Chance excited to build on United’s strong local core

New Melbourne United Head Coach Jacob Chance is wasting no time in preparing the club for what is hopefully a huge NBL27 season.

Already possessing an elite local core featuring stars such as Joe Ingles, Sam Waardenburg, Chris Goulding and Shea Ili, along with a formidable crop of reserves in Fabijan Krslovic, Kyle Bowen and Malith Machar, Chance believes this group is capable of achieving great things alongside a crop of impactful imports.

Speaking to Melbourne United Media ahead of his recruiting trip to NBA Summer League, Chance touched on his excitement at the current roster build.

“It's a great group. It's versatile, it's different, it's full of experience, IQ and shooting, which are some big areas that you need to be successful in the game we play,” Chance explained. 


“It's going to be important to put great, high character imports around them that complement their skill sets, but also add to our program. 

“It's about bringing people that are about the right stuff every day. It will take some time here to fill out the roster, but the local core is exciting. It's filled with experience and winning, which is really important to me.”

Having claimed a trio of NBL Championships across his 507 games in the league, Chris Goulding knows what it takes to put together a winning team.

Looking at Chance’s appointment, the sharpshooter said he’s confident in the club’s decision to bring in the 32-year-old.

“Jacob brings him with the right understanding of where this club has been and what’s been built, while also knowing that continual improvement and evolution are important in where the club is going,” Goulding said.

“Having him at the helm for the next four years gives us the best chance to get back to the top of the ladder and challenge for championships.”

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