Sydney Soares With Latest Signing

Saturday, July 30, 2022

The Sydney Kings have signed Brazilian big-man Tim Soares for the 2022/2023 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season.

The 211-centimetre centre completes the Kings’ import signings, as they aim for back-to-back championships.

Soares most recently lined up for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Summer League, having spent last year in Israel with Ironi Nes Ziona and averaging 14 points and six rebounds per game.

“Tim is a versatile centre who has a great shooting touch and range – he allows us to stretch the floor and will play a key role in our offense this season,” Kings CEO Chris Pongrass said.

“He fits perfectly into our brand of Sydney Kings basketball and the up-tempo, exciting style of basketball our coach Chase Buford and his team have brought to the Harbour City.

“Chase’s first priority is to get it done on the defensive end – between Tim (Soares), Xavier (Cooks) and Justin (Simon), we will have the longest and most disruptive defensive trio in the league.

“Tim is still building his professional career and he’s a player we think has a lot of upside that we can help elevate his game to another level.”

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Soares, who was raised in Sao Paulo but played college at The Master’s University in California, said he couldn’t wait to get started.

“I have only heard good things about the Sydney Kings program, and I am very excited about working with the staff. Any opportunity I have to become a better player is a good choice for me,” he said.

“Every year I believe my game has improved. Playing at a high level with great players and coaches will help improve my game more. My strengths are definitely being able to knock down threes as a big man and play at a high, fast pace running the floor.

“I’ve been able to talk with coach (Buford) about ways I can improve. Becoming better defensively, working on the pick and roll, and being more aggressive on offence are all things I hope to improve in. I look forward to coach helping me in these things.”