Report: Phoenix bolster front court

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

The South East Melbourne Phoenix have reportedly signed Vrenz Bleijenbergh.

The South East Melbourne Phoenix have bolstered their front court, with Code Sports’ Michael Randall reporting Belgian forward Vrenz Bleijenbergh, has agreed to a one-year deal.

The 6-foot-10 forward last played for Merkezefendi in Turkey, where he averaged almost 12 points, five rebounds and four assists per game.

South East Melbourne Phoenix have zeroed in on their Matt Hurt replacement, sources told Code Sports, set to lock in a one-year deal for a European ‘unicorn’ point forward who has drawn comparisons to Boomers legend Joe Ingles: https://t.co/8vYri7d2Wa pic.twitter.com/Y73Ef1jIgm
— Michael Randall (@MickRandallHS) July 8, 2025

The 24-year-old will fill the space left from All-NBL First Team and MVP finalist Matt Hurt from last season.

With the earlier reporting of a mutual release with point guard Omari Moore, the Phoenix still have two import spots remaining.