Returning Hawk completes roster

The Illawarra Hawks have filled their last Australian spot on the roster, signing returning former Sydney Kings champion Biwali Bayles.

Achieving a spot on the main stage last year in the NBA, the 23-year-old represented the New York Knicks at Summer League.

Bayles played for BBC Nyon in the Swiss Men's Basketball League (SBL) - where he earned All-Domestic Team honours earlier this year.

The two-time NBL champion had refined his skills this off-season in Australia with the Sydney Comets in the 2025 NBL1 East season. He averaged 28.6 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.

Bayles joins the reigning champions ahead of the first round of NBL26, with the team travelling to Singapore to play in the 2025 FIBA Intercontinental Cup on Friday night.