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Wildcats re-sign Tom Jervis
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Perth Wildcats re-sign Tom Jervis
The Perth Wildcats have re-signed West Australian big man and 2014 NBL Rookie of the Year, Tom Jervis.
The new deal will see the 27-year-old remain at the Wildcats for at least two more seasons with a third-year player option, which if taken will see him representing Perth through to the 2016/17 NBL season.
Jervis was first signed by the Wildcats 10 months ago and has since gone from strength-to-strength as a player, regularly taking a position in the 'Cats starting five and recently representing the Australian Boomers in the Sino-Australia Challenge against Team China.
The 211cm centre is thrilled to be a part of the Wildcats title defence.
"I'm really relieved that the process has come to an end and that I’ll be remaining a part of this great club," he said.
“I’m very thankful for the opportunity they (the club) gave to me last year and now I want to repay them by taking my game to the next level.”
Jervis joins Damian Martin and Jesse Wagstaff as players to re-sign with the club during the off-season and coach Trevor Gleeson said it’s a real bonus to have his core group locked in for next season.
“Our group of players was obviously very successful last season so it’s fantastic to have them back, and hopefully we can add a few more pieces to the puzzle to give a Championship another shake,” said Gleeson.
“I’m really happy and confident with Tom signing, he attracted a lot of interest from other clubs, it shows you what kind of an organisation it is, that he wants to stay here in Perth to play and improve his game.”
In his outstanding first year of NBL basketball, Jervis averaged 5.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game and became a Championship player.
He also swatted away 39 shots, the third most of any player in the 2013/14 NBL season.
Despite heading into just his second season, Jervis is ranked at seven in the NBL’s player points system, but Wildcats managing director Nick Marvin said he’s pleased to have another great role model sign on the dotted line.
“Keeping Tom Jervis at the Wildcats was one of our highest priorities during the current off-season, and I’m very happy to see him staying here in Perth,” said Mr Marvin.
“He had an outstanding year, becoming a Championship player in his first season, and being a West Australian boy, his work off the court resonates well with the community.”
The Perth Wildcats will now look to secure the final three positions on their 2014/15 playing roster.
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