The Zambrero Willetton Tigers are thrilled to announce the signing of Gorjok Gak for the 2023 Coles Express NBL1 West season.
Gorjok is a Sydney born 211cm centre who most recently played with the Brisbane Bullets in the 22/23 NBL season, averaging 4.8pts, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist in his 14 minutes average per game.
Previous to this, Gorjok played for ERA Nymburk in the Czech national league where he averaged 7.8pts, 5.9 reb, and 1 assist a game across his 33 games.
Before going professional, Gorjok attended the NBA top 100 camp in 2016, and then went to college from 2016-2020 at the University of Florida playing for the Gators in the NCAA. Following this, he spent a year at California Baptist University where he played for the Lancers in the NCAA for the 20/21 season averaging 13.5pts, 10 rebounds and 2 assists per game.
Head coach Adam Nener is looking forward to welcoming Gorjok, and has the below to say about what Gorjok brings to the men’s roster;
“We are really excited and looking forward to welcoming Gorjok to Willetton. He really plays to his strengths, and has a very high basketball IQ. The Willetton fans are really going to enjoy watching Gorjok play this season.
We have been following his progress this year with the Brisbane Bullets in his first NBL season, and we liked what we saw. What we really loved about Gorjok though, was the conversations we had with him, and the person that he is. It became a no brainer decision for us.”
Head to our social media platforms to view some key highlights of Gorjok, and be sure to come down and see him in action on Friday March 31 at our season opener at Willetton Stadium.
View the full Willetton Tigers Coles Express NBL1 West 2023 fixture here.