Sixers sign experienced shooter as replacement player

The Adelaide 36ers have signed New Zealand international Corey Webster as an injury replacement, bringing in valuable championship experience and perimeter shooting.

Webster has won three NBL titles with the New Zealand Breakers, as well as three New Zealand NBL Championships with the Wellington Saints and two NZNBL MVP awards (2014, 2017).

The 37-year-old has previously played 13 seasons in the NBL including 11 with the Breakers and two with the Perth Wildcats, where he formed a strong backcourt pairing with current 36ers captain Bryce Cotton.

Since leaving the Wildcats at the end of NBL24, Webster has been playing in the New Zealand NBL for the Auckland Tuatara and more recently the Manawatu Jets, averaging 18.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game as well as shooting 40.2 per-cent from three.

The 188cm guard also has over 100 international games to his name for the Tall Blacks.

In August he suited up alongside new 36ers teammate Flynn Cameron in a FIBA World Cup qualification game against Syria, scoring 22 points and recording five rebounds and three assists.

“Corey bring plenty of poise and experience to our group at a time where we’re missing a lot due to injury,” said Adelaide 36ers General Manager of Basketball Operations, Matt Weston.

‍“To have a player of his calibre come in and help with some ball handling and to keep defences honest because of his shooting ability will be of real value.

“That he already knows a couple of our players will hopefully mean he will settle into the group quickly.‍

“We’re looking forward to welcoming Corey to Adelaide and getting him on the court when he’s ready.”

The Adelaide 36ers will host Melbourne United for Ignite Cup points on Wednesday night, with a decision on Webster’s availability to play to be made after his arrival.