Australia finishes scrimmages with blistering form, knocking off the USA 101-89
(31981)Australia has taken its biggest scalp in the offseason, winning its third and final scrimmage against the reigning world champions. The Aussies opened up the first term with a 31pt quarter, led by Jikke Santegoeds. Jikke thrived from the space his team gave him from the isolation offense. Kewell fed him all night with good ball, giving the opposition little option but to foul.
OTT9s stat of the night was Jikkes 3-3 3pters, showing his diversity in offense. His 5 dimes also showed his selflessness side, repaying those who fed him well all night long by playing the offense well.
MVPs (scrimmage)
3- Jikke Santegoeds (29pts, 8 rebs, 5 ass, 3-3 3pters)
2- Hamburger (21pts, 3 reb, 4 ass, 2stls)
1- Zidarevic (12pts, 5-10 FG%, 3 reb, 3 ass) His defensive work was also admirable with his opponent 0-5 FG.