MACKAY, QUEENSLAND – McDonald’s Mackay Meteorettes star Cayla George has been named the 2021 NBL1 North Most Valuable Player.

George had a dominant season in Mackay as she averaged 22.4 points, 16.5 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. The 32-year-old split her NBL1 commitments with the Tokyo Olympics, where she amassed 13 points and 7.3 rebounds per game for the Opals.

George headlined the NBL1 North Women’s All-Star Five which also included Mikaela Ruef (Logan), Nadeen Payne (Southern Districts Spartans), Maddison Rocci (Southern Districts) and Steph Reid (Townsville Flames).

Full list of NBL! North award winners:

NBL1 North Men’s MVP – Jeremy Kendle (Logan Thunder)

NBL1 North Women’s MVP – Cayla George (McDonald’s Mackay Meteorettes)

NBL1 North Men’s All-Star Five – Jeremy Kendle (Logan Thunder), Jason Cadee (Gold Coast Rollers), Tanner Krebs (USC Rip City), Emmanuel Malou (McDonald’s Mackay Meteors), Harry Froling (McDonald’s Mackay Meteors)

NBL1 North Women’s All-Star Five – Cayla George (McDonald’s Mackay Meteorettes), Mikaela Ruef (Logan), Nadeen Payne (Southern Districts Spartans), Maddison Rocci (Southern Districts), Steph Reid (Townsville Flames)

NBL1 North Men’s Coach of the Year – Luke Cann (Logan Thunder)

NBL1 North Women’s Coach of the Year – Shannon Seebohm (Townsville Flames)

NBL1 North Men’s Youth Player of the Year – Nick Stoddart (Brisbane Capitals)

NBL1 North Women’s Youth Player of the Year – Lara McSpadden (Rockhampton Cyclones)

NBL1 North Men’s Points Leader – Majok Deng (Cairns Marlins)

NBL1 North Women’s Points Leader – Amanda Johnson (South West Metro Pirates)

NBL1 North Men’s Rebounds Leader – Matthew Hodgson (Ipswich Force)

NBL1 North Women’s Rebounds Leader – Mikaela Ruef (Logan Thunder)

NBL1 North Men’s Assists Leader – Jason Cadee (Gold Coast Rollers)

NBL1 North Women’s Assists Leader – Mikhaela Cann (Logan Thunder)

NBL1 North Men’s Blocks Leader – Sam Froling (Townsville Heat)

NBL1 North Women’s Blocks Leader – Chelsea Brook (McDonald’s Mackay Meteorettes)