LISTEN: Oduro feeling ‘the buzz’ as NBL27 approaches

Having suited up for the first time this preseason alongside many of his new teammates, import big-man Josh Oduro is champing at the bit for the season to start.

In just over 22 minutes of action, the American put together an impressive showing against the South East Melbourne Phoenix, leading all scorers for United with 15 points to go along with eight rebounds, two blocks and a steal.

Speaking at Andrew Gaze and Andy Maher on SEN yesterday, Oduro touched on how much he’s enjoying his time in Melbourne already.

“I’m here in Melbourne right now, and I love the team that I’ve got (around me),” he said.

“I love the coaching staff and the people that are supporting us, and I really want to win a Championship, so just coming out here, putting in the work day in and day out and making sure that I’m doing everything I can to make that come true is my goal.”

Fans will get their next opportunity to see Oduro on the floor this Saturday when we host the Cairns Taipans from 6:30pm from Casey Stadium. Tickets are available here, while the game will be streamed live via our YouTube and Facebook channels.

Now part of a team featuring a wide range of versatile stars, Oduro said it was an easy decision to sign with United once Head Coach Jacob Chance outlined his vision for the lineup.

“I wanted to know about the coach and I wanted to know about the players he was bringing in (before I signed).

“The more I got to know Chancey and the more I got to learn about the players he wanted to bring in, the more I wanted to come out here.

“I’ve been down here in Melbourne for a little bit and I’m starting to feel the buzz about the NBL and I’m really excited to play this year.

“For me personally, I just want to play at the highest level that I can, and I feel like the NBL is a very high level. I feel like it’s really good for me and at the end of the day I’m really excited for what I have this year.”

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