Connection driving United’s success says Waardenburg

After suffering five losses across the first eight games of the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 season, Sam Waardenburg believes a greater sense of connection has helped United turn their form around.

Riding a four-game winning streak heading into Thursday night’s contest in Adelaide, Waardenburg outlined how he and his teammates remained confident that with time, the wins would start flowing.

“We know we have a very good team, a very well coached team as well and we know it’s a long season and a long process,” he told Julian De Stoop on SEN Radio.

“A lot of us are playing together for the first time really… as we keep gelling, you kind of get more comfortable out there. You kind of know what guys are looking for individually, and that reflects on the defensive end as well.

“Our communication is better now, we kind of get a more natural feel for what guys do, and that comes with time together on court, and now we’re fully healthy with CG (Chris Goulding) back in the lineup and that connection’s just continuing to build.”

United have the league’s second best point differential ahead of Round 9, outscoring opponents by an average of 7.5 points per game, while limiting teams to just 31.4% shooting from beyond the arc, the best mark in the competition.

Waardenburg and the rest of his teammates will look to build on their hot form against the 36ers on Thursday evening. 

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Following this, the team will return to John Cain Arena for Throwdown 35 against the South East Melbourne Phoenix.

Less than 1,000 tickets remain, so move quickly to secure your seat if you haven't already!

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