Former Perth Wildcats import Michael Frazier II has been handed a second alternative to play within the NBL after signing with the Illawarra Hawks.
Frazier skilled a turbulent time on the Wildcats final season, with the American battling harm, type after which having to undergo the problem of watching the membership try to interchange him, solely to then stay a part of the Red Army when a FIBA clearance for John Brown III didn’t come via earlier than the NBL deadline.
The 28-year-old was chosen for Team USA as a part of the current World Cup qualifiers and Illawarra have determined he’s the perfect man to interchange injured import George King.
“As a coaching staff, we were united in our want for the club to attract the best possible talent available, and we feel we have done that in the acquisition of Michael,” Illawarra coach Jacob Jackomas mentioned.
“He is a willing defender with great size and strength, and be it at the three-point line or getting downhill and attacking the basket, we feel like he will make an immediate impact on the group.”
Frazier will get two alternatives to face off towards his former Wildcats teammates. Perth will journey to Illawarra for a recreation on New Year’s Eve after which the Hawks will play at RAC Arena on January 27.
Illawarra have struggled all season and are on the underside of the ladder with just one win. They suffered a coronary heart breaking loss to Sydney Kings on Sunday when Shaun Bruce produced a game-winning buzzer beater to present the Kings an 83-82 victory.
“The guys showed the fight and grit that we expect of them against the Kings, and with Peyton (Siva) and Michael joining the line-up in the games to come, we see a real opportunity to get back on the winners’ list and do so consistently,” Jackomas mentioned.
