Red Army reunion: Two-time champ back for more

Two-time NBL champion Angus Brandt has officially signed with the Perth Wildcats on a one-year deal.

The Australian Boomer returns to Perth after most recently playing with Veltex Shizuoka in Japan.

Brandt made 94 appearances during his first stint with the Wildcats and was named the club's Most Improved Player after helping Perth win the NBL17 championship in his opening season.

Among his standout performances, Brandt recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds in Game Two of the NBL17 Championship Series and pulled down 20 rebounds in a 101–96 double overtime win over Melbourne United during the NBL19 championship campaign.

Speaking to Wildcats Media, Brandt said he was eager to return to Perth and pursue more success with the club.

"I'm really excited to come back to the Wildcats," Brandt said.

"I can't wait to play for the Red Army and fight for another championship."

Brandt, who started his NBL career with the Sydney Kings, has spent the past six seasons in Japan, for the likes of Shiga Lakestars, Kagawa Five Arrows, Ibaraki Robots and Shinshu Brave Warriors.

Wildcats Head Coach John Rillie welcomed Brandt's return.

"It's terrific to have Angus back in Perth," Rillie said.

"His experience as a championship performer is a valued asset for this roster."

Across his NBL career, the Sydney product has played 143 games, averaging 7.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

Perth Wildcats COO and General Manager of Basketball Operations Danny Mills said Brandt's return represented a special moment for everyone connected to the club.

"We're thrilled that Angus has chosen to return to Perth in what is a real full-circle moment for him, his family and the club," Mills said.

"His size, strength and championship experience will be invaluable to our group, and we look forward to seeing him compete in a Wildcats jersey again."

Brandt joins Jaron Rillie, Elijah Pepper, Anthony Dell'Orso, Alex Higgins-Titsha, Cameron Huefner, Dylan Windler, Kristian Doolittle, Jesse Wagstaff and Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. on Perth's Hungry Jack's NBL27 roster, alongside Development Players Blake Nielsen, Marley Sam and Tana Kopa, and Nominated Replacement Player Jimmy Whitt.