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Keanu hits 29-point jackpot against Central Districts
West Adelaide's Keanu Rasmussen had impressive 29-point, 16-rebound double-double. Photo: Dan Crowley
NBL1 Central Conference: Round 13 — Saturday, July 5, 2025
- Forestville Eagles crush Southern Tigers 105-71 behind Daniel Johnson's efficient 22-point performance
- Keanu Rasmussen posts impressive 29-point, 16-rebound double-double to lead West Adelaide past Central Districts
- Cameron Huefner adds 21 points and 12 rebounds in West Adelaide's 81-68 victory
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West Adelaide 81 def Central Districts 68 — Watch the Replay
Keanu Rasmussen posted an exceptional double-double with 29 points and 16 rebounds to lead West Adelaide to an 81-68 victory over Central Districts at Port Adelaide Recreation Centre. Rasmussen dominated inside, shooting 11-from-21 from the field and adding three assists and two steals. Cameron Huefner also recorded a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Lat Mayen contributed 13 points.
In a tightly contested battle featuring 15 lead changes, West Adelaide gradually pulled away in the second half behind Rasmussen's consistent scoring and rebounding. Both teams struggled from three-point range, with West Adelaide shooting 25.7% and Central Districts at 25%. Koen Sapwell led the Lions with 22 points on efficient 9-from-17 shooting, including 3-from-5 from deep. Jack Stanwix added 13 points and six assists in the losing effort. Hamish Staude made a significant impact for West Adelaide with 10 rebounds and three assists.
Forestville 105 def Southern Tigers 71 — Watch the Replay
Daniel Johnson delivered a stellar performance with 22 points as Forestville dominated Southern Tigers 105-71 at State Basketball Centre on Saturday. Johnson was outstanding, shooting 8-from-11 from the field (72.7%) while adding four rebounds in just 18 minutes of action. Dejan Vasiljevic contributed 19 points and six assists, while Greg Mays added 16 points on efficient 7-from-10 shooting.
The Eagles controlled the contest from start to finish, building a massive 44-point lead at one stage. Forestville's offense was exceptional, shooting 56.5% from the field compared to Southern's dismal 35.7%. Alexander Starling made his presence felt with seven points, nine rebounds, five steals, and four assists in a well-rounded effort. Nicholas Logan was the lone bright spot for the Tigers, scoring 23 points including 5-from-9 from three-point range.
South Adelaide 82 def North Adelaide 70 — Watch the Replay
South Adelaide Panthers secured a comfortable 82-70 win against North Adelaide at Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre on Friday night. Tom Kubank and Lloyd McVeigh each scored 15 points to lead a balanced Panthers attack, while Codey Ellison contributed a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. The Panthers shot an efficient 46.8 percent from inside the arc and dominated the boards with a 50-40 rebounding advantage.
Despite Joel Dyer's impressive 21 points on 5-from-9 shooting from beyond the arc for North Adelaide, the Panthers' defense held firm. South Adelaide's bench contributed 19 points and the team capitalized on North Adelaide's 17 turnovers, converting them into 12 points. The Panthers led for nearly 39 minutes of game time and built a lead as large as 14 points, showcasing their control throughout the contest.
Southern Tigers 91 def West Adelaide 88 — Watch the Replay
Harry Morris delivered an outstanding performance with 24 points, including a sizzling 5-from-7 from three-point range, as the Southern Tigers edged West Adelaide 91-88 in a thriller at Morphett Vale Basketball Stadium. Jarvis Doles added 17 points and seven rebounds while Jarvis Summers contributed 16 points and five assists for the Tigers, who shot an impressive 47.6 percent from beyond the arc.
West Adelaide's Keanu Rasmussen was exceptional in defeat, pouring in a game-high 29 points alongside four assists and three steals. Cameron Huefner added 20 points on efficient 8-from-15 shooting. The game featured 24 lead changes and eight ties, with neither team leading by more than eight points. Southern Tigers' superior three-point shooting (10-from-21 compared to West Adelaide's 13-from-34) and their ability to convert at the free-throw line (83.3 percent) ultimately made the difference in this back-and-forth contest.
Woodville 82 def Sturt 77 — Watch the Replay
Nick Wurm led Woodville Warriors to an 82-77 victory over Sturt Sabres at Springbank Secondary College with a stellar 23-point performance that included eight assists and four steals. Wurm shot an efficient 8-from-14 from the field, including 4-from-7 from three-point range. Steven Parfitt added a double-double off the bench with 17 points and 10 rebounds in just 19 minutes of action.
Sturt's Ben Griscti was dominant in defeat, recording a double-double with 22 points on 10-from-15 shooting and 13 rebounds. Hayden Meakes contributed 18 points, including 6-from-9 from beyond the arc for the Sabres. Despite Sturt's commanding 54-42 rebounding advantage, Woodville forced 17 turnovers while committing just eight of their own, resulting in a crucial 14-8 edge in points off turnovers. The Warriors' defense was particularly disruptive, recording 14 steals that helped them overcome a 15-point deficit and secure the win.
