Shaq attack set for centre

AHEAD of this month’s 2022 Coles Express NBL1 South season start, the Ballarat Miners have announced a key name will join the club, with NCAA Division 1 Wichita State University basketballer Shaquille Morris added to the roster.

In his senior year with the Wichita State Shockers the 203-centimetre-tall centre averaged just under 22 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.

Most recently, he’s been competing in Japan’s top comp and the big man said, “winning means so much” to him and he expects to achieve success with the Miners.

“With coach Luke [Sunderland], the staffing group, and incoming imports. I thought to myself, wow, now this is a team that can win a championship… It was an easy yes,” he said.

“With my experience, I will bring leadership, high basketball IQ, a strong defensive presence, and dominance on the inside.

“I’ve heard the people of Ballarat are amazing and love the Miners, so I’m excited to see the community and I’m looking forward to spreading my knowledge of the game to the youth of Ballarat.”

Sunderland said “Shaq” will have a big on-court presence.

“He has exceptional ability to go with his physical tools. His on-court resume is quite extensive with a great college career at a very high level in one of the most successful eras at Wichita State,” he said.

“Having had experience internationally already, he will be in good stead to play in the NBL1 South.

“We are excited to get him on the court alongside our already strong squad, and add another element to our team for the 2022 season.”