2020–21 Brisbane Bullets season
| 2020–21 Brisbane Bullets season | |
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| Head coach |  Andrej Lemanis |
| Captain | Jason Cadee |
| Arena | Nissan Arena |
| NBL results | |
| Record | 18–18 (50%) |
| Ladder | 6th |
| Finals finish | Did not qualify |
Stats at NBL.com.au | |
| Cup results | |
| Record | 5–3 (62.5%) |
| Ladder | 3rd |
| Cup finish | Third place |
The 2020–21 NBL season was the 35th season for the Brisbane Bullets in the NBL, and the 5th since their return to the league.
Squad[edit]
Signings[edit]
- The Bullets retained Nathan Sobey, Jason Cadee, Matt Hodgson, Cameron Gliddon and Tyrell Harrison who had all signed multiple season contracts that covered the 2020–21 season.[1]
- On 19 February 2020, following rumours that he was bound for the NBA, Will Magnay announced that he had re-signed with the Bullets on a two-year deal.[2]
- On 2 May 2020, Hodgson announced that he had decided to opt out of his contract under the Australian Basketball Players' Association agreement which was designed to protect players during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
- After exploring his options, on 20 May 2020 Hodgson announced that he would return to the Bullets.[4]
- On 17 June 2020, the Bullets released Gliddon from the last year of his contract.[5]
- On 15 July 2020, the Bullets signed Anthony Drmic on a two-year plus option deal. He previously played for the Adelaide 36ers.[6]
- On 16 July 2020, Tanner Krebs signed his first professional contract with the Bullets on a two-year deal.[7]
- On 17 July 2020, Harry Froling, another former 36er, signed a one-year plus option deal with the Bullets.[8]
- On 20 July 2020, youngster Tamuri Wigness signed his first professional contract with the Bullets on a two-year deal.[9]
- On 13 October 2020, development player Callum Dalton re-signed with the club for his fourth season with the Bullets.[10]
- On 28 November 2020, Magnay was released by the club after he was signed by the New Orleans Pelicans on a two-way deal.[11]
- On 4 December 2020, the Bullets signed their second import Vic Law.[12]
- On 17 March 2021, the Bullets released Johnson and signed former Bullet Lamar Patterson as his replacement.[13] As Patterson was injured, Jamaal Robateu was signed as an injury replacement player.
- On 19 April 2021, the Bullets signed B. J. Johnson to replace Law after he was ruled out of the remainder of the season due to injury.[14][15]
Roster[edit]
Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.
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Pre-season[edit]
To launch their season after the delayed start, the Bullets will first face the Adelaide 36ers.[16]
Ladder[edit]
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Game log[edit]
| 2020 pre-season game log Total: 2–2 (Home: 2–0; Road: 0–2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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November: 0–2 (home: 0–0; road: 0–2)
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December
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Regular season[edit]
Ladder[edit]
| Pos | 2020–21 NBL season | |||||||||||
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| Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | Last 5 | Streak | Home | Away | PF | PA | PP | |
| 1 | Melbourne United | 36 | 28 | 8 | 77.78% | 4–1 | W3 | 14–4 | 14–4 | 3189 | 2956 | 107.88% |
| 2 | Perth Wildcats | 36 | 25 | 11 | 69.44% | 3–2 | L2 | 13–5 | 12–6 | 3133 | 2900 | 108.03% |
| 3 | Illawarra Hawks | 36 | 20 | 16 | 55.56% | 4–1 | L1 | 11–7 | 9–9 | 2962 | 2954 | 100.27% |
| 4 | S.E. Melbourne Phoenix | 36 | 19 | 17 | 52.78% | 2–3 | L1 | 9–9 | 10–8 | 3217 | 3124 | 102.98% |
| 5 | Sydney Kings | 36 | 19 | 17 | 52.78% | 4–1 | W3 | 11–7 | 8–10 | 3112 | 3087 | 100.81% |
| 6 | Brisbane Bullets | 36 | 18 | 18 | 50.00% | 4–1 | W1 | 9–9 | 9–9 | 3204 | 3274 | 97.86% |
| 7 | Adelaide 36ers | 36 | 13 | 23 | 36.11% | 0–5 | L7 | 10–8 | 3–15 | 2985 | 3156 | 94.58% |
| 8 | New Zealand Breakers | 36 | 12 | 24 | 33.33% | 2–3 | L1 | 8–10 | 4–14 | 2937 | 3021 | 97.22% |
| 9 | Cairns Taipans | 36 | 8 | 28 | 22.22% | 1–4 | L2 | 6–12 | 2–16 | 2940 | 3207 | 91.67% |
Updated to match(es) played on 9 June 2021. Source: NBL.com.au
Ladder progression[edit]
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top four.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
| 2020–21 NBL season | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | NBL Cup | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | |||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adelaide 36ers | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Brisbane Bullets | 6 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cairns Taipans | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Illawarra Hawks | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Melbourne United | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| New Zealand Breakers | – | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Perth Wildcats | – | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| S.E. Melbourne Phoenix | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Sydney Kings | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Game log[edit]
Awards[edit]
Player of the Week[edit]
Round 3, Vic Law, Nathan Sobey
Round 21, Nathan Sobey
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "NBL21 Free Agency Preview: Everything You Need to Know | NBL". nbl.com.au.
- ^ "Will Magnay Re-Signs With Brisbane Bullets | NBL". nbl.com.au. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "Matt Hodgson to Explore Options | NBL". nbl.com.au. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "Brisbane Bullets centre Matt Hodgson returns". ESPN.com. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "Gliddon to leave Bullets for Phoenix". ESPN.com. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ Monteverde, Marco (15 July 2020). "Bullets lure Drmic to Brisbane". NewsComAu. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "Bullets Sign Tanner Krebs | NBL". nbl.com.au. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "Bullets Sign Harry Froling | NBL". nbl.com.au. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ Gerran, Jordan. "FNQ hoops prodigy signs first pro deal". www.couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "Talented Youngster Returns To Bullets". www.brisbanebullets.com.au. 13 October 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Logue, Matt (3 December 2020). "Will Magnay anointed the NBL's perfect poster boy after picking up an NBA contract". NewsComAu. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ "Bullets Sign NBA Talent Vic Law | NBL". nbl.com.au. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ "Bullets Release Orlando Johnson, Sign Lamar Patterson | NBL". NBL.com.au. 17 March 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ^ "Bullets Sign Import BJ Johnson | NBL". NBL.com.au. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Logue, Matt (8 April 2021). "Bullets import ruled out for season". News.Com.Au. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Hungry Jack's NBL Preseason Games". NBL.com.au. 29 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ This game is a home game for the SEM Phoenix and was originally due to be played at John Cain Arena, but COVID-19 induced border closures forced the team to relocate to Cairns.