That’s awesome. Elijah just put up some great numbers in AU

I’m not quite sure how the Australian leagues work. Eli had a solid first year with the Perth Wildcats on the NBL; now he’s averaging nearly 50 (yes, 50) with a team out of Warwick in the NBL1 which sounds like a semi-pro league- maybe similar to the NBA summer league? His minutes and numbers dropped quite a bit the last few games of the Perth season with minutes going from the 20s down to below 10.

https://www.basketball.com.au/news/elijah-pepper-is-nbl1-2025-most-impactful-player-and-its-not-just-his-super-elite-scoring-for-warwick-senators

Wow...49.7 ppg...that's astonishing!

1. Elijah Pepper (Warwick Senators)‍

Pepper stands out not just as the league’s top scorer with an astronomical 49.75 points per game, but also as the most complete offensive threat. He shoots 54% from the field, makes nearly 9 threes per game, and gets to the line frequently — converting at an 89% clip. Beyond scoring, Pepper contributes across the board with 6.5 assists and 6.25 rebounds per game while keeping turnovers and fouls relatively low. His exceptional blend of volume, efficiency, and playmaking gives him the highest Impact Score by a significant margin.

very similar to my high school scoring average…..if you slide that decimal point one over to the left.

:rofl:

I didn't see TY suited up tonight. Is he expected to play in tomorrow's game?

box score shows a DNP - coaches decision

Well, if he plays today, we could potentially see two Aggies playing in post-college games with Max Arfsten playing for the USMNT against Mexico today.

No minutes for TY at half time.

3 minutes, 2 points and 2 rebounds

yep. He came in with about 2:40 remaining. Made both freethrows and a couple of defensive rebounds.

No minutes again last night. Looks like they have a 16-man roster, and about 5-6 don't get off the bench. I was watching here and there last night while killing time while my wife was playing slots - the play was, to be charitable, very ragged. Lots of one-on-one action. Hopefully, they practice a bit between this tournament and the next -> get TY some exposure to higher level play.

We watched the entire game out here in CO (couldn't get the Earthquakes or Giants games, both of which ended up being great games...) It was really odd with nobody in the stands, and it took us a while to catch that it was closed to the public and only scouts were in the stands.

There were really only 3-4 guys on the court that were playing at a higher level. Knecht, Bazely and Swider on the Lakers and Jones-Garcia for the Spurs. I was surprised at how underwhelming Broni was. Now I'm really curious to see TY get more than a few garbage minutes.

Looks like no time tonight given the close game. I bet he gets more time once they lighten the load on the starters in a month or so.

Tough stat line tonight but looks like he got minutes.

16 minutes and went 0-6. Ouch.

6 rebounds

I watched the highlights. He also had a few nice assists. But 0% shooting is not a good stat.

Watching the 2nd half tonight. TY looks solid on defense, but still can find a bucket.

I feel for him. There were games last year when he just couldn't get the ball to go through the hoop. I'm glad he's getting some decent playing time -> might lead to a nice landing spot somewhere in Europe.

TY scored 5 tonight but, apparently, left the game with bloody head injury.

I started to watch the game late in the second quarter last night and, just 30 seconds after I tuned in, TY and a Denver player both dove for a loose ball and collided hard head-to-head with each other. It was a brutal collision and both players stayed down on the floor bleeding profusely. They were eventually able to walk off the court holding towels on their heads. I'm sure both had to undergo a concussion protocol after that collision...hell of an unfortunate way for TY to end the summer league play...

i'm really happy he made a couple of buckets. It was good to see him get more meaningful playing time in Vegas.