Back-up guards Kevin White and Tyson Demos have already seen plenty of court time throughout the NBL Blitz and the Hawks’ final pre-season hit-out against Townsville.

The pair started in the club’s 95-87 victory over the Crocodiles when Martin was absent and Kevin Lisch on a minutes restriction. 

Their performances earned the praise of coach Rob Beveridge.

‘‘I had to put Kev White and Tyson in the one-spot, which was good for them to experience,” he said.

‘‘When I brought Kev Lisch into the game it was 100 per cent complete control. He’s that good.

‘‘We’ve had to put Whitey and Tyson in a position that they probably haven’t been used to, and they’ve learnt an enormous amount from that.

“It showed when we’re down at three-quarter time and win by eight.

“We came home like a hurricane.”