Ballarat Miners will be out to make another statement with back-to-back NBL1 assignments this weekend.
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Leading the first-year competition, the Hotondo Homes Miners face Ringwood at the Minerdome on Saturday night and Frankston at Frankston on Sunday.
It comes on the back of back-to-back wins last weekend.
Despite a busy schedule, fatigue is a long way from being an issue for the Miners, which is rolling with nine wins from 10 games - particularly for forward Deng Acuoth, who has played all 10 games and leads the league in blocked shots.
"I think the coaching staff has done a great job managing everyone's minutes and keeping everyone fresh, so I think we're pretty good."
Although Ringwood is sitting second last on the ladder, the Miners have no plans to underestimate it after being upset at home a fortnight ago.
"They're better than what their record indicates and we're not going to take them lightly. We'll be fully prepared for them," Acuoth said.
From there, Acuoth will get the defensive assignment on NBL big-man Majok Majok at Frankston.
Acuoth said he was looking forward to matching-up on the former Melbourne United big man. "Majok is a good player. He is very physical and knows how to get to his spots, so I'll try my best to slow him down," he said.
The Miners are at full strength after welcoming back import Marqueze Coleman from injury.
The Miners are at full strength after welcoming back import Marqueze Coleman from injury.
The American made an immediate impact for the Miners, scoring 40 points across both games and making his presence felt on the defensive end.
Miners head coach Brendan Joyce said his return has added some much-needed depth for the squad which is getting stronger by the week.
"We're really developing as a team, and with Marqueze getting two games under his belt - he's only going to get better which will strengthen our team," he said.