Melbourne United bring back big man Jo Lual-Acuil Jr to the NBL on a one-year deal with an option for a second season.
Baylor’s product comes from an excellent year in the CBA with the Nanjing Tongxi Monkey Kings, where he averaged 18.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks.
Acuil Jr will team up under the basket with Ariel Hukporti, a promising German prospect who in recent days has been confirmed for next year.
He’s coming home ????
We are very excited to announce that former United Champion, Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. is set to return to the club.Coming off a productive year in the CBA, JLA will once again don a United uniform.
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