This week’s Courier Mail Game of the Round will headline a clash between RedCity Roar and USC Rip City on Saturday night. Holding the top spot on the ladder, RedCity remains undefeated following their epic clash with the Southern Districts Spartans last round. Harry Froling is thrashing competition, averaging at 34 points and 17.25 rebounds so far. Even the toughest opponents don’t seem to faze Froling, after he turned up the heat against the Spartans, dropping a triple-double with a whopping 42 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists. Not far behind, Will McDowell-White impressed everyone with 39 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals.

The Froling/McDowell-White duo will prove troublesome, but after their loss last round USC Rip City are not backing down from the fight. All eyes are on Louis Ilton, who dropped a double-double last weekend against the South West Metro Pirates (14 pts, 11 reb, and 3 ast). We are also keeping tabs on Dane Glover, who helped himself to 12 points, and Kai Bloomer who was voted in as a Round 4 fan favourite for his poster dunk.

RedCity Roar v USC Rip City

8:00PM, Saturday 5 September

Paul Bancroft Centre

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Brisbane Capitals are full of confidence after downing Northside Wizard by 49 points last weekend. Set to go toe to toe with Seahawks on Saturday night, all eyes will be on Jarred Bairstow after dropping a triple-double last weekend (30 pts, 17 reb, and 12 ast). Jason Cadee was another standout, with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals.

Flying under the radar, North Gold Coast Seahawks are yet to notch a win on their belts this season. Despite this, many players shone under the spotlight last round, including Jesse Lomax who held his own against the Toowoomba Mountaineers with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 steals. Seahawks will need every player to step up to take over the Capitals, who are currently sitting on 3rd place on the ladder.

Brisbane Capitals v North Gold Coast Seahawks

7:00PM, Saturday 5 September

They might be behind Toowoomba Mountaineers on the ladder, however Ipswich Force are ready to overtake them in Round 5. Last weekend Ipswich tried to make every play count, scaping a 2-point victory over Logan Thunder. Nathan Sobey refused to be silenced, scoring 27 points for the Force, as well as 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Jesse Ghee was another standout, with 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Toowoomba are ready to defend their 5th place on the ladder, coming off another win last weekend against the Seahawks. The Mountaineers controlled the courts in Round 4, leading in rebounds, assists, and steals. Joseph Johnson climbed the ranks, with 25 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists against the Seahawks. Jakobe and Sydney Hume also showed a lot of promise, both scoring 13 points and 5 rebounds.

Ipswich Force v Toowoomba Mountaineers

7:00PM, Saturday 5 September

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Coming off a brutal loss against the Capitals, Northside Wizards are back in action this weekend. Going head to head with Southern Districts Spartans, the Wizards are in for another challenging round. They will need to make every second on the court count if they want to move up the ladder, looking to Fraser Lowrie, who fought well against Capitals with 9 points and 4 rebounds.

After thrashing the Seahawks in their first game of Round 4, Spartans suffered their first loss of the season to RedCity Roar. Eager to bounce back, we have our eyes on a few key players that shined last weekend. First on our list is Anthony Drmic, who didn’t waste a second of his 15 minutes on the court against the Seahawks, racking up 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Backing it up with a double-double against the Spartans (23 pts and 19 reb), Drmic lives up to his baller reputation.

Northside Wizards v Southern District Spartans

7:00PM, Saturday 5 September

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Logan Thunder celebrated their first win of the season last weekend, emerging with a 15-point victory over the South West Metro Pirates. Eager to keep the momentum going, Logan is ready to take on Sunshine Coast Phoenix Teal, who are currently sitting 4th on the ladder. Atem Bior is set to brew up a storm, following his fantastic 25 points and 7 rebounds against the Pirates last weekend. Another star was Mitchell Young with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.

Phoenix Teal had their winning streak ruined by the Gold Coast Rollers last weekend, getting their first taste of defeat this season. Despite the loss, Jamaal Robateau put up a fight with 25 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists. Not far behind, Jonathan Janssen and Nelson Kahler dropped double-doubles, Janssen earning 18 points and 11 rebounds and Kahler with 13 points and 18 rebounds.

Logan Thunder v Sunshine Coast Phoenix Teal

8:00PM, Saturday 5 September

Bendigo Bank Stadium

Determined to bounce back after their loss against Logan Thunder, the South West Metro Pirates are heading into Round 5 with a vengeance. This Sunday the Pirates are eyeing up the Gold Coast Rollers, ready to overtake them on the ladder. Not surprisingly, Jonathon Mines was a clear fan favourite after racking up 27 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists against Logan. Tanner Krebs momentum in the competition is only growing, putting up a double-double against USC Rip City (27 pts and 10 reb).

Bouncing back with their second win this season, the Gold Coast Rollers aren’t ready to give up the limelight just yet. They tried to make every chot count, with 51% from the two-point range and 43% at the three-point. Jalen Patton Croker was another voted in favourite, and it’s easy to see why after he dropped 27 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals against Phoenix Teal.

South West Metro Pirates v Gold Coast Rollers

2:00PM, Sunday 6 September

Hibiscus Stadium

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