Get to Know Your New NBL25 Phoenix Players: Matthew Hurt
6 Aug
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You have learnt more on our newest Phoenix players including Nathan Sobey, Jordan Hunter, Angus Glover, Luke Fennell, Derrick Walton Jr, Tom Vodanovich, Joe Wieskamp and Malique Lewis, now learn more on our third and final import for NBL25, Matthew Hurt.
Nickname: Mattyice
Position: Forward
Birthday: 20/04/2000
Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota
College Club: Duke University
What makes you excited about joining the Phoenix: Seeing the great city of Melbourne and being around a great group of guys and staff.
Favourite basketball memory: Playing in the NBA
Favourite NBA player growing up: Kevin Durant
Hobbies outside of basketball: Golf and gaming
Favourite Food: Chicken Alfredo
First concert: Jack Harlow
Favourite Movie: Ratatouille
If you weren’t a basketballer, what would you be: A detective
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