Keilor Thunder’s Daniel Foster has been elevated to the South East Melbourne Phoenix main roster, having signed a two-year contract.
Foster, who signed a development player contract in April, has been upgraded after showing outstanding growth through the off-season and pre-season.
The Perth-born guard joined the Phoenix following his college career in the NCAA with the Nevada Wolf Pack.
The 24-year-old has worked closely with the Phoenix coaching and high-performance staff in recent months, culminating in his promotion ahead of the new campaign.
Phoenix basketball operations general manager Simon Mitchell praised Foster’s commitment and professionalism.
“Since signing with the Phoenix in a development role, Daniel has quickly earned the respect of his teammates and coaching staff,” he said.
“Daniel brings a great attitude, competes at a high level, and is a fantastic teammate. We’re really looking forward to his continued development over the next two years.”
Foster scored in two of the Phoenix’s three recent pre-season games.
Foster fills the final spot on the Phoenix’s main roster for the season, with the club still able to sign additional development players.
Foster spent last season with the Thunder where he average 18 points, four assists and eight rebounds a game.
He previously also spent time at the Hume City Broncos.
Speaking after signing a development contract, Foster said it had all happened quicker than he expected.
“It’s pretty good, pretty stoked about it,” he said at Star Weekly in May. “Last year I did some workouts at the club and a bit of pick up.
“Once I got home I did some more workouts at the facility and got the offer. It was maybe a little sooner than I was expecting, but it’s better sooner rather than later.”
Having been in America the past few years, Foster said it was good to be based in Melbourne for at least 12 months.
“That was a big thing,” he said. “To be at a great club like the Phoenix and being home in Melbourne is good for me as well.”
