Isaac
Years ago

Hawks sign import Durrell Summers

The Wollongong Hawks have announced their newest import signing, 6 foot 4 swingman Durrell Summers.

Durrell Summers played his college ball at Michigan State and went undrafted in the 2011 NBA draft. After which he played in the D-League, France and Venezuela where he averaged 17.5 ppg, 4.6 rpg and 1.8 spg.

Summers, who is also known as "summertime" is best known for his high flying dunks, three point shooting and defensive ability.

From And The Foul.

Pronunciation of the first name appears to have emphasis on the second syllable. Like "Da RELL". Durrell and Rotnei is quite the first name combo!

College profile
Wikipedia page
D-League profile
Dunk video on YouTube
DraftExpress profile of his game style
NBADraft has similar info

No surprise to see another shooter at the Hawks, but those draft profiles don't really speak highly of his consistency, rebounding or ability to take someone off the dribble. Who from the Hawks is going to get to the line consistently? Ervin and Deleon have done it in the past.

Edit: From the Mercury:

Barring any hitches with immigration clearance, Summers is expected to debut with the Hawks at next weekend's NBL preseason Blitz tournament in Sydney.

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Nathan of Perth
Years ago

That dunk video, three dozen angles on the one play. About the only thing he didn't do was play it backwards.

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Mr Johnny Eade
Years ago

those draft profiles are comparing him to nba talent. His dleague stats look great, much higher averages than lance hurdle and he is taller.

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Ganymede 86
Years ago

Good dleague stats and appears to be a good player. Only concern for Wollongong this year is rebounding

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pwned
Years ago

It was only a video of one dunk though. Taken from a live broadcast.
Typical Perth fan attempting to undermine other clubs even before players have arrived in the country.

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Happy Days
Years ago

Been spanked on the boards during preseason.Its a worry....

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Nathan of Perth
Years ago

When have I ever done that, pwned? I just said that I thought the dunk video was a bit silly.

Which it is, whether you're a Wildcats fan or not.

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Nathan of Perth
Years ago

http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Durrell-Summers/Summary/2359

Numbers look good, particularly for his last pro ball gig in Venezuela.

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hooked
Years ago

hawks always seem to find good swingmen/combo guards!

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Anonymous
Years ago

The Hawks can always say that Wollongong is the Detroit of Australia.

So of course they will come.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Detroit of Australia?

Our city is CORrupt, not BANKrupt fank you very much.

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Anon
Years ago

Breakers to sign Ayinde Ubaka

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paul
Years ago

Nice pedigree, decent numbers at a big school, some nice performances in the NCAA tourny. Could be a good one. Hopefully he can rebound!

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Mick
Years ago

When is Rhys coming back? Wollongong appear to have improved on last year while still retaining their core IMO. Gordie will get this Rotnei kid a tonne of good looks with his offense.

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Mr Johnny Eade
Years ago

Rhys Martin from internet webpage news site:

Guard Rhys Martin, who last season was enjoying his best year at NBL level until he was cut down by a season-ending knee injury, is making it back steadily.

"He's starting to get through things. He's loading but it's difficult because the guys aren't really getting after him yet," McLeod said.

"He won't play at the pre-season tournament but I'm hoping to play him some minutes in our final game we have against the Kings."

Post-Blitz, the Hawks will play Sydney in Sutherland on September 27.

"We're optimistic Rhys can get back to where he was," McLeod said.

http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/basketball/taipans8217-aaron-fearne-and-hawks8217-gordon-mcleod-first-nbl-coaches-hit-with-8216back-to-future8217-officiating/story-fnhq5xcn-1226716348765

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Anonymous
Years ago

The NBL looks to have a pretty good group of import swingmen with decent athleticism in the league this season: Summers, Frye, Ennis, Dennis, Pace. And local guys like Abercrombie, Creek, Blanchfield, Gliddon, Steindl(?),

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Isaac
Years ago

If Rhys misses too many games, it will really hurt the Hawks. So much depends on him.

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