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The McDonaldâs Rockhampton Rockets have made their first signing for the year and coach Neal Tweedy is âextremely happyâ about it.
They have secured the services of 197cm forward Najeal Young for the 2021 NBL1 North season, which starts in May.
The 26-year-old spent the 2019 season with the Frankston Blues in the NBL1 South league, averaging 14 points and eight rebounds during the season.
He previously played in the G-League with the Santa Cruz Warriors.
Tweedy was pleased to announce Youngâs arrival.
âNajeal has proven that he is a great contributor at the NBL1 level after having a very successful season with the Frankston Blues in 2019,â he said.