The Perth Redbacks have signed Jerami Grace, son of NBL legend Ricky, for the 2022 NBL1 West season.
The dynamic guard posted season averages of 19.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists for the Mandurah Magic last season and his signing brings extra strength, depth and firepower to Perth's back court for 2022.?
Redbacks NBL1 Director Nathan Barns iss thrilled to have Grace on board.
"We are so excited to have Jerami at the Redbacks in 2022," Barns said.
"We believe he will complement our team so well.
"He can play in any position and will add depth to our squad.
"With great mates already within our squad, Jerami will fit in easily and will add so much to our team.
"We see this as a really great signing in so many ways and cannot wait to see Jerami in red."
Perth men's coach CJ Jackson is equally excited to have the son of Wildcats Hall of Famer and friend Ricky Grace on his team for 2022.
"This is the final piece of our roster and we feel we have signed one of the top ten players of the past season," Jackson said.
"Jerami had a breakout year in 2021 with the Magic.
"He finished the season in the top ten in the league MVP voting.
"His ability to create shots for himself, his teammates, defend and rebound will be a very big asset for our club.
"I feel this is the ideal fit for Jerami playing alongside Tevin (Jackson), Louis (Timms), Wags (Joel Wagner) and Zac (Gattorna), some of our youth and latest signings.
"I am very excited to have him on board and look forward to seeing him in action for our great club."