A pair of National Finalists have signed for the 2024 NBL1 season, with the Geraldton Buccaneers retaining Johny Narkle and the North Gold Coast Seahawks signing Cameron Goldfinch.
NBL1 West Finals MVP Johnny Narkle is back for 2024.
The Geraldton local and Noongar/Yamatji man had an enormous 2023, winning the Sixth Player of the Year award, NBL1 West championship, Finals MVP and being named to the Coles Express NBL1 National Finals All-Star Five.
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The 22-year-old scored 21 points with 11 rebounds in the Grand Final, clinching the title in the five-point win over the Joondalup Wolves.
His 2023 efforts were rewarded with a spot on the NBL1 West Select Team and an opportunity to try out for Melbourne United.
He joins championship coach Dayle Joseph as the first player signing for the Buccaneers.
After claiming the NBL1 North title with Ipswich, Cameron Goldfinch joins the North Gold Coast Seahawks for 2024.
A key rotation piece for Ipswich in last season’s title run, the former NBL player averaged 10.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists for the Force last season.
In the NBL1 National Finals, he showed his ability to carry a team, scoring 28 points against the Geraldton Buccaneers and 22 points with five rebounds against the Rockingham Flames.
Goldfinch said he cannot wait to return home to his original club for 2024.
"I can't express how excited I am to be back with my junior club for the 2024 NBL1 North season,” he said.
"There's something truly special about wearing those teal and navy colours – they're not just a uniform; they're a symbol of my basketball journey and a connection to my roots."
Stay up-to-date with all the latest NBL1 signings via the 2024 Roster Tracker here.
