Adelaide 36ers sign US Import Brandon Paul

The Adelaide 36ers are pleased to announce the signing of Brandon Paul for the remainder of the 2021 NBL season.

The 29-year-old Illinois native started his professional basketball career in 2013 after a standout NCAA career at the University of Illinois where he became only the second player in the program's 115-year history to reach milestones of at least 1500 points, 500 rebounds, 300 assists, and 100 steals.

He spent a few months as a professional with the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Summer League team, before signing with Nizhny Novgorod in Russia for the 2013-14 season. He then had further stints in Europe with teams in Spain and Turkey.

The 6'4 (193 cm) guard was one of the stronger performers in the 2017 NBA Summer League averaging 15 points, five rebounds, and just shy of three assists. He was subsequently signed by the San Antonio Spurs for the 2017-2018 NBA season going on to play 64 games. Against the Boston Celtics in October 2017 Paul chalked up 18 points and five rebounds to show his capabilities at the highest level.

In 2019, Paul joined the Zhejiang Golden Bulls in the Chinese Basketball Association, he debuted with 40 points and less than a week later he chalked up a triple-double with 51 points, 17 rebounds, and 11 assists. 

EuroLeague team and Greek powerhouse Olympiacos contracted Paul for the 2019-2020 season and following his time there he returned to the United States awaiting the right opportunity.  

Chairman Grant Kelley welcomes Brandon Paul to the Adelaide 36ers, “We are thrilled to have someone of Brandon’s talent join the club and look forward to him combining with Josh Giddey on our backcourt and strengthening our offensive capabilities".

Brandon Paul is looking forward to joining his new teammates and taking on the challenge ahead. 

"I'm looking forward to the opportunity and to contributing every way I can with the 36ers. I know quite a few players across the NBL and have heard great things about the league, so I cannot wait to get there and be part of it. Things moved quickly because the fit for myself and the 36ers feels right", Paul said today from his home in Chicago. 

General Manager of Basketball, Jeff Van Groningen, said, "Brandon Paul is an elite level athlete with strengths on both sides of the ball that will improve our team. His scoring ability and athleticism on the open floor will resonate with his teammates and our fans. He has considerable international experience, having spent time in the NBA, Euroleague, Asia, and the NBA G-League, and from that he's drawn an understanding of the game that we believe will assist him in making a smooth transition to this strong NBL competition".  

Paul is expected to arrive in Australia in late February. 

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