Deng Acuoth returns to the Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners

Basketball Ballarat are pleased to announce that Deng Acuoth will return to the Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners for the 2021 NBL1 South Season.

Acuoth will be back in the navy and gold for 2021 following his outstanding season for the Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners in 2019 where he received the Defensive Player of the Year Award at the Basketball Ballarat Awards Night.

Head Coach Brendan Joyce was looking forward to Acuoth being back in Ballarat when they hit the courts at the Ballarat Sports Events Centre for the first time.

“It’s fantastic to have Deng back at Ballarat. His improvement with us has been awesome and we will continue to develop his game for versatility to play both 4 & 5 positions.” Joyce said. 

“He will be a major focus within our structure and he has already proven what a great defensive player he is for our club.”

Joyce highlighted what Acuoth will bring to the team and expressed where he’ll focus his development.

“There is a lot of upside with his athleticism and natural ability. However, it is his offensive skill-set and leadership that we will be also working on coming into the season.” Joyce ended with.

Deng Acuoth joins Zac Dunmore, Jordan Lingard, Daniel Joyce, Matt Kenyon, William Hickey, Ethan Fiegert and Will Hynes as announced players on the Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners roster.

The Battle of the West Fan Day and Practice Game will take place at the Ballarat Sports Events Centre on April 9th, 2021.