Brisbane Bullets welcome Deng Adel

The Brisbane Bullets are pleased to announce the signing of Deng Adel on a one year contract for NBL25.

Adel is a 6-7 athletic forward with experience both internationally and in the NBL. The 27- year-old is currently playing for Boulazac in France averaging 8.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.

 

 

 

 

 

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Following a successful college career at the University of Louisville, Adel had a stint in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018-19 where he saw playing time across 19 games.

Adel spent one season in the NBL with the Illawarra Hawks in 2020/21 before returning overseas playing in the G League, Canada, Denmark and France.

Bullets Hostplus Head Coach Justin Schueller welcomed Adel to the Club.

“We had a clear focus to bring in more athleticism and versatility to our roster and Deng is the perfect player to help us in these areas.”

“He is a talent of the highest level, and we are excited to welcome him back to the NBL.”

Adel joins Josh Bannan, Tyrell Harrison, Sam McDaniel, Mitch Norton, Casey Prather, Isaac White and Rocco Zikarsky on the Bullets roster for NBL25.

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