to match(es) played on 5 February 2023. Source: NBL.com.au
Game log
NBL Blitz
2022 NBL Blitz game log Total: 0–3 (home: 0–1; road: 0–2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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September: 0–3 (Home: 0–1; Road: 0–2)
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Regular season
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October: 4–3 (Home: 0–2; Road: 4–1)
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November: 3–1 (Home: 2–1; Road: 1–0)
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December: 4–3 (Home: 3–1; Road: 1–2)
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January: 6–3 (Home: 3–2; Road: 3–1)
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February: 1–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 1–0)
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2022–23 season schedule |
Postseason
2023 finals game log Total: 2–3 (home: 2–1; road: 0–2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Seeding qualifier: 0–1 (Home: 0–1; Road: 0–0)
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Play-in game: 1–0 (Home: 1–0; Road: 0–0)
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Semifinals: 1–2 (Home: 1–0; Road: 0–2)
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2022–23 season schedule |
Transactions
Re-signed
Player | Signed |
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Bul Kuol[1] | 16 May |
Keanu Pinder[2] | |
Tahjere McCall[3] | 31 May |
Ben Ayre[4] | 21 July |
Additions
Player | Signed | Former team |
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Sam Waardenburg[5] | 9 June | Miami Hurricanes |
Jonah Antonio[6] | 15 June | Nova Hut Ostrava |
Lat Mayen[7] | 30 June | Cairns Marlins |
D.J. Hogg[8] | 12 July | Cholet Basket |
Shannon Scott[9] | 12 August | Brose Bamberg |
Joshua Davey[10] | 30 August | Lakeside Lightning |
Gabe Hadley[11] | Geelong Supercats |
Subtractions
Player | Reason left | New team |
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Marshall Nelson[12] | Released | Rockingham Flames |
Scott Machado[13] | Free agent | Hapoel Eilat |
Kouat Noi[14] | Mutual option | Sydney Kings |
Nathan Jawai[15] | Free agent | Darwin Salties |
Jordan Ngatai[16] | Free agent | Wellington Saints |
Jarrod Kenny[17] | Free agent | Hawke's Bay Hawks |
Awards
Club awards
- Club MVP: D. J. Hogg[18]
- Defensive Player: Tahjere McCall
- Players’ Player: Shannon Scott
- Commitment to Community: Adam Forde
- Members’ Choice MVP: D. J. Hogg
- Coaches Award: Ben Ayre
See also
References
- ^ "Taipans Retain Award Winning Duo". NBL.com.au | NBL. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "Taipans retain both league award winners". Taipans.com. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "Taipans re-sign Tahjere McCall". Taipans.com. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ "Taipans Sign Ben Ayre to Two-Year Deal". NBL.com.au. 21 July 2022. Archived from the original on 21 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ "Taipans secure Sam Waardenburg". Taipans.com. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ^ "Jonah Antonio commits to Cairns". Taipans.com. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ "Lat Mayen Signs in Cairns". NBL.com.au | NBL. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Taipans add DJ Hogg to the mix". Taipans.com. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Taipans Complete Roster with Experienced Point Guard". NBL.com.au | NBL. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "Taipans Add Davey as DP". NBL.com.au | NBL. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Davey added as development player". Taipans.com. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Flames look to go one step further with Jervis and Nelson signings". NBL1.com.au. 30 November 2021. Archived from the original on 30 December 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ^ "Machado Confirms Taipans Departure". NBL.com.au | NBL. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Kouat Noi signs on for two years with the Sydney Kings". SydneyKings.com. 6 June 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ "Nate Jawai to Depart Taipans". NBL.com.au | NBL. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
- ^ "Jordan Ngatai signs with The Wellington Saints". saints.co.nz. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ^ "Kenny Commits to Championship Success". hawks.org.nz. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ^ @cairnstaipans (3 March 2023). "Congratulations Most Valuable Player Award winner, DJ Hogg! 🏆". Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via Instagram.
External links
- Official Website