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Ducas Delight: Bullets set to snare 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 is reportedly signing a one-year contract with the Brisbane Bullets.
- Ducas is set to sign 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 is expected to join the Brisbane Bullets on a one-year deal, with the agreement to be finalised following the conclusion of the 2025 NBA Summer League, according to ESPN.
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.
He remains with the Thunder for the Summer League campaign, with one two-way roster spot still unfilled.
Before his stint in the NBA, Ducas spent five seasons at Saint Mary’s College in California and came through Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence pathway. Upon signing, Ducas will join a Bullets roster that currently includes 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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