NBL back to Canberra? ACT govt in talks to host major event this year
So it seems fitting teams could contest the Loggins-Bruton Cup in Canberra - named after NBL Hall of Fame members Leroy Loggins and Cal Bruton - given the latter's connection to the Cannons. Bruton was the team's head coach - once even luring Magic Johnson to play for the Cannons - and remains an advocate for Canberra's return to the NBL.
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West Australian
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- West Australian
‘No regrets': Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena at peace with how Bryce Cotton negotiations played out
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Perth Now
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