A KEY forward has signed on to return to the Ballarat Miners for 2024.<\/p>\n
For a second year, Jake Lloyd will play the NBL1 South Season with the team.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe people involved at the club made the decision even easier, and with a core group of us already coming back, along with some of the newer signings, I just know that we are going to have a successful and enjoyable season in 2024,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just felt like I had more to prove in the Ballarat uniform and wanted to show that to my coach, teammates, and the Ballarat community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ballarat Miners head coach Luke Brennan said he values Lloyd\u2019s versatility, shooting and defensive abilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cJake is a great teammate who still has plenty of growth left in his game and I\u2019m excited to see that happen as the season progresses,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Lloyd previously competed with the Bendigo Braves, who the Miners will play in round one on Wednesday 3 April at home at Selkirk Stadium.<\/p>\n
He is confirmed to represent the team this year, alongside Max Cody, Amos Brooks, and import Tyler Rudolph.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s great to have Jake back on board with the Miners for another season,\u201d said Ballarat Miners elite teams committee member Matt Sheehan.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of our off-season priorities was Jake’s return to the Miners. Jake is a true two-way player and will provide coach Luke Brennan with the flexibility of playing many different positions for the Miners this season.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith Nic Pozoglou pursuing his basketball career in Europe currently, Jake will have much more responsibility for the team this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cJake is a pure team player, very well liked amongst the playing group, and is a great role model for our Junior Miners coming through.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A KEY forward has signed on to return to the Ballarat Miners for 2024. For a second year, Jake Lloyd will play the NBL1 South Season with the team. \u201cThe people involved at the club made the decision even easier, and with a core group of us already coming back, along with some of the […]<\/p>\n