NBL27 Off-Season Weekly Wrap | 3 June
Elijah Pepper delivered one of the standout performances of the week taking on former Wildcats Corey and Tai Webster and the Manawatu Jets in the NZNBL
He went big scoring a league wide season-high 45 points to lead the Wellington Saints to victory, beating the previous record of 43 points, also set by him.
Pepper added two rebounds, three assists and three steals in a complete offensive showcase as the Saints secured the win.
Jo Lual-Acuil Jr helped guide Al Ahly Ly to the final stages of the Basketball Africa League, finishing with nine points, eight rebounds and a block in their Semi Final matchup against Petro de Luanda.
While Al Ahly Ly fell short of a place in the championship game, Acuil's strong tournament was recognised with selection in the All-BAL Second Team.
David Okwera produced an impressive all-round performance for East Perth in NBL1 West action, recording 24 points, nine rebounds, three assists and a block in a win over the Perth Redbacks.
Cam Huefner continued his strong NBL1 campaign with the Perry Lakes Hawks, posting 23 points, eight rebounds and two assists against the Eastern Suns.
Over in Puerto Rico, Kristian Doolittle remained a key contributor for Osos de Manatí, taking on his two former BSNPR teams in Vaqueros de Bayamon and the Gigantes de Carolina.
The Wildcats forward recorded 25 points, a season high 14 rebounds and five assists against the team he won two championships for, before adding 14 points, six rebounds and two assists against the Gigantes de Carolina yesterday.
David Duke Jr wrapped up his season with Basquet Manresa in Spain's Liga ACB, contributing five points, three rebounds and an assist in a victory over Real Madrid.
The win marked Duke Jr's final appearance for Manresa as their season wraps up, concluding a strong campaign in one of Europe's premier competitions.
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