Young NBL Star Returns

South East Melbourne Phoenix guard Owen Foxwell will return to the Eltham Wildcats for the 2023 NBL1 South season.

Foxwell, a Bulleen Boomer junior who started his playing career in the Eastern Districts Junior Basketball Association (EDJBA) averaged 14.86ppg in his debut season for the Wildcats in 2022 including a season high 38-point 10 rebound double-double against North West Tasmania.

The electric 19-year-old guard will play a crucial role for the Wildcats in 2023 according to Head Coach Craig Stratford.

“Owen is one of the most exciting young guard talents in the country. After being awarded the NBL1 South youth player of the year in 2022 and then playing important minutes at the next level with South East Melbourne Phoenix in NBL 2023, we expect Owen is going to be ready to play a big role within our group in 2023.”

Foxwell continues to take his game to another level appearing in 17 NBL games for the South East Melbourne Phoenix in season 2022/23 where he improved in every statical category.

Owen is happy to be back and ready for the team to be successful.

“I am extremely excited to be back at the Eltham Wildcats to not only continue to improve my game but to play in front of the incredible fan base the Wildcats have and help bring a Championship to them!”

The NBL1 South season tips off on April 1^st at Diamond Valley. You can watch Owen and the rest of the Wildcats in action this season with an Eltham Wildcats NBL1 Membership. Simply visit https://elthamwildcats.nbl1.com.au/pages/nbl1-memberships for more information.

The NBL1 represents the highest level achievable for players, coaches, technical officials and game day staff in the Eltham Wildcats pathway. It provides individuals in the north-east of Melbourne with a chance to be exposed to the national leagues. The Eltham Wildcats aim to have teams that strongly represent the north-east of Melbourne and players who’ve come through the Eastern Districts Junior Basketball Association (EDJBA).