Phoenix Add Will Cummings for NBL24

Cummings, who has played across Europe and Asia, has won a number of scoring titles and MVP trophies across the globe, as well as a EuroCup victory in 2018.

The American guard last played in China and will head down under for the first time to link up with head coach Mike Kelly’s squad.

“I’ve always been interested in playing in Australia so when the opportunity presented itself, I wanted to make the move,” Cummings said.

“I’ve been able to speak to coach Kelly, we just talked about team and expectations, I just want to bring winnings ways and get another championship.”

The 30-year-old won’t be completely foreign to the setup, having played two seasons alongside fellow import Alan Williams in Russia for Lokomotiv Kuban.

Phoenix head coach Mike Kelly believes the 188cm American will fit nicely into the group as the hunt for a maiden title commences in September

“Will Cummings will give us another high-level creative ball-handler who scores as well as facilitates,” Kelly said.

“He’s experienced, he’s talented, and he’ll no doubt elevate our group.”

Cummings will arrive in Melbourne next week.

(Cummings completes Phoenix NBL24 roster, adding his talent to the backcourt with fellow import Gary Browne.)

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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