Gathering momentum the ‘only thing we're thinking about’ says Edwards

With just four games remaining on our Hungry Jack’s NBL26 regular season schedule, every opportunity to take the court carries with it massive implications for the postseason.

Depending on results, we could still finish as high as first on the competition table, which would see us bypass the Play-In qualifiers, or as low as fifth, which would mean we would need to win two games to advance to the Semi-Finals.

Knowing what is at stake for each of our upcoming games, star big-man Jesse Edwards touched on the team’s mindset leading into our next test; a Saturday evening blockbuster against the Adelaide 36ers.

“These next few games are really important,” he explained. 

“Honestly, I think that's the only thing we're thinking about. At the end of the season, it's always about the team that has the most energy, plays the hardest, and plays the most together. 


“If that's something that we can finish out the season with and carry that on, that's going to put us in a good spot.

"I think we're really locked in on getting a good spot in the playoffs, and then from that point on, finding our groove and just taking it all the way.

"We’re not a team that worries about individual awards or accolades, we just want to work together to gather as much momentum as we can.”

Edwards has been dominant across United’s past four games, averaging 17.8 points and 11.8 rebounds per game in just 24 minutes.

His next opportunity to showcase his elite talent will come in our Pride Game against the Adelaide 36ers from 8pm on Saturday evening inside John Cain Arena.

This will be our first game back inside John Cain Arena since December 23. 

Tickets are nearly sold out, so if you haven’t secured your seat, head to ticketek.com.au now.

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