Perth Wildcats have secured their Most Improved Player from final season, Michael Harris, on a two-year contract.
Harris had a right away influence for the Wildcats and compelled his approach into the rotation forward of extra skilled teammates regardless of being a Development Player. His new contract will see him stay a Development Player for an additional season after which transfer onto the principle roster.
“I really enjoyed last season, so I’m really excited to go around a couple more times and do it all again,” Harris mentioned. “This season I’m hoping to improve on both sides of the ball and I’m hoping I can be a more complete player and help the team in a variety of ways as we look to go further in the playoffs.”
Jack Andrew will even return as a Development Player regardless of solely getting one alternative on court docket in the course of the season.
Harris averaged almost 9 minutes on court docket for 17 video games. He scored 12 three-pointers whereas capturing at 40 per cent from the perimeter.
Harris is enjoying in New Zealand for the Otago Nuggets in the course of the low season. Wildcats General Manager of Basketball Operations Danny Mills mentioned the membership positioned an enormous emphasis on retaining Harris.
“After Michael’s first season with us and how he stepped up as a DP and worked his way into the rotation, it was a priority of ours this off-season to reward him and make sure he is in a Wildcats uniform for the foreseeable future,” he mentioned. “Michael’s unwavering confidence and ability to score the ball both from the perimeter and in getting on the rim brings an exciting element to how we play offensively as a team. “We look forward to his development playing in an increased role with the Otago Nuggets this off-season and how he transitions that experience back to the NBL next year.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
