Son of a gun Vlahov returns to Perth

The Perth Redbacks have re-signed son of a gun Ethan Vlahov for the 2021 NBL1 West season.

Vlahov is the son of three-time NBL champion with the Perth Wildcats Andrew Vlahov, and he will be looking to take his game to the next level in 2021.

“It was super easy to decide to come back. I love the group that played in the West Coast Classic. We had so much fun and it was a no-brainer for me to recommit,” Vlahov said.

“It was such a fun team, I even enjoyed being able to sit back while I was on the bench and be a spectator watching those guys. They play some wicked basketball.

“The role I played at the West Coast Classic was obviously a big step up in terms of minutes compared to previous SBL seasons and that has just helped me develop that bit quicker. I’m looking to step it up again and keep going until I can find a solid role.

“I think we do have the stuff to beat any team we come up against in NBL1 so I’m excited to compete as one of those top teams. And for us to be one of the teams that when people see they are playing us – they want to try and take our scalp.”

While he would love to one day make the NBL, Vlahov has his immediate focus on leading the Redbacks to glory.

“That’d be ideal if I can make it to the NBL one day, but I don’t try to look too far ahead and set huge long-distance goals,” he said.

“I try to keep it more short term. Coming off last season my goals are to keep those minutes or increase them. And then having goals within the game of playing my role and not trying to go out and score a million points.

“I just want to do what I can to help the team win because in the end that’s when you have the most fun. Getting the win and going back to the locker room and celebrating with the boys is 10 times more fun than getting 20 or 30 points and having a loss.”

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