Players
David Okwera
David Okwera
2023 Averages
1.6
PPG
0.3
APG
1.5
RPG
40
FG%
Biography
Is coming into a second season with his hometown Perth Wildcats in the NBL on the back of a strong NBL1 West season near where he grew up at the East Perth Eagles.
The now 21-year-old forward who stands 6'10 was always an exciting talent growing up in Perth, but moved to Melbourne as a teenager and signed at United to begin his NBL career.
Started as a development player in the 2021/22 season after turning down 20 Division I college offers and wanted to start his professional career immediately as an 18-year-old.
Played 36 games with United over the next two seasons including 4.2 points and 3.3 rebounds in over 14 minutes in 2022/23.
Signed on at the Wildcats for NBL24 and even though he didn’t get the minutes he wanted with just 5.9 a game in his 17 appearances, remained in town in the off-season to play at the East Perth Eagles where he continued to develop.
Had a standout season on a team that reached the playoffs for the first time in a decade where he had 14.8 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists where his athleticism was a highlight with his big plays around the rim at both ends of the floor.
Already with 53 games in the NBL under his belt as a 22-year-old, NBL25 could be his time to take that next step with Perth.