Bullets secure import sharpshooter

The Brisbane Bullets have added import sharpshooter Keandre Cook to their NBL25 roster, and have signed the 27-year-old wing on a one-year deal.

Cook started his professional career with NBA G-League side Greensboro, and has since played professionally in Hungary, France, Macedonia and Germany.

He won the 2023 Macedonian league and cup double with MZT Skopje, and is currently playing for German side Crailsheim in the Basketball Bundesliga.

In 33 league appearances for the Merlins he has averaged 14.5 points per game and shot 48.5 per cent from the field, 45.7 per cent from three and 89.7 per cent from the free throw line.

“Keandre comes to us with great experience internationally and fits our needs of an impact scorer and high-level shooter,” Brisbane coach Justin Schueller said.

“He is able to impact the game at both ends of the floor and will be a perfect fit and complement the rest of the roster build.

“His work ethic and character make him a valuable addition to our culture, and we look forward to the impact he will have on our team and city as we continue to move forward this season.”

Cook says his move to the Bullets is the fulfillment of a long-held professional goal.

“I’ve always dreamed of playing in Australia,” he said. “I’ve heard nothing but great things about the country and look forward to exploring Brisbane.”

Cook joins Josh Bannan, Tyrell Harrison, Sam McDaniel, Mitch Norton, Casey Prather, Isaac White, Rocco Zikarsky, Deng Adel, Tohi Smith-Milner and development player Kye Savage on the club’s NBL25 roster.