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Ducas Delight: Bullets sign NBA champion
Alex Ducas #89 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on September 30, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Photo: Joshua Gateley/Getty Images
Alex Ducas has signed a one-year contract with the Brisbane Bullets.
- Ducas has signed a one-year deal with the Brisbane Bullets
- He became the ninth Australian to with an NBA title in June with OKC Thunder
- Won gold with Australia at the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup
NBA champion Alex Ducas has joined the Brisbane Bullets after the club announced they had signed the Aussie forward on a one-year deal.
ESPN's Olgun Uluc last month reported the Bullets were set to snare Ducas but the deal had not yet been made official until today.
The West Australian recently completed a title-winning season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he featured as a two-way player. In doing so, Ducas became the ninth Australian-born player to claim an NBA Championship.
“After months of targeted recruitment and behind-the-scenes strategy, the Bullets' patient approach is paying off," Bullets head coach, Stu Lash, said in a release from the club.
“Alex has been on our radar for a long time. We waited for the right moment, and this is it. His talent and work ethic are a great fit for the club.
"Signing Alex is a big moment for our us. Adding another player with championship experience will only strengthen our roster as we head into NBL26,” Lash said.
Ducas’ basketball journey began at Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence, followed by a standout four-year career at Saint Mary’s College of California, where he set the school record for most games played (150), scored over 1,200 career points, and knocked down more than 230 three-pointers.
He also helped the Boomers win gold at the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup.
The 6'7" forward said he was "pumped" to be putting on a Bullets jersey.
"Winning a title with OKC was unbelievable, but I’m ready to bring that energy and mindset to Brisbane. I love Australia and I’m ready to get to work. Let’s do something special."
He remained with the Thunder for Summer League but didn't much playing time.
Upon signing, Ducas has joined a Bullets roster that currently includes Jaylen Adams, Mitch Norton, Casey Prather, Tyrell Harrison, Sam McDaniel, Jacob Holt, and Taine Murray.
Five Fast Ducas Facts
- Ducas holds the record for most games played (150) in Saint Mary's basketball program history.
- He finished second all-time at Saint Mary's with 278 three-pointers made.
- Ducas won a gold medal with Australia at the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup.
- He began his career in the Australian state leagues before moving to the United States for college.
- Ducas signed a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder after going undrafted in 2024.
Career Highlights Timeline
2016: Debuted for the Geraldton Buccaneers in the State Basketball League at age 15.
2017: Joined the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence in Canberra.
2019: Won the SBL championship with the Geraldton Buccaneers.
2019: Began college career at Saint Mary's College.
2022: Named to the All-West Coast Conference Second Team.
2022: Won gold with Australia at the FIBA Asia Cup in Jakarta.
2024: Again named to the All-West Coast Conference Second Team.
2024: Finished college career as Saint Mary's all-time leader in games played (150).
2024: Signed two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder after going undrafted.
2025: Wins NBA championship with Oklahoma City Thunder.
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