A shot blocking force in college, nothing has changed fior Obekpa is his professional career. In 2018, he lead the Turkish Basketball Superleague in blocked shots. While a strong rim protector, Obekpa will be well utilised in the offensive game, bringing a strong pick and roll game which will result in some highlight players throughout the season.
The Breakers have also added Australian-Lebanese centre Ater Majok, who joins the club as a local player. Majok, who was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2011 NBA draft, has already had a taste of the Australian League after a stint with the Perth WIldcats in 2011. Like Obekpa, Majok's shot blocking ability brings an element of excitement to the defensive structure, and is a capable midrange shooter. The 32-year-old might be familiar to some New Zealand basketball fans after playing for Lebanon against the Tall Blacks a couple of times in the past 12 months.
The additions confirm the Breakers' 12-man roster for the upcoming season, which starts for the club against the Sydney Kings on October 18. It's the earliest the Breakers have confirmed their roster.
Breakers roster
Point guard: RJ Hampton**, Jarrad Weeks, Terry Li***
Shooting guard: Corey Webster, Sek Henry*
Small forward: Thomas Abercrombie, Scotty Hopson*, Jordan Ngatai
Power forward: Finn Delany, Tom Vodanovich
Centre: Rob Loe, Chris Obekpa*, Ater Majok
* - import
** - NBL Next Stars player
*** - Development player