Barker signs with hometown side

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Lachlan Barker has signed with the Tasmania JackJumpers as a nominated replacement player.

Former Melbourne and South East Melbourne guard Lachie Barker is returning to his home state for NBL24, and has signed on with the Tasmania JackJumpers as a nominated replacement player (NRP) for the upcoming campaign.

An NRP is eligible to train full-time with the club they have signed on with, however can only be elevated to the active roster and suit up for games if another player is injured.

Barker initially joined the Sydney Kings in 2016 but left without making an appearance, and joined South East Melbourne for NBL22, before linking up with crosstown rivals Melbourne for NBL23.

He has made a total of 29 NBL appearances for averages of 2.7 points per game.

“We’re really excited to bring Lachlan into the JackJumpers family,” Tasmania co-CEO Jorrick Chivers said. “We think this is the perfect environment for him to grow as a player and thrive in a supportive environment in his home state.

“While Lachie is over the maximum age for a development player, the NRP system is a great way of being able to bring in a really solid guy like Lachie, that we think will fit in really well with the group.

“He wants to prove he belongs at this level and we are excited to get him into our group.”

The JackJumpers are commencing a local players mini-camp on July 24, in which all local players will take part in a four-day intensive camp prior to the FIBA World Cup.