As National Basketball League players take some time off after the 2021-22 season, a Wimmera basketball stalwart has reflected on finals efforts of a home-grown talent.
Former Horsham basketball figurehead Owen Hughan emphasised Sydney Kings guard and former Horsham Hornet basketballer Shaun Bruce’s ‘all-round talent’ was pivotal in the Kings’ final championship game win against Tasmania JumpJacks.
Mr Hughan said Bruce, who re-signed for another two years with the Kings this week, was a main reason for the Kings’ win and he believed the side might have lost its championship series if Bruce was not on the team.
“Sydney Kings could have easily lost two of its three eventual series wins if Bruce had not played,” he said.