Despite scoring 42 points @63%, 5 rebounds and 1 ass in a losing effort, Nathan Herbert receives his second Player of the week recognition this season. Even though his team lost 131-150 to Southern Districts, Nathan was a dominant player for his team. Herbert scored 18pts in the second term, including four three pointers to have his team in striking distance at the half. Herbert scored another 16pts in the second half but the Spartans had too many offensive weapons and ran out winners.

Nathan also produced 24points @ 53%, 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in the Supercats 113-105 victory against Nunawading on Friday night. Herbert was a consistent performer at both ends of the court.

The Geelong Supercats youngster has been a standout performer all season, showing the experience gained from playing with the South Dragons in the past NBL season.
Other notable performances were;

* CJ Massingale continues to lead the league in scoring, recording 36pts, 10rebs and 2ass in the Raiders 99-96 victory against NW Tasmania. Massingale averaged 27.5pts, 8rebs and 3.5ass for the weekend.

* Andrew Rice helped Albury/Wodonga to their first victory this season with 25pts @45%, 15rebs, 2ass and 3blks against Canberra. Rice had another 21pts @33%, 11rebs and 3ass on Sunday at Mt Gambier.

* Jamal Brown continues to have a career best season with the Ballarat Miners, averaging 30pts, 13.5rebs and 1.5ass in the Nations Capital this weekend. Brown taught the AIS youngsters a lesson on Saturday night with 36pts @67%, 19rebs, 2ass, 3stls and 1blk.

* Frankston Blues David Gruber recorded 32pts @65%, 16rebs and 4ass, to remain a favourite for the end of season Most Valuable Player Award.

* Adam Gibson recorded 31pts @75%, 8rebs, 6ass and 3stls to help Southern Districts record their fourth straight victory and move into fourth position on the tight East Men ladder.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Week 1 Chris Goulding (Southern Districts)
Week 2 Jamal Brown (Ballarat)
Week 3 Rob Kampman (Frankston)
Week 4 Nathan Herbert (Geelong)
Week 5 Ricky Henderson (Ballarat)
Week 6 Sam Armstrong (NW Tasmania)
Week 7 David Gruber (Frankston)