Hume City Broncos’ Kavione Green has again been crowned the Big V men’s championship most valuable player.
After winning the MVP award with the Bellarine Storm last season, Green made it two in a row after a standout season with the Broncos this year.
Green averaged nearly 25 points per game and 7.64 rebounds a game as the Broncos made it through to the grand final.
Back in America, Green said it was really good feeling to claim the award for a second time
“It’s a blessing to be recognised as the most valuable for a second straight season especially with so much talent spread across the league,” he said.
“It became a weekly battle to bring the best out in me. In regard to feeling of course happy, blessed and honored but it’s more so seeing the preparation, the discipline, the consistency that went into the process which was more rewarding than anything.”
Green said last year he focused on playing free flowing basketball and doing everything and anything it took to try to stand out as well as find a way to help the team win.
This year more strategic planning went into his daily routine.
“This year’s MVP I had more of a detailed idea of the things I wanted to accomplish with already achieving that goal a year prior,” he said.
“I didn’t wanna come into this season over doing things and trusting my teammates more, and using my abilities to my advantage.
“Everything worked out how it was supposed to and with the help of my teammates and coaches I was able to achieve this honour for a second consecutive season.”
Green said not only did the Broncos compete at a high level, but they enjoyed being around each other more than anything.
He said he was more than happy to be part of the Broadmeadows basketball culture.
“I feel for a basketball team to have any success, the sense of humor has to come from the core but with a balance of laughter and knowing when to lock in and focus as well.
“Also being able to hold each other accountable without any personal agendas was big as well.
“I felt as from the first time we all got together until the end it was a never ending ball of positive energy.”
Green said while it was disappointing not to claim the championship, he was so proud of the group and what they achieved.
“As someone who is a competitor it’s always going to leave a sour taste feeling as if “what if” or “could have I done more” but in all honestly seeing the resilience from this group I couldn’t be more proud,” he said.
“Not only did we get everyone’s best shot but we took it and figured it out, just unfortunately came up short in the last game that counted the most.”
Green said Broadmeadows Basketball Association was a special place.
Even in America, he was thinking about the under-12 girls and their grand final which was on Friday night.
“Those who volunteer their time to coach rep teams or run domestic clubs or just anyone who gives their time to shape what Broadmeadows basketball is, deserves to be recognized as well,” he said.
“Seeing the excitement on kids within the club faces when they see you and sometimes even setting time aside to have a chat or participate in whatever they have going on.
“Seeing how one or two high fives can bring excitement and joy is all that needs to be said.”
