Lingard Goes Again

The Ballarat Miners are excited to announce that Jordan Lingard has re-signed for the 2023 NBL1 South Season.

Lingard joined the Miners in 2019 and is now known as a local. Upon re-signing with the club Lingard said “Ballarat has been my home for the last 5 years, I have been welcomed and supported amazingly by not only the organisation but also the community of Ballarat so it was a no-brainer when I was asked to return”.

Ballarat Miners Men’s Head Coach Luke Sunderland is pleased to have Lingard returning saying “Jordan proved himself to be an invaluable contributor last season and I'm looking forward to him expanding on that role while also providing veteran leadership.”

Sunderland added, “The intangibles he brings along with his no-fuss team-first attitude will help our incoming players settle quickly.”

Lingard averaged 14mins, 3 points and 3 rebounds per game for the Miners in 2022.

Each offseason Lingard returns to his home club Colac Kookas in the CBL where he began his season strongly averaging 23 points a game before going down with a serious ankle injury.

Lingard said, “After my serious ankle injury I have been rehabbing and working on my fitness the best I can to stay in shape for when I am cleared to return to full training.”

Ballarat Miners Elite Teams Committee Member Matt Sheehan said, “Jordan returning was a priority for us, he is a great player and person who has made Ballarat home and we are so pleased to have him here.”

Sheehan added, “It’s obvious that Jordan is a fan favourite on the court and in the community and we can’t wait to see what he can achieve this year”.

Lingard is expected to return to full training in February before the NBL1 South season starts on April 1^st.

Lingard joins fellow signings Nic Pozoglou, Zac Dunmore and Tyler Rudolph for the Men’s team with more player announcements coming.

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