Pre-season tip-off excites Goorjian ahead of new campaign

With the NBL26 season fast-approaching, the Kings are officially back in Sydney, and coach Brian Goorjian couldn't be more excited.

Over the past few days, the Hoops Capital side has conducted its pre-season testing and begun on-court work at the Auburn Basketball Stadium.

"It's been great to have most of the group back in Sydney and there's a real buzz around the place," said Goorjian.

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"Everyone has had a really productive off-season, which is evident by the shape all our players have come back in.

"And with our imports due here in the near future, there's a real sense that the season isn't too far away - it's an exciting time of year."

Although the group is missing its Australian Boomers contingent and import duo Kenrdic Davis and Tim Soares, Goorjian explained that the group is making great strides each time they step on the court.

"Everyone has come in with a great mindset of wanting to get better each and every time they step on the court and gradually build momentum going into the season," he said.

"I'm really excited with the group we have, keeping together that core from last season and adding in a few missing pieces, which I'm confident can help us move forward as a club.

"It's important we do that because looking across the league, it seems as though everyone has gone up a level.

"I sensed it as Summer League (where he spent time with the Knicks) and I hear about it now, there's an amazing energy around the NBL now and I can't wait for the season to get underway."

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