Grida Agrees to New Two-Year Deal
18 Mar 2023
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The Illawarra Hawks NBL24 roster continues to take shape, with fan favourite Dan Grida returning to the Club on a new two-year deal.
Grida had a player option for next season, but he and the Club agreed to a new deal to see him remain in Hawks colours through the NBL25 season.
After two injury-interrupted seasons, Grida returned to the court in round 11 and immediately impacted the side.
Grida was rewarded for his season with a call-up to the Boomers squad that defeated Bahrain and Kazakhstan in February’s FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Victoria.
Not content with excelling on the floor, Grida has endeared himself to the Illawarra region and recently received the Club’s community award for the second consecutive year.
DAN, THIS IS TUFF 😤
— Illawarra Hawks Basketball (@illawarrahawks) February 28, 2023
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Hawks GM of Basketball Mat Campbell shared the Club’s delight in announcing the new deal.
“Dan is a much-loved member of our club and the local community, and we are thrilled to see him extend his career with the Hawks.” said, Campbell.
“Dan provides us with a real x-factor, and his athleticism is a difference-maker on both ends of the floor. With a full off-season under his belt, we expect Dan to play a pivotal role for us in the NBL24 season.”
For Grida, the decision to re-sign with the Club was an easy one.
“I am excited to continue my career with the club and to call Wollongong home.” said, Grida.
“I love the club, coaches, my teammates and the city, and it was always my priority to sign a long-term contract with the Hawks.”
“My injury struggles have been well documented, and the Club has shown me unbelievable support through those times. We have a great group, and I am committed to helping us return to the playoffs next season and beyond.”
Grida joins a Hawks roster with six contracted players for the NBL24 season, including Justin Robinson, Tyler Harvey, Sam Froing, Wani Swaka Lo Buluk and William ‘Davo’ Hickey.
The NBL24 Free Agency period begins on Thursday, 30th March 2023.

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