NBL27: Way Too Early Predictions (Players)

Before a single CODE Sports NBL Blitz game tips off. Before the rosters are even locked in. This is the moment the NBL27 crystal ball comes out, when predictions are purest, boldest, and only informed by reputation.

Our panel of experts has taken the plunge anyway. Having covered the teams, it's time to zoom in on the individuals.

We move onto the players.

Don't forget, the CODE Sports NBL Blitz tips off on Wednesday, September 2, live on ESPN via Disney+, Kayo and 9Now.

>> NBL27: Way Too Early Predictions (Teams)

Best Defensive Player

Ariana Prather - Torrey Craig
Brad Rosen - Will Magnay
Cam Gliddon - Shea Ili
Damon Lowery - Wani Swaka Lo Buluk
Felix Von Hofe - Kristian Doolittle
Jack Heverin - Will Magnay
Jason Cadee - Nate Hinton
Joel Peterson - Kristian Doolittle
John Casey - Kristian Doolittle
Lanard Copeland - Charles Bediako
Mark Worthington - Dash Daniels
Olgun Uluc - Nate Hinton

The consensus: Kristian Doolittle (3), Will Magnay (2), Nate Hinton (2), Charles Bediako (1), Shea Ili (1), Torrey Craig (1), Wani Swaka Lo Buluk (1), Dash Daniels (1)

Most Improved Player

Ariana Prather - Tyrell Harrison
Brad Rosen - Makuach Maluach
Cam Gliddon - Jaylin Galloway
Damon Lowery - Sam McDaniel
Derek Rucker - Elijah Pepper
Felix Von Hofe - Dash Daniels
Jack Heverin - Elijah Pepper
Jason Cadee - Malique Lewis
Joel Peterson - Makuach Maluach
John Casey - Dash Daniels
Lanard Copeland - Taran Armstrong
Mark Worthington - Makuach Maluach
Olgun Uluc - Jaylin Galloway

The consensus: Makuach Maluach (3), Jaylin Galloway (2), Elijah Pepper (2), Dash Daniels (2), Taran Armstrong (1), Tyrell Harrison (1), Sam McDaniel (1), Malique Lewis (1)

Coach of the Year

Ariana Prather - Trevor Gleeson
Brad Rosen - Josh King
Cam Gliddon - Gordie Herbert
Damon Lowery - Adam Forde
Derek Rucker - John Rillie
Felix Von Hofe - Will Weaver
Jack Heverin - Scott Roth
Jason Cadee - Trevor Gleeson
Joel Peterson - Jacob Chance
John Casey - Trevor Gleeson
Lanard Copeland - Trevor Gleeson
Mark Worthington - Adam Forde
Olgun Uluc - Jacob Chance

The consensus: Trevor Gleeson (4), Jacob Chance (2), Adam Forde (2), Scott Roth (1), Gordie Herbert (1), Will Weaver (1), Josh King (1), John Rillie (1)

All NBL First Team

Ariana Prather - Bryce Cotton, Kendric Davis, Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Kristian Doolittle, Zylan Cheatham
Brad Rosen - Bryce Cotton, Kendric Davis, Cole Anthony, Jack McVeigh, Jo Lual-Acuil Jr
Cam Gliddon - Bryce Cotton, Kendric Davis, Sam Mennenga, Kristian Doolittle, Tyrell Harrison
Damon Lowery - Bryce Cotton, Kendric Davis, Keanu Pinder, Kristian Doolittle, Arnus Velicka
Derek Rucker - Bryce Cotton, Kendric Davis, Cole Anthony, Nathan Sobey, Jack McVeigh
Felix Von Hofe - Bryce Cotton, Kendric Davis, Luke Travers, Kristian Doolittle, Sam Mennenga
Jack Heverin - Bryce Cotton, Kendric Davis, Cole Anthony, Luke Travers, Xavier Cooks
Jason Cadee - Bryce Cotton, Kendric Davis, Cole Anthony, Kristian Doolittle, Jack McVeigh
Joel Peterson - Bryce Cotton, Kendric Davis, Luke Travers, Kristian Doolittle, Sam Froling
John Casey - Bryce Cotton, Kendric Davis, Jack McVeigh, Kristian Doolittle, Tyrell Harrison
Lanard Copeland - Bryce Cotton, Kendric Davis, Keanu Pinder, Kristian Doolittle, Arnus Velicka
Mark Worthington - Bryce Cotton, Kendric Davis, Arnus Velicka, Luke Travers, Kristian Doolittle
Olgun Uluc - Bryce Cotton, Kendric Davis, Cole Anthony, Kristian Doolittle, Skylar Mays

The consensus: Bryce Cotton (13), Kendric Davis (13), Kristian Doolittle (10), Cole Anthony (5), Jack McVeigh (4), Luke Travers (4), Arnus Velicka (3), Tyrell Harrison (2), Keanu Pinder (2), Sam Mennenga (2), Xavier Cooks (1), Skylar Mays (1), Parker Jackson-Cartwright (1), Zylan Cheatham (1), Sam Froling (1), Jo Lual-Acuil Jr (1), Nathan Sobey (1)

MVP

Ariana Prather - Kendric Davis
Brad Rosen - Kendric Davis
Cam Gliddon - Kendric Davis
Damon Lowery - Kendric Davis
Derek Rucker - Kendric Davis
Felix Von Hofe - Bryce Cotton
Jack Heverin - Bryce Cotton
Jason Cadee - Kendric Davis
Joel Peterson - Bryce Cotton
John Casey - Bryce Cotton
Lanard Copeland - Kendric Davis
Mark Worthington - Bryce Cotton
Olgun Uluc - Bryce Cotton

The consensus: Kendric Davis (7), Bryce Cotton (6)