Champion Mackay point guard Isaac White is a basketballer in a big hurry.
The Meteors trump card continues to dazzle opponents in the NBL1 North Conference with his range of skills, durability and vision on court.
White is a key signing for the Brisbane Bullets’ 2024 NBL campaign but has one immediate goal – to lead the Meteors into this year’s finals series.
He was outstanding in Mackay’s 94-83 victory over the Townsville Heat last Saturday at Townsville Stadium as the Meteors produced a second half blitz to post their eighth win from 14 matches.
After a quiet first half, the mercurial White sprung to his best with 34 points, ten rebounds, six assists and six steals on 11/21 shooting from the floor and 12/13 at the foul line.
The victory keeps the Meteors in the top four mix after the Heat led at quarter and half time and by nine points during the third stanza before a whirlwind finish by the visitors.
Mackay scored 14 unanswered points before dominating the final quarter.
Other Meteors to shine were guard Tyler Williams (14 points, two assists and two steals); Isaiah Lee (13 points, two assists and two steals) and Brad Rasmussen (nine points, five rebounds and two steals).
TOWNSVILLE Flames staged a spirited revival to sink Mackay Meteorettes 81-75 in the early game.
Leading by 22 points at one stage, the Meteorettes faded badly as Alex Fowler piloted the Flames to a third consecutive triumph.
Mackay dominated the first half, opening up a 24-16 lead at the end of the first quarter and 48-28 at the main break.
With the talented Fowler leading the charge with 32 points, eight rebounds and three assists the Flames stormed home with massive momentum.
The Meteorettes were best served by Davida Dale (24 points, six rebounds and four assists); Courtney Virgo (17 points and four boards) and Brittany Reeves (11 points and 15 rebounds).
Brittany Reeves scored 11 points for the Meteors against the Heat. Image: Keiron Place Photography
Isaac White scored 34 points in the Meteors win against the Townsville Heat. Image: Keiron Place Photography
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