Phoenix NBL24 Roster Finalised

Written By
Aaron Pereira for Phoenix Media
That’s the bold statement South East Melbourne Phoenix part-owner Josh Childress has declared ahead of the upcoming NBL season.
Childress, who has been with the Phoenix for its entire five-year existence, has seen a number of different list combinations.
But he believes there is something special about the roster that will take the court for the season opener on September 28.
“This is a championship quality roster in my eyes,” Childress said.
“We have an MVP candidate from last year (Mitch Creek), a multiple international MVP winner in Will Cummings and the league-leaders in assists (Gary Browne) and rebounds (Alan Williams).
“More importantly, these guys are ultimate team players. Something that is core to the values of our club.
“Add in the recruiting of Craig Moller, and a tougher, more defensive bench, there are some real positive changes that have happened in the off-season.”
Australian basketball legends Brian Goorjian, Andrew Gaze and Lanard Copeland all lauded the recruitment, and retention, of the Phoenix imports.
Puerto Rican guard Gary Browne and US centre Alan Williams have been joined by international multi-MVP winning shooting guard American Will Cummings.
Cummings, who arrives next week, will bring multiple skills to the two guard position, with his passing ability matched by his prowess beyond the arc.
The Phoenix will take on California Baptist on Sunday at the State Basketball Centre, before travelling to the Gold Coast for the NBL Blitz in September.
Phoenix playing roster 2023/24
Player Height Position
Ben Ayre 184cm Guard
Gary Browne* 185cm Guard
Mitch Creek 196cm Forward
Will Cummings* 188cm Guard
Owen Foxwell 188cm Guard
Gorjok Gak 211cm Centre
Matt Kenyon 196cm Guard
Craig Moller 208cm Forward
Austin Rapp + 206cm Centre
Anzac Rissetto + 208cm Centre
Luke Rosendale + 195cm Guard
Kody Stattmann + 202cm Guard
Reuben Te Rangi 198cm Guard
Rhys Vague 206cm Forward
Alan Williams* 203cm Centre
*Import +Development Player
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