The Melbourne Tigers and import Ayinde Ubaka have parted ways following the club’s disappointing 60-73 loss to the Gold Coast Blaze last night in front of the Tigers fifth sell-out crowd of the 2011/12 iiNet NBL Championship season. 

Following a post game address to the playing group from Tigers CEO Seamus McPeake, Ubaka has split with the club and has been released from his playing contract effective immediately. 

The Tigers will be looking at replacement options in the coming days.

AUDIO: Listen to Ayinde Ubaka talk to SEN about his departure