2019–20 South East Melbourne Phoenix season
The 2019–20 NBL season was the 1st season for the South East Melbourne Phoenix in the NBL. Preseason. As part of their first season in the NBL, the Phoenix had an extended pre-season. Their first two games were part of a tour of China, before they had five games in Melbourne against another Chinese team and three NBL teams. As a club in the NBL they also took part in the NBL Blitz and played games against the Sydney Kings and the New Zealand Breakers, however they opted out of the NBLxNBA games . Regular season. The regular season of the NBL consisted of 28 games, with the Phoenix's 14 home games shared between Melbourne Arena and the State Basketball Centre. The Phoenix are also playing in the opening game against their cross-town rivals, Melbourne United, in the NBL Throwdown. Awards. Player of the Week. Round 1, Mitch Creek Round 11, John Roberson Round 14, John Roberson