Athletic energy ahead David Okwera has pledged to convey pleasure to Perth Wildcats followers after returning to his residence state on a three-year deal.
Days after Keanu Pinder embraced his WA roots and signed with the Cats, Melbourne United product Okwera adopted go well with, additional bolstering a Perth frontcourt that struggled at instances final NBL season.
The 20-year-old averaged 4.2 factors and three.3 rebounds in restricted alternatives final season, however will look to take his sport to the following degree after arriving within the west.
“It feels amazing to get the opportunity to play in front of my family and be around them, I’m really looking forward to it,” Okwera mentioned.
“JR (John Rillie) and the rest of the coaching staff are really invested in me developing into the player I want to be, and hopefully I can bring some excitement to the fans.”
Rillie backed the 208cm Okwera to have a paint presence and enhance with better alternative.
“With his best days still way ahead of him, he’s an exciting addition to the roster and he has a work ethic that will allow his game to grow,” Rillie mentioned.
“With David returning home to Perth, the Red Army can expect to see a versatile forward who has the ability to impact the game at both ends.”
The signings of Pinder and Okwera leaves the place of Wildcats reserve centre Majok Majok in jeopardy as Perth proceed to shake up their roster after lacking final season’s last 4.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
