Jonah Antonio joins the Illawarra Hawks as Nominated Replacement Player for NBL26

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The Illawarra Hawks have announced the signing of Jonah Antonio as a Nominated Replacement Player for NBL26.

Averaging 15.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.6 steals per game for the East Perth Eagles in the 2025 NBL1 West season, the 28-year-old will bring some valuable experience to the Hawks lineup.

Antonio helped guide the Eagles to an eighth-placed finish in NBL1 West, and while they managed to win their first final against the Joondalup Wolves, they weren't able to get past the Rockingham Flames in their Semi Final matchup.

Antonio’s season was highlighted by a strong performance against the Warwick Senators where he finished with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals. Check out the highlights from his performance below:

For more highlights from the Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Finals and the recent NBL1 season, check out the NBL1 YouTube page HERE.

NBL26 begins on Thursday, September 18 as Melbourne United head to Tasmania to take on the JackJumpers. For details on how to watch, click HERE.