After checking out his videos....I got juuust a little ridged.

Lets just say I'm excited!!!

Go Cats!!

Well, he isn't an nba swing man? He is an nbl swing man.

Okay, Perth are definitely making the playoffs.

As if they weren't going to...

watched him in summer league this guy is legit, wonder if cedric jackson got in his hear about playing in aus while they were in orlando....

Biometric stats page - http://www.nba.com/draft/2013/prospects/james-ennis/

Situation, I personally didn't think they would, thought Melbourne would get fourth. But this guy is incredible. Don't be surprised if this is Perth's only import though.

i don't go for perth, but i have to say this is awesome! Perth will win this year, and it's great to see a nba player in the league!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx0rDxRvejc

This wont be Perth's only import, theyve saved 10 points for a guard and Im pretty sure theyre going to use them. Could Adris Deleon be the 1-2 showman they are looking for?

Very interesting to see guys like Clarke and Ennis signing, I thought the dropping Aussie dollar might stop the recent spate of gun imports, but so far so good this year.

Deleon or Hurdle I would be happy with either for second import spot

Redhage shot 39% last season, Ennis 36% and Wagstaff 34%, so they will spread the floor, as will Knight's mid-range game, so while the 1-2 needs to be able to shoot I dont think he has to be a knockdown guy.

Deleon's streaky 33% might be enough given his ability to also hit pull-ups and get all the way to the rim.

Under Beveridge Perth's weakness was always at SF, but assuming their second import is good they have all the bases covered, albeit with less depth.

WOW, what a awesome signing for the NBL League.
Looking at his College stats, he will be the best SF in the league next year.
16pts, 6.7rbs, 2.1ast, 1.3blks, 1.8stls + shooting 49% from the floor.
As a Cairns fan, I wish we had signed this guy.

How's this for a potential wildcats roster?

Martin/Burdon
Deleon/Muo
Ennis/Hire
Redhage/Wagstaff
Knight/Jervis

Could run with Deleon as bench spark plus a few players can play multi positions. Not as deep as previous years but a safe bet for playoffs.

This signing makes a lot of sense for Perth. I'm already prepared for the eventuality of him leaving part way through the season, but I think the club signed him as much for the recognition factor as his ability to help us in the playoffs.

He will hopefully add some Dunigan-sized excitement and publicity for the Cats, which will be important for getting a good number of memberships sold and some buzz around the city to start off the season.

News on NBL TV Deal
http://www.watoday.com.au/sport/basketball/push-to-save-nbls-network-deal-20130809-2rn5j.html

Great pick up for Perth!

Really exciting for the cats can't wait to see who else they sign. Also has Tom Jervis been confirmed if so that another great signing

Ayinde Ubaka? Would be a good fit, knows Gleeson's system.

What is the time frame expected for Martin to return from his injury?

I think the league has lost great players and if we don't think of them until 2014 then the league will be an Upgrade... Bring on our new season

Massive hype and incorrect titling around a guy that's never played an NBA game. Johnny Flynn and Patty Mills are more NBA than this guy and they didnt exactly dominate the league.

Not saying he isnt a great player but lets see how he plays in a defensive minded league first before saying Perth are title favourites.

Perth, with their weak bench are only 1 serious injury away from being mediocre so will need to rely on staying healthy.

It is hype, but it's ok to get excited about a player who's exciting!

For me, Mills and Flynn are different cases because the guards in the NBL are probably better than any league bar the big two, so it was always going to be hard to really stand out.

As far as speed and skill go the NBL is genuinely world class, where it falls short is genuine athletes, we've only ever had a handful. That's where a guy like this, with plenty of talent around him, could have a big impact.

There's a lot of good young Aussie/NZ wingmen coming through, I'm really looking forward to seeing who can step up against Ennis.

Tom Jervis signing just confirmed. They put together an SBL highlights video for him that isn't that bad.

It's pretty impressive, even taking into account the level. He is certainly a very skilful big man with touch from 3. It's just a matter of can he still do some of those things against guys his own size, and whether he can defend the on-ball.

Can't wait to see the Cats take to the Court this year - looking much more high-octane, even if the trade-off is a bit less effectiveness.

Would be a nice change to get non-Wildcats people wanting rather than dreading to see our games, after all.

anon 767 - he is already back in training. http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/basketball/18461854/gleeson-homes-in-on-instant-success-with-wildcats/

Re: Hurdle to the Wildcats

He hasn't signed or been offered a contract by the Wildcats. He's still waiting out Wollongong who won't make a decision for another 1-2 weeks.

"Massive hype and incorrect titling"

Why, because he was selected by the Hawks? Wow, you've really put him back in his place!

As paul said, yes there is hype but it is justified. Early predictions may not turn out to be accurate but also stating a team is an injury away from being mediocre is something you can say about any team.

That's debatable. Some teams are already mediocre.

Perth, with their weak bench are only 1 serious injury away from being mediocre so will need to rely on staying healthy.

Question marks at centre and point guard, but I imagine the second import will cover back-up PG as well, just leaving Knight to stay fit to cover all holes.

The Kings have already got one injury to start the season!

And we play them twice in the first three rounds (bwahaha, cue Imperial March)

I think he just pulled a Homer.

I don't think anyone would be overly surprised at Gleeson having (or being given) ambitions to the title. Between the inherited squad and the new additions, he has the tools to have a crack at it.

Journos dont do the headlines, that's generally the sub-editor.

The Situation....incorrect titling as him being an NBA player without even having played an NBA game. He is no more NBA than Brad Newley.

Yes, alot of teams are only 1 injury away from being mediocre but some teams have better coverage off their bench to cover those injuries better than Perth do. I'm not having a go, just saying their title hopes rely heavily on health and we all know Knights history and there is still the question mark over Martins recovery...