REPORT: Hawks re-sign defensive star

The Illawarra Hawks have reportedly locked in more of their NBL25 Championship core, as they attempt to return to the summit next season.

According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, wing Wani Swaka Lo Buluk has agreed to a new, revised two-year deal with the Illawarra Hawks.

This new deal, which will keep Swaka Lo Buluk in Wollongong until the end of the 2027-28 season, contains an overseas out in the second year.

During the NBL26 season, the 24-year-old posted career-highs in points (8), defensive rebounds (1.8), steals (0.6) and blocks (0.3).

Four-time NBL champion Swaka Lo Buluk will join the Hawks' core of Tyler Harvey, Sam Froling, Will Hickey, Daniel Grida, Todd Blanchfield, Mason Peatling, Kobe McDowell-White (team option), and Johny Narkle (team option) for next season.