2023–24_S.E._Melbourne_Phoenix_season
The 2023–24 S.E. Melbourne Phoenix season was the 5th season of the franchise in the National Basketball League (NBL), and their first under the leadership of their new head coach Mike Kelly.[1]
Quick Facts S.E. Melbourne Phoenix season, Head coach ...
| 2023–24 S.E. Melbourne Phoenix season | |
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| Head coach |  Mike Kelly |
| Captain |  Mitch Creek |
| Arena | John Cain Arena |
| NBL results | |
| Record | 10–18 (35.7%) |
| Ladder | 10th |
| Finals finish | Did not qualify |
Stats at NBL.com.au | |
| Player records | |
| Points | Creek 20.8 |
| Rebounds | Williams 10.9 |
| Assists |  Browne 4.5 |
| All statistics correct as of 18 February 2024. | |
2024–25 → | |
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Depth chart
More information Pos., Starting 5 ...
| Pos. | Starting 5 | Bench 1 | Bench 2 | ||
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| PG | Gary Browne | Ben Ayre | Owen Foxwell | ||
| SG | Matt Kenyon | Luke Rosendale | Kody Stattmann | ||
| SF | Abdel Nader | Reuben Te Rangi | Craig Moller | ||
| PF | Mitch Creek | Rhys Vague | Austin Rapp | ||
| C | Alan Williams | Gorjok Gak | Anzac Rissetto |
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Ladder
More information Pos, Team ...
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| Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | Last 5 | Streak | Home | Away | PF | PA | PP | |
| 1 | Melbourne United | 28 | 20 | 8 | 71.43% | 3–2 | W1 | 11–3 | 9–5 | 2615 | 2454 | 106.56% |
| 2 | Perth Wildcats | 28 | 17 | 11 | 60.71% | 2–3 | L2 | 10–4 | 7–7 | 2630 | 2563 | 102.61% |
| 3 | Tasmania JackJumpers | 28 | 16 | 12 | 57.14% | 4–1 | W4 | 8–6 | 8–6 | 2564 | 2378 | 107.82% |
| 4 | Illawarra Hawks | 28 | 14 | 14 | 50.00% | 3–2 | L1 | 8–6 | 6–8 | 2547 | 2518 | 101.15% |
| 5 | Sydney Kings | 28 | 13 | 15 | 46.43% | 2–3 | W1 | 7–7 | 6–8 | 2672 | 2602 | 102.69% |
| 6 | New Zealand Breakers | 28 | 13 | 15 | 46.43% | 3–2 | L1 | 8–6 | 5–9 | 2498 | 2480 | 100.73% |
| 7 | Brisbane Bullets | 28 | 13 | 15 | 46.43% | 2–3 | L1 | 8–6 | 5–9 | 2458 | 2534 | 97.00% |
| 8 | Cairns Taipans | 28 | 12 | 16 | 42.86% | 1–4 | W1 | 7–7 | 5–9 | 2506 | 2589 | 96.79% |
| 9 | Adelaide 36ers | 28 | 12 | 16 | 42.86% | 3–2 | W1 | 9–5 | 3–11 | 2457 | 2563 | 95.86% |
| 10 | S.E. Melbourne Phoenix | 28 | 10 | 18 | 35.71% | 1–4 | L4 | 7–7 | 3–11 | 2425 | 2691 | 90.12% |
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Updated to match(es) played on 18 February 2024. 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 |
More information Team ╲ Round, Adelaide 36ers ...
| Team ╲ Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
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| Adelaide 36ers | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Brisbane Bullets | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| Cairns Taipans | 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Illawarra Hawks | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Melbourne United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| New Zealand Breakers | 4 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Perth Wildcats | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| S.E. Melbourne Phoenix | 5 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Sydney Kings | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Tasmania JackJumpers | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Updated to match(es) played on 18 February 2024. Source: NBL.com.au
Pre-season
Main article: 2023 NBL pre-season
More information 2023 NBL Blitz game log Total: 1–2 (Home: 0–1; Road: 1–1), Game ...
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September: 1–2 (Home: 0–1; Road: 1–1)
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Regular season
Main article: 2023–24 NBL regular season
More information 2023–24 game log Total: 10–18 (Home: 7–7; Road: 3–11), Game ...
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September: 0–1 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–1)
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October: 5–2 (Home: 4–0; Road: 1–2)
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November: 1–3 (Home: 1–1; Road: 0–2)
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December: 3–4 (Home: 1–2; Road: 2–2)
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January: 1–5 (Home: 1–2; Road: 0–3)
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February: 0–3 (Home: 0–2; Road: 0–1)
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| 2023–24 season schedule |
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Re-signed
More information Player, Date Signed ...
| Player | Date Signed | Contract | Ref. |
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| Alan Williams | 7 February 2023 | 2-year deal | [2] |
| Owen Foxwell | 14 March 2023 | 2-year deal | [3] |
| Anzac Rissetto | 17 March 2023 | 2-year deal (club option) | [4] |
| Gary Browne | 26 July 2023 | 1-year deal | [5] |
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Additions
More information Player, Date Signed ...
| Player | Date Signed | Contract | Former team | Ref. |
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| Gorjok Gak | 10 April 2023 | 1-year deal | Brisbane Bullets | [6] |
| Matt Kenyon | 17 April 2023 | 2-year deal | Tasmania JackJumpers | [7] |
| Rhys Vague | 24 April 2023 | 1-year deal | Kagawa Five Arrows | [8] |
| Ben Ayre | 2 May 2023 | 2-year deal | Cairns Taipans | [9] |
| Austin Rapp | 14 June 2023 | 1-year deal | Knox Raiders | [10] |
| Kody Stattmann | 28 July 2023 | 1-year deal | Brisbane Bullets | [11] |
| Craig Moller | 2 August 2023 | 1-year deal | Würzburg Baskets | [12] |
| Will Cummings | 11 August 2023 | 1-year deal | Zhejiang Lions | [13] |
| Tyler Cook | 11 September 2023 | 1-year deal (NRP) | Salt Lake City Stars | [14] |
| Daniel Johnson | 9 November 2023 | 1-year deal (NRP) | Adelaide 36ers | [15] |
| Abdel Nader | 12 December 2023 | 1-year deal | Phoenix Suns | [16] |
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Subtractions
More information Player, Reason left ...
| Player | Reason left | Date Left | New team | Ref. |
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| Kyle Adnam | Free agent | 28 February 2023 | Wellington Saints | [17] |
| Junior Madut | Free agent | 2 May 2023 | Tasmania JackJumpers | [18] |
| Dane Pineau | Free agent | 20 June 2023 | New Zealand Breakers | [19] |
| Ryan Broekhoff | Retired | 12 July 2023 | n/a | [20] |
| Trey Kell | Free agent | 31 July 2023 | S.E. Melbourne Phoenix | [21] |
| Tohi Smith-Milner | Free agent | 26 August 2023 | Adelaide 36ers | [22] |
| Tyler Cook | Released (NRP) | 17 October 2023 | Joventut Badalona | [23] |
| Daniel Johnson | Released (NRP) | 8 December 2023 | Taiwan Beer Leopards | [24] |
| Will Cummings | Released | 8 December 2023 | TBC | [25] |
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Club awards
- Club MVP: Mitch Creek[26]
- Community Player of the Year: Owen Foxwell[27]
- "Mike Kelly named South East Melbourne Phoenix new NBL coach". HeraldSun.com.au. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- "Alan Williams Re-Signs with Phoenix for 2 More Years". SEMPhoenix.com.au. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- "Foxwell Earns Main Roster Spot". NBL.com.au. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- "Phoenix Cult Hero Signs on for Two More". NBL.com.au. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- "NBL Free Agency: Browne returns to Phoenix, Breakers to sign former Hawk Jessup". ESPN.com.au. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- "Phoenix sign 211cm centre Gorjok Gak for NBL24". SEMPhoenix.com.au. 10 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- "Matt Kenyon Signs with the Phoenix for Two Years". SEMPhoenix.com.au. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- "Phoenix Add Four-Time NBL Champion". NBL.com.au. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- "The formidable charm of Ben Ayre". TheInnerSanctum.com.au. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- "South East Melbourne Rapp Arms Around New Signing". NBL.com.au. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- "Phoenix Enlists Rising Talent Kody Stattmann as DP for NBL24". SEMPhoenix.com.au. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- "Phoenix sign ex-United, Kings big". NBL.com.au. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- Uluc, Olgun (9 August 2023). "Import Will Cummings signs with the SEM Phoenix". ESPN.com.au. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- "Williams sidelined, NBA forward in". NBL.com.au. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- "Olg's Notebook: Is the NBL being over-officiated? Daniel Johnson on the move". ESPN.com.au. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- "Former NBA star Abdel Nader joins South East Melbourne". ESPN.com.au. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- "Captain Adnam Reflects on "Incredible Journey"". NBL.com.au. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- "Madut set for big things in JackJumpers' Junior Year". JackJumpers.com.au. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- "NZ Breakers sign ex-South East Melbourne centre Dane Pineau". Stuff.co.nz. 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- "Broekhoff Calls Time On Illustrious Career". NBL.com.au. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- "Swingman Kell signs on for NBL24 season". Adelaide36ers.com. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- "36ers signs big man Tohi Smith-Milner". Adelaide36ers.com. 26 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- "Star big man returns for Phoenix". NBL.com.au. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- "白邊還沒來 台啤雲豹先宣布簽下前澳洲國家隊中鋒". ETtoday. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- "SEM Phoenix release import Will Cummings". ESPN.com.au. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- "Creek Wins Fifth Club MVP Award". semphoenix.com.au. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- "Owen Foxwell Claims Community Player of the Year". semphoenix.com.au. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.