SBL 2020: Hunger remains for returning Geraldton Buccaneer Brayden Inger

Brayden Inger says he has big plans for this season. The returning Geraldton Buccaneer said he wanted to add another championship ring after last year’s success. Then, he might be off to the National Basketball League. “My goal is to aim for a bigger role and opportunity in the team, and that comes from hard work,” he said. “I’ve got to put that in first to get what I want, really. Whatever helps the team win at the end of the day.” Inger is currently enjoying a trip around the country, but will be back in Geraldton for pre-season. “We had a few guys leave, so we’re looking forward to the challenge when a whole bunch of new players come in,” he said. “We’ve got the young guys, including myself. We still have our usual high expectations. “Nothing’s really going to change. I think it will be a successful season.” Inger said senior players Mat Wundenberg and Aaron Ralph would continue to play a big role in the team. Four Buccs signings have been confirmed so far. The others are new faces — 3.2m Kiwi Zack Te Puni and local juniors Josh Hunt and Johny Narkle. Inger said the new arrivals had a chance to fill gaps left by the departure of some of last season’s other stars. “My goal is to play well this season, win the championship, and the end goal is to try and get somewhere in the NBL,” he said. “Hopefully a successful season in Geraldton can help push that through again.” Inger said he was involved with the Perth Wildcats development set-up and with the Auckland-based New Zealand Breakers. “I’ll figure out what I want to achieve exactly,” he said. “I enjoyed playing at that level again last season. It was fun.” He is aware the city will be hoping for another good performance after last season. “We hold ourselves accountable,” he said. “I’m looking forward to getting back on the court.”