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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
NBA champion Alex Ducas returning to Australia
Australian NBA champion Alex Ducas has signed a one-year deal with the Brisbane Bullets in a major coup for their NBL rebuild. Part of Oklahoma City's 2024/25 championship-winning roster, 24-year-old Ducas had been linked with the Bullets for weeks before his arrival was confirmed Monday. A 201cm tall swingman originally from Geraldton, Ducas brings size and accuracy from deep to a Bullets side hoping to snap a six-year play-offs drought under new coach Stu Lash. "I'm pumped to be coming back to Australia and putting on a Bullets jersey," Ducas said. "Winning a title with OKC was unbelievable, but I'm ready to bring that energy and mindset to Brisbane." Ducas went undrafted in 2024 but signed a two-way contract at OKC to split his time between the Thunder's NBA side and their G-League affiliate. He played 21 games in his NBA rookie season but did not feature in the play-offs as the Thunder broke through for their first championship since 1979, when they were still based in Seattle as the Supersonics. Ducas nevertheless received a championship ring for his role in the squad, becoming just the ninth Australian-born player to taste NBA glory. Prior to his professional career, Ducas played college basketball at Saint Mary's, the alma mater of fellow Australian NBA players Patty Mills, Jock Landale and Matthew Dellavedova, winning the NCAA's West Coast Conference championship in 2024. Ducas' arrival at the Bullets comes after the side landed former NBL MVP Jaylen Adams, who has played the past two seasons with the Sydney Kings. "After months of targeted recruitment and behind-the-scenes strategy, the Bullets' patient approach is paying off," said Lash. "Alex has been on our radar for a long time. We waited for the right moment, and this is it. His talent and work ethic are a great fit for the club."
Reuters
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Santa Clara extends coach Herb Sendek thru 2029-30
July 21 - Santa Clara and Herb Sendek agreed to a contract extension for the men's basketball coach through 2029-30 on Monday. Sendek has coached the West Coast Conference program since 2016 after previous stops at Miami (Ohio), North Carolina State and Arizona State. "I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to coach the men's basketball program at Santa Clara," Sendek said in a statement. "We will continue to be a program that is easy to cheer for and one that the entire Bronco Community can be proud of. We have a tremendous fan base and I'm so grateful for their support over the years. Santa Clara is a special place and I'm thrilled to continue to be a part of it. I want to say thank you to Dr. Sullivan, Heather Owen and the Santa Clara Board of Trustees for this opportunity and for continuing to believe in what we are doing." In 31 seasons as a Division I head coach, Sendek has amassed a 574-415 record, including NCAA Tournament appearances with Miami (1995), NC State (five straight from 2002-06) and Arizona State (2009, 2014). At Santa Clara, Sendek has a 161-120 record, including four straight 20-win seasons. That's already good for the fourth-most wins in Broncos program history. "Coach Sendek is the right person to lead Santa Clara men's basketball and I am thrilled that he will continue to do so," athletic director Heather M. Owen said in a statement. "I have been impressed with his ability to navigate the ever-changing landscape that is college athletics while remaining true to our Santa Clara values. He is one of the best teachers in the game and we are grateful to have him as the leader of our program." --Field Level Media
NBC Sports
21-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Santa Clara extends coach Herb Sendek's contract through 2029-30 season
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Santa Clara basketball coach Herb Sendek signed a contract extension on Monday that will keep him at the school through the 2029-30 season. Athletic director Heather Owen said she believes Sendek is the right person to lead the Broncos' program. 'I have been impressed with his ability to navigate the ever-changing landscape that is college athletics while remaining true to our Santa Clara values,' she said in a statement. 'He is one of the best teachers in the game and we are grateful to have him as the leader of our program.' Sendek was originally hired in 2016 and is set to enter his 10th season at the helm for Santa Clara. He has a 161-120 record for the Broncos and has the fourth most wins in program history. The Broncos have won at least 20 games in five of the past six seasons, falling short only in the COVID-shortened 20-game campaign in 2020-21. Santa Clara has finished in the top four in the West Coast Conference in four straight seasons. Sendek has a 574-415 career record at Miami of Ohio, N.C. State, Arizona State and Santa Clara. He has made the NCAA Tournament eight times but is seeking his first appearance with the Broncos. Santa Clara hasn't made the NCAA Tournament since 1996.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Santa Clara extends coach Herb Sendek's contract through 2029-30 season
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Santa Clara basketball coach Herb Sendek signed a contract extension on Monday that will keep him at the school through the 2029-30 season. Athletic director Heather Owen said she believes Sendek is the right person to lead the Broncos' program. 'I have been impressed with his ability to navigate the ever-changing landscape that is college athletics while remaining true to our Santa Clara values," she said in a statement. "He is one of the best teachers in the game and we are grateful to have him as the leader of our program.' Sendek was originally hired in 2016 and is set to enter his 10th season at the helm for Santa Clara. He has a 161-120 record for the Broncos and has the fourth most wins in program history. The Broncos have won at least 20 games in five of the past six seasons, falling short only in the COVID-shortened 20-game campaign in 2020-21. Santa Clara has finished in the top four in the West Coast Conference in four straight seasons. Sendek has a 574-415 career record at Miami of Ohio, N.C. State, Arizona State and Santa Clara. He has made the NCAA Tournament eight times but is seeking his first appearance with the Broncos. Santa Clara hasn't made the NCAA Tournament since 1996. ___ AP college basketball: and
Toronto Star
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Santa Clara extends coach Herb Sendek's contract through 2029-30 season
Santa Clara head coach Herb Sendek watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. Mary's in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference men's tournament, March 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt, file) SM flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false :
