Barry Ready For New Challenge

Talented and versatile Guard Jack Barry is the latest signing for the Ringwood Hawks who will start their NBL1 season this Saturday night.

After building a reputation as one of the top players in the Big V over the last 6 years, the Hawks were able to present a challenge that Barry was ready to embrace.

“NBL1 is definitely the league you want to be playing in these days.” Barry said.

“The level of play week in and week out is a great challenge, there are no easy games in NBL1 South.”

Barry was a star at the Hawthorn Magic in the Big V Championship division, he was well known around the league a great shooter and also a team leader and was coveted by the Hawks since the NBL1 competition started in 2019. The Hawks had developed plenty of respect for Barry when they were battling it out in the Big V and they could definitely see a role for him in 2021.

“Jack fits what we always look for, a good person first and foremost.” Hawks Assistant Coach Mark Sutton said.

“He is a great shooter, can run the point and is unselfish and puts the team first.”

Since arriving at the Hawks, Barry has displayed all those characteristics and will be a big part of whether the Hawks are going to be serious finals threats this year. Barry and his Hawks  first test will be this Saturday night in week one of NBL1 action is a big one with a road trip to Eltham. The Wildcats and Hawks always put on a great show with some classic battles over the past 5 years. In 2019, it too 2 overtimes for the Hawks to get the win over Eltham and this game may be just as competitive.