2023–24 Perth Wildcats season

The 2023–24 Perth Wildcats season is the 43rd season of the franchise in the National Basketball League (NBL).

2023–24 Perth Wildcats season
Head coachAustralia John Rillie
CaptainAustralia Jesse Wagstaff
ArenaPerth Arena
NBL results
Record2–4 (33.3%)
Ladder8th
Stats at NBL.com.au
All statistics correct as of 21 October 2023.

On 16 May 2023, the Wildcats have picked up John Rillie’s third year team option.[1]

Roster

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2023–24 Perth Wildcats roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
G 0 New Zealand Webster, Tai 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 89 kg (196 lb) 28 – (1995-05-29)29 May 1995
G 1 New Zealand Russo-Nance, Dontae (DP) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 86 kg (190 lb) 18 – (2005-01-20)20 January 2005
F 5 Guyana Doolittle, Kristian (I) 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 105 kg (231 lb) 26 – (1997-10-19)19 October 1997
F 8 United States Usher, Jordan (I) 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 100 kg (220 lb) 25 – (1998-02-21)21 February 1998
G 9 New Zealand Webster, Corey 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 89 kg (196 lb) 34 – (1988-11-29)29 November 1988
G 10 Australia Henshall, Ben 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) 19 – (2004-06-22)22 June 2004
G 11 United States Cotton, Bryce (I) 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 75 kg (165 lb) 31 – (1992-08-11)11 August 1992
C 12 New Zealand Andrew, Jack (DP) 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 110 kg (243 lb) 22 – (2001-08-10)10 August 2001
F 13 New Zealand Harris, Hyrum 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) 110 kg (243 lb) 27 – (1996-03-06)6 March 1996
G 17 Australia Harris, Michael (DP) 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 85 kg (187 lb) 24 – (1999-10-05)5 October 1999
C 20 France Sarr, Alexandre (NS) 2.16 m (7 ft 1 in) 98 kg (216 lb) 18 – (2005-04-26)26 April 2005
G 22 Australia Zunic, Kyle 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 90 kg (198 lb) 24 – (1999-05-04)4 May 1999
F 24 Australia Wagstaff, Jesse (C) 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 103 kg (227 lb) 37 – (1986-04-30)30 April 1986
F 25 Australia Pinder, Keanu 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) 100 kg (220 lb) 28 – (1995-05-28)28 May 1995
F 35 Australia Okwera, David 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 90 kg (198 lb) 21 – (2002-07-31)31 July 2002
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Australia Keegan Crawford
  • Australia Gerard Martin
  • Australia Aaron Young
Strength & conditioning coach(es)
  • Australia Josh Cavanagh
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (DP) Development player
  • (IN) Inactive
  • (I) Import player
  • (TP) Training player
  • (SRP) Special restricted player
  • (NS) Next Star player
  • Injured Injured
Updated: 20 October 2023

Depth chart
Pos. Starting 5 Bench 1 Bench 2
PG Tai Webster Kyle Zunic Dontae Russo-Nance
SG Bryce Cotton Corey Webster Ben Henshall
SF Jordan Usher Michael Harris David Okwera
PF Kristian Doolittle Hyrum Harris Jesse Wagstaff
C Keanu Pinder Alexandre Sarr Jack Andrew

Standings

Ladder
Pos 2023–24 NBL season
Team Pld W L PCT Last 5 Streak Home Away PF PA PP
1 Melbourne United 7 6 1 85.71% 4–1 W4 3–1 3–0 614 559 109.84%
2 Tasmania JackJumpers 6 4 2 66.67% 4–1 W1 2–0 2–2 548 502 109.16%
3 Sydney Kings 6 4 2 66.67% 3–2 L1 2–1 2–1 584 554 105.42%
4 Cairns Taipans 3 2 1 66.67% 2–1 W2 1–0 1–1 263 264 99.62%
5 S.E. Melbourne Phoenix 7 4 3 57.14% 3–2 W3 3–0 1–3 647 624 103.69%
6 New Zealand Breakers 3 1 2 33.33% 1–2 L2 1–1 0–1 270 273 98.90%
7 Brisbane Bullets 6 2 4 33.33% 1–4 L4 1–2 1–2 514 542 94.83%
8 Perth Wildcats 6 2 4 33.33% 1–4 L3 2–1 0–3 527 556 94.78%
9 Adelaide 36ers 7 2 5 28.57% 2–3 W1 2–2 0–3 583 619 94.18%
10 Illawarra Hawks 5 1 4 20.00% 1–4 L3 1–2 0–2 438 495 88.48%

Updated to match(es) played on 22 October 2023. 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
Last place
2023–24 NBL season
Team ╲ Round1234567891011121314151617181920
Adelaide 36ers910109
Brisbane Bullets1267
Cairns Taipans8634
Illawarra Hawks108910
Melbourne United3111
New Zealand Breakers4756
Perth Wildcats6588
S.E. Melbourne Phoenix5975
Sydney Kings2323
Tasmania JackJumpers7442
Updated to match(es) played on 22 October 2023. Source: NBL.com.au

Game log

Pre-season
Main article: 2023 NBL pre-season
2023 NBL Blitz game log
Total: 3–0 (Home: 2–0; Road: 1–0)
September: 3–0 (Home: 2–0; Road: 1–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
1 17 September @ Cairns W 95–102 Bryce Cotton (31) Pinder, Sarr (8) Cotton, H.Harris, Sarr (4) Gold Coast Convention Centre
n/a		 1–0
2 19 September Adelaide W 112–80 Michael Harris (18) Alexandre Sarr (8) 5 players (3) Gold Coast Convention
n/a		 2–0
3 21 September New Zealand W 93–89 Jordan Usher (26) Keanu Pinder (13) Ben Henshall (4) Gold Coast Convention Centre
n/a		 3–0

Regular season
Main article: 2023–24 NBL regular season
2023–24 game log
Total: 2–4 (Home: 2–1; Road: 0–3)
September: 1–0 (Home: 1–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
1 29 September Tasmania W 101–95 Jordan Usher (35) Pinder, Sarr (5) Bryce Cotton (6) Perth Arena
12,361		 1–0
October: 1–4 (Home: 1–1; Road: 0–3)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
2 1 October @ S.E. Melbourne L 110–99 Ben Henshall (24) three players (5) Bryce Cotton (10) John Cain Arena
6,641		 1–1
3 6 October Adelaide W 82–75 Bryce Cotton (19) Keanu Pinder (7) Bryce Cotton (5) Perth Arena
11,306		 2–1
4 13 October Melbourne L 81–88 Keanu Pinder (25) Alexandre Sarr (9) Corey Webster (5) Perth Arena
10,982		 2–2
5 15 October @ Sydney L 99–86 Bryce Cotton (22) Keanu Pinder (7) Tai Webster (5) Sydney SuperDome
10,546		 2–3
6 21 October @ Adelaide L 89–78 Keanu Pinder (17) Keanu Pinder (13) Keanu Pinder (5) Adelaide Entertainment Centre
8,140		 2–4
7 27 October Brisbane boxscore Perth Arena
November: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
8 4 November Adelaide boxscore Perth Arena
9 6 November @ Melbourne boxscore John Cain Arena
10 10 November New Zealand boxscore Perth Arena
11 16 November Cairns boxscore Perth Arena
12 18 November @ Brisbane boxscore Nissan Arena
December: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
13 1 December Sydney boxscore Perth Arena
14 8 December @ Illawarra boxscore Wollongong Entertainment Centre
15 15 December Tasmania boxscore Perth Arena
16 23 December @ Melbourne boxscore John Cain Arena
17 26 December @ Cairns boxscore Cairns Convention Centre
19 28 December @ Adelaide boxscore Adelaide Entertainment Centre
January: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
19 7 January @ New Zealand boxscore Spark Arena
20 13 January S.E. Melbourne boxscore Perth Arena
21 19 January Brisbane boxscore Perth Arena
22 21 January @ Sydney boxscore Sydney SuperDome
23 25 January Illawarra boxscore Perth Arena
24 27 January @ S.E. Melbourne boxscore TBC
February: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
25 4 February New Zealand boxscore Perth Arena
26 10 February Cairns boxscore Perth Arena
28 15 February @ Illawarra boxscore Wollongong Entertainment Centre
28 17 February @ Tasmania boxscore Derwent Entertainment Centre
2023–24 season schedule

Transactions

Re-signed
Player Date Signed Contract Ref.
Michael Harris7 April 20232-year deal[2]
Tai Webster21 April 20232-year deal (club option)[3]
Corey Webster3 May 20232-year deal (club option)[4]
Jesse Wagstaff2 June 20231-year deal[5]

Additions
Player Date Signed Contract Former team Ref.
Keanu Pinder1 April 20232-year dealCairns Taipans[6]
David Okwera5 April 20233-year dealMelbourne United[7]
Ben Henshall17 April 20232-year dealCentre of Excellence[8]
Hyrum Harris26 April 20232-year dealAdelaide 36ers[9]
Alexandre Sarr9 May 20231-year deal (next star)Overtime Elite[10]
Dontae Russo-Nance27 May 20233-year dealAuckland Tuatara[11]
Jordan Usher9 August 20231-year dealBeşiktaş[12]
Kristian Doolittle26 September 20231-year dealLimoges CSP[13]

Subtractions
Player Reason left Date Left New Team Ref.
Luke TraversDeclined player option30 March 2023Melbourne United[14]
Mitch NortonMutual release19 April 2023Brisbane Bullets[15]
Todd BlanchfieldMutual release28 June 2023Illawarra Hawks[16]
Majok MajokFree agent7 August 2023Tasmania JackJumpers[17]
Oliver Hayes-BrownReleased6 September 2023Richmond[18]


See also

References
  1. "John Rillie is Staying Put in Perth". Wildcats.com.au. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  2. "Perth Wildcats sign shooter Michael Harris for another two years after impressive first season in the NBL". TheWest.com.au. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  3. "Webster brothers Tai and Corey both re-sign with Wildcats". ESPN.com.au. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  4. "Perth Wildcats announce re-signing of guard Corey Webster for two more years". TheWest.com.au. 3 May 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  5. "Wagstaff Re-Signs with the Wildcats for 15th Season". Wildcats.com.au. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  6. "Wildcats welcome Keanu Pinder home to Perth". Wildcats.com.au. 1 April 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  7. "David Okwera Returns to Perth to Join the Cats". Wildcats.com.au. 5 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  8. O'Donoghue, Craig (17 April 2023). "Perth Wildcats sign exciting West Australian talent Ben Henshall to join locals Keanu Pinder and David Okwera". TheWest.com.au. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023.
  9. O'Donoghue, Craig (26 April 2023). "Perth Wildcats sign New Zealand's Hyrum Harris and he is promising to be a physical force". TheWest.com.au. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  10. Wells, Jed (9 May 2023). "Perth Wildcats sign OTE prospect Alex Sarr as first ever Next Star". SportingNews.com. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  11. "Perth Wildcats Welcome Dontae Russo-Nance". Wildcats.com.au. 27 May 2023. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023.
  12. O'Donoghue, Craig (9 August 2023). "Perth Wildcats sign American forward Jordan Usher as import for NBL season". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 9 August 2023.
  13. O'Donoghue, Craig (26 September 2023). "Perth Wildcats sign Kristian Doolittle for NBL season after being released by French club for clash with coach". TheWest.com.au. Archived from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  14. "Josh Giddey breaks major NBL move". SportingNews.com. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  15. "Bullets add experienced guard Mitch Norton". BrisbaneBullets.com.au. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  16. "Todd Blanchfield Returns to the Illawarra Hawks". Hawks.com.au. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  17. "JackJumpers roster puzzle complete with NRP signing". JackJumpers.com.au. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  18. Sutton, Ben (31 August 2023). "Richmond sign 208cm, 114kg basketballer Oliver Hayes-Brown as a Category B rookie". 7news.com.au. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023.
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