Mighty Martin makes NBL history

The Adelaide 36ers are into the NBL Grand Final after a dominant performance against the Melbourne Tigers.

WILDCATS skipper Damian Martin claimed an unprecedented fourth straight Defensive Player of the Year award, but teammate James Ennis missed out on MVP honours at the NBL's awards night.

Ennis was widely tipped to claim the league's top individual prize after dominating in the first half of the season to help set up Perth's league-best 21-7 regular season record.

But Wollongong guard Rotnei Clarke stormed home in the second half of the campaign to claim the prize, narrowly edging out Melbourne's Chris Goulding and consigning Ennis to third place.

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA — MARCH 30: James Ennis of the Wildcats controls the ball during game two of the NBL Finals Series between the Wollongong Hawks and the Perth Wildcats at WIN Entertainment Centre on March 30, 2014 in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

Clarke averaged 21.1 points per game (fourth in the league), while knocking down an equal league-best 95 three-pointers to lead the Hawks into the playoffs.

Ennis can consider himself unlucky after averaging 21.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, ranking in the league's top four in both categories.

Martin was the standout defensive performer, finishing with 68 steals to lead the next best — teammate Ennis — by 27.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA — MARCH 28: Rhys Martin of the Hawks goes to the basket against Damian Martin (left) and Shawn Redhage of the Wildcats during game one of the NBL Semi Final series between the Perth Wildcats and the Wollongong Hawks at Perth Arena on March 28, 2014 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

He became the first player in league history to win the award in four straight seasons.

Cats reserve centre Tom Jervis secured the Rookie of the Year prize following an outstanding debut season, where he filled in admirably for the injury-affected Matt Knight across more than half of the campaign.

Hawks mentor Gordie McLeod was named Coach of the Year after guiding his side into the postseason, while Kevin Tiggs snared Sixth Man of the year honours.

Melbourne point guard Nate Tomlinson was named the league's Most Improved Player.

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