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American forward George King has signed with the Illawarra Hawks of Australia’s National Basketball League, the team announced today.

Illawarra coach Jacob Jackomas said the club was pleased to lock in its second import.

“We’re excited to have someone with King’s international experience join our young core group,” Jackomas told the team’s website. 

“He gives us elite shooting and defending on the perimeter and we believe he will complement the other guys on the team.” 

Most recently, King was an affiliate player for the LA Clippers, playing for the Ontario Clippers. He averaged 13.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.