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The Age
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
‘A really dark time for me': How this Australian shook off his demons to land an NBA deal with the Cavs
Australian basketball star Tyrese Proctor is embracing every experience thrown at him as he prepares for his rookie NBA season with some downtime at home in Sydney. That includes shooting hoops with juniors at his old club, the Sutherland Sharks, and feeding the giraffes at Taronga Zoo, where his whole family was invited as a homecoming gift. The 21-year-old signed a four-year NBA contract worth at least $US3.4 million (A$5.25m) with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and reflected on how his success was built from heartbreak. In April 2024, Proctor was as low as he had been after shooting 0-9 as his highly favoured Duke University team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by North Carolina State in front of an audience of millions. The Blue Devils have a following bigger than several NBA teams, and that spotlight can turn harsh when you fail to perform. Proctor was expected to test his NBA Draft chances last year, as some scouts rated him worthy of a first-round pick, which carries a multi-million dollar guaranteed contract. 'It was a really dark time for me,' Proctor admitted. 'Just mentally. I think I shot 0-11 or something. I had a really bad finishing game and had a lot of ups and downs that season.
The Star
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Brendan goes back to where his career started Down Under
Brendan Gan in action for Kuala Lumpur. - Photo by Kuala Lumpur City FC PETALING JAYA: After more than a decade in Malaysia and a career defined by triumphs, trials, and tenacity, Brendan Gan returns to his first ever professional club. The former Selangor captain and Malaysian international has signed with Sutherland Sharks, the ground where he first made his professional debut as a 17-year-old in 2008. "We're beyond excited to welcome Brendan Gan back to where it all began," the club said in a statement. "His story is one of grit, elite mentality, and sheer football IQ." Brendan's football journey has been as inspiring as it has been globe-spanning. After rising through the ranks in Australia's National Premier Leagues (NPL), he went on to feature in the A-League with Sydney FC before carving out a commanding presence in South-East Asia. His time in Malaysia saw him don the coluors of Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan, Perak and most notably Selangor, where he wore the armband with pride and made 37 appearances for the Malaysian national team. But it wasn't just the silverware and caps that defined him. Brendan's public battle with cancer and remarkable comeback in 2022 turned him into more than just a footballer, he became a symbol of resilience. "Brendan has seen it all, titles, setbacks, cancer, comebacks, captaincy. "He brings unmatched experience, composure under pressure, and a drive to inspire the next generation in blue." Now wearing the 88 jersey, Brendan is set to play a pivotal role in the club's 2025 campaign, not just as a midfield anchor but as a mentor to younger players and a leader both on and off the pitch.
ABC News
05-07-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Basketballer Kouat Noi on the importance of coming home
Kouat Noi has been a powerhouse for the Sydney Kings in the NBL. This off season he's played for Sutherland Sharks in the NBL1 eastern conference... which means the day would eventually arrive where he'd face the Newcastle Falcons, in his hometown. That day arrived on July the 5th... with Noi describing it as a strange moment, with it being 11 years since he last played in the city. The South Sudanese-Australian basketballer has been in Newcastle in the lead up to the match on Saturday 5th July... visiting his old school with the hopes to inspire the next generation. He caught up with Bridget Murphy and Leah Gilbert ahead of the match.
