Wyndham has locked in a number of key pieces for this year’s Big V men’s championship season, including a number of familiar faces.
Nick Black has made the move down interstate, while Alex Holcombe joins the club having recently played in Mexico
import Malik Miller is returning for another season, along with youngster Gojco Stevkovski and Xavier Cotton.
Coach Stuart McMurray said Holcombe would add to the side defensively.
“I’m really excited for Alex to join us; his superior shot-blocking and rebounding is something we desperately need for the 2025-26 year,” he said.
“He’s a defensive specialist and rim protector who is looking to come back to Australia after leading the NBL1 West in blocks during the 2024 season, and we expect him to be a game-changer for our program.”
Black brings a scoring punch and is expected to be a pillar of the team’s culture, bringing a veteran-like voice to the locker room.
“I’m super excited to be playing for Wyndham this season under coach Stuart and the rest of the staff,” Black said. “I am really liking how our pieces are meshing so far, we are a group with championship aspirations.”
The club announced that Miller would be back for year two and with a point to prove.
Miller started 12 games for Wyndham last season, averaging 19.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and one steal per game.
Miller said was excited to be back for a second season.
“I look forward to getting better each day and the only goal for this year is a championship. Nothing more. Nothing less.”
McMurray said they were thrilled to have him back.
He said he brings a unique ability to dominate at both ends of the floor.
In his debut season, Stevkovski earned seven starts as a young guard averaging eight points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
Wyndham said at 21-year-old he is one of the most exciting young prospects in the league.
McMurray said Stevkovski’s elite court vision and ability to compete with the men at only 21 years old is impressive.
“He has worked incredibly hard on improving his scoring ability during the break, and we expect him to take a huge leap forward with Wyndham this season.”
Cotton had a strong debut season with Wyndham, averaging just under 10 points a game.
“I’m excited to have Xavier back for his tremendous leadership, his athletic on-court bounce, and his ability to post a highlight every time he steps on the floor,” McMurray said. “He brings a wealth of experience to our group and is ready to leave his stamp on year two as we push for success.”
