Brad Newley joins the Blues

Frankston Blues (FDBA) are pleased to announce Brad Newley has signed with the club for NBL1 South 2023 Season.

A dual Olympian, Newley has over 300 NBL games in his career (Townsville Crocs, Sydney Kings and Melbourne United).

The 198cm small forward has experience from across the globe, representing Australia at both the Beijing Olympics and London Olympics. He’s competed in three World Championships (2006, 2010, 2014) and won two Commonwealth Games gold medals (2006, 2018).

Newley was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the 54th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft and has also enjoyed successful stints in Greece, Turkey, Lithuania, and Spain.

Recognised for his ultra-competitive attitude, Newley is known as an elite-level threat in transition, with an uncanny ability to finish plays and score the basketball.

Brad Newley spoke about joining the Frankston Blues.

“I’m excited to make my NBL1 debut with such a proud and historic club in the Frankston Blues”

“The club has been successful in recent years with a strong nucleus of returning players and I’m looking forward to bringing my experience to the table”

Brad Newley joins head coach Andrew Harms' roster of Igor Hadziomerovic, Daniel Trist, Tom Garrett, Lachlan Barker and Lucas Barker.

The Frankston Blues NBL1 Season starts Saturday 1st April 2023.

 

 

 

 

 

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