The Adelaide 36ers confirmed on Monday they have mutually parted ways with guard Dejan Vasiljevic.<\/p>\n
Vasiljevic played 90 games in Sixers colours since signing on with the club during the NBL24 season, averaging 15.1 points (including 2.6 triples), 3.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.<\/p>\n
Adelaide 36ers General Manager of Basketball Operations, Matt Weston said Vasiljevic, 28, had made a memorable contribution during his time at the club.<\/p>\n
\u201cDJ came to our club at a time when we needed experience and leadership, and he has been really valuable in that space,\u201d Weston said.<\/p>\n
\u201cLast season he was asked to play a different role and had some important moments, however as we discussed with him our club\u2019s vision for NBL27 and beyond, it became apparent that we were moving in different directions.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are grateful for everything DJ has brought to the club, and we wish him and his partner Paigan well with their next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vasiljevic, who was one of three 36ers co-captains in NBL26, said it was a difficult decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cI genuinely enjoyed my time at the Adelaide 36ers. I made a lot of friends and desperately wanted to win for the city and the state of South Australia,\u201d Vasiljevic said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s hard to leave that behind but basketball careers are short and I need to give myself the best chance to make the most of mine.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m extremely grateful for the way my partner and I have been welcomed and embraced by people in Adelaide, and we\u2019ll take a lot of good memories and strong friendships with us.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Australian Boomers\u2019 departure leaves six-time MVP Bryce Cotton, Zylan Cheatham, Flynn Cameron, Isaac Humphries, Isaac White, and Ben Griscti as contracted players on Mike Wells’ roster for next season.<\/p>\n
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