Bowen ensures the future is bright for Redbacks

The Perth Redbacks have added talented youngster Nakia Bowen to their 2021 NBL1 West roster.

“Nakia has big potential and she is a sponge when it comes to learning,” coach Craig Allen said.

“She loves dissecting the game, developing her own skillsets and improving and progressing. Having finished school and able to take away the stresses of that environment, Nakia can spend even more time on her game.

“Given she has a huge upside, I can’t wait to see that improvement come through this season.”

Bowen is looking forward to the challenge of becoming a key piece in Perth’s rotation.

“I was new to the Redbacks last season after coming across from Perry Lakes so that was a bit of a change,” she said.

“But it felt like home the first day I got here, and everyone was super nice. I love it here; the coaches are awesome and I feel like we’ve got a really tight team. It’s a bit of a family feel so I’m excited to be coming back.

“Having just finished school at the end of last year and starting my Fine Art studies at uni, I can now spend more time focusing mainly on basketball, training and getting better.

“I’m super excited about it because I know I’ll get stronger and smarter on the court.”

Bowen joins Jess Jakens, Maddie Allen, Mak Dyer, Del Ashworth, Shenae Hartree, Sarah Allen and Ella Thornton-Elliott on the Redbacks’ roster for the upcoming season.