{"id":38037,"date":"2025-08-01T18:06:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T18:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/38037\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T18:06:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T18:06:15","slug":"bullets-add-more-star-power-for-nbl26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/38037\/","title":{"rendered":"Bullets add more star power for NBL26"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Brisbane Bullets have secured another impressive addition ahead of the Hungry Jack\u2019s NBL26 Season, locking in the signature of import Javon Freeman-Liberty.<\/p>\n

Freeman-Liberty, 25, holds an impressive basketball resume, boasting experience in the NBA and affiliate G League.<\/p>\n

He averaged 20.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists in his most recent season with the Windy City Bulls.
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\u201cTo add a talent of Javon\u2019s calibre to our roster at this stage is really exciting. He\u2019s a hungry player who\u2019s ready to take the next step in his development as a professional,\u201d Brisbane Bullets head coach Stu Lash said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis toughness, ferocity, and willingness to compete make him a natural fit for what we value at the Brisbane Bullets.<\/p>\n

\u201cJavon will fit seamlessly into our playing group, and I have no doubt he\u2019ll make an immediate impact in the NBL.\u201d<\/p>\n

Freeman-Liberty grew a reputation as one of college basketball’s best two-way guards. In his senior year with DePaul (2021-22), he averaged 21.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited to come to Brisbane and join a team that\u2019s hungry for success,\u201d Freeman-Liberty said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe NBL has a reputation as one of the toughest leagues in the world, and I\u2019m ready to bring my grit, energy, and all-out eaort to the Bullets. I can\u2019t wait to meet the fans, get on the court with my teammates, and chase something special this season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Freeman-Liberty’s signing follows those of Jaylen Adams and Alex Ducas over the past fortnight.<\/p>\n

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