Here’s a concise update on the 2023–24 Perth Wildcats season.
Final outcome: The Wildcats reached the postseason and advanced to the semifinals, where their playoff run ended in a 1–2 series loss. Bryce Cotton led the team in scoring during several playoff games, including a 26-point performance in one of the semifinal games.[1]
Regular season context: The Wildcats had a competitive season, finishing with a record that qualified them for the playoffs, and they remained in the mix for finals contention through the late stage of the regular season.[3][5]
Notable postseason details: In the semifinals, Perth defeated Tasmania in Game 1 at home (89–81, Cotton 25 points), then lost Games 2 and 3 away and at home, with Cotton continuing to be the primary scoring threat (Cotton 26 in Game 2; 21 in Game 3).[1]
Franchise context: The team has a long-standing history of playoff appearances in the NBL and typically builds around Bryce Cotton and a core group of veterans, with front-office and coaching staff aiming to bolster the roster for continued title contention in subsequent seasons.[4][3]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed game-by-game results from the 2023–24 season or compare this season to the 2022–23 season to show trends in win-loss records, player usage, and playoff performance. I can also provide a short visual (bar chart or line graph) of the Wildcats' monthly win totals and playoff results.
The NBL is the pre-eminent professional men's basketball league in Australia and New Zealand. The league was founded in 1979 and is currently contested by 10 teams; 9 from AUS and 1 from NZ.
league.nbl.com.auBack home for the first time in 42 days, the Perth Wildcats have roared to a seven-point win over the Adelaide 36ers in front of the biggest crowd this season.
aapnews.aap.com.auPerth Wildcats are back where they belong, returning to the finals after a remarkable win over the Sydney Kings and a dramatic battle for percentage.
thewest.com.auPerth Wildcats Offical
www.wildcats.com.auThe NBL is the pre-eminent professional men's basketball league in Australia and New Zealand. The league was founded in 1979 and is currently contested by 10 teams; 9 from AUS and 1 from NZ.
www.nbl.com.auThe Perth Wildcats have been in title contention for the better part of a decade, and have surrounded their stars with key pieces.
central.rookieme.comDamian Martin and Sami Whitcomb are aiming for an unprecedented championship double.
thewest.com.auNBL free agency opens on Friday, and the Perth Wildcats have made a call that will allow them to make some important changes to their roster.
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