Big ambitions: Harry Froling.Credit:AAP
Rising Australian basketballer Harry Froling has plenty of NBA interest but will need to wait another year before chasing his dreams in the US league.
The 21-year-old Adelaide centre was in the NBA draft pool earlier this month, spending several weeks training with hopefuls at a training centre following his rookie of the year season in the NBL.
After he wasn't selected, he has come home to Australia to prepare for next season with the 36ers.
There were reports on Thursday Froling was unable to play in the NBA summer league and audition for potential NBA contracts due to his Adelaide contract, but that was not the case.
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It's understood Froling's NBL deal has the standard NBA out clause should he receive an offer but that doesn't extend to playing in the G-League or two-way deals which teams were considering him for.
Froling was able to play in the summer league if wanted but while over 16 teams looked at him during the draft process, they will wait until next season when he is out of contract and free to accept a two-way deal which would see him move between an NBA roster and G-League affiliate.
Adelaide coach Joey Wright said the club wanted to see Froling in the world's top league.
"We support Harry and have supported Harry in every way," Wright said.
"Our goal is to make guys better and help guys get better. We haven't barred him getting into summer league, Harry is just ready to get back here and be the best player he can be in the NBL.
Froling will finish the New Zealand NBL season with Tasmanian club Southern Huskies before the Sixers return to training on August 5.
"Harry will only improve with every year," Wright said.
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Big ambitions: Harry Froling.Credit:AAP
Rising Australian basketballer Harry Froling has plenty of NBA interest but will need to wait another year before chasing his dreams in the US league.
The 21-year-old Adelaide centre was in the NBA draft pool earlier this month, spending several weeks training with hopefuls at a training centre following his rookie of the year season in the NBL.
After he wasn't selected, he has come home to Australia to prepare for next season with the 36ers.
There were reports on Thursday Froling was unable to play in the NBA summer league and audition for potential NBA contracts due to his Adelaide contract, but that was not the case.
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It's understood Froling's NBL deal has the standard NBA out clause should he receive an offer but that doesn't extend to playing in the G-League or two-way deals which teams were considering him for.
Froling was able to play in the summer league if wanted but while over 16 teams looked at him during the draft process, they will wait until next season when he is out of contract and free to accept a two-way deal which would see him move between an NBA roster and G-League affiliate.
Adelaide coach Joey Wright said the club wanted to see Froling in the world's top league.
"We support Harry and have supported Harry in every way," Wright said.
"Our goal is to make guys better and help guys get better. We haven't barred him getting into summer league, Harry is just ready to get back here and be the best player he can be in the NBL.
Froling will finish the New Zealand NBL season with Tasmanian club Southern Huskies before the Sixers return to training on August 5.
"Harry will only improve with every year," Wright said.
"Getting his basketball intelleRead More – Source
