Taipans announce injury replacement
2 Apr
1
min read


The CQUniversity Cairns Taipans have signed HYRUM HARRIS as a nominated injury replacement player. The 6’6” forward flies to Melbourne today to join the team, but he will not suit up tonight. Harris will return with the team to Cairns ahead of the Easter home game against United.
The 24-year-old was a development player with the Illawarra Hawks last season, playing alongside NBA Draft Pick LaMelo Ball. He shot a team high 61 per cent from the field in his 16 appearances.
The New Zealand native has also represented the Tall Blacks and was selected for last year’s FIBA Asia Cup qualifier against the Australian Boomers.
“H” has played five seasons in the NZNBL, previously with the Super City Rangers, Hawkes Bay Hawks and Southland Sharks. Most recently, Harris averaged 15.1 points and 11.7 rebounds for the Manawatu Jets.
He will return to the Bay Hawks in the 2021 NZNBL season, joining Taipans guard Jarrod Kenny who recently signed for the upcoming NBL off-season.
The Taipans remain without Kouat Noi and Majok Deng, with Noi’s recovery expected to last up to another 11 weeks while Deng is set to return in 3-4 weeks.

20 Jan
Update: Round 16 Injuries

18 Jan
Snakes strike late in thriller

18 Jan
Taipans partner with Pride in Sport

17 Jan
Taipans Injury Update: Round 16

13 Jan
Taipans overcome sluggish start to beat 36ers

12 Jan
Taipans Injury Update: Round 15

6 Jan
Taipans go down in Tasmania

31 Dec
Snakes fire on NYE to beat United again

29 Dec
Taipans snap road streak

26 Dec
Cairns fall to Wildcats on Boxing Day

26 Dec
Game to proceed

22 Dec
Cairns take down Phoenix

22 Dec
NBL's shot clock and venue review complete

21 Dec
Taipans Injury Update: Round 12

21 Dec
Taipans meet Santa 🎅

17 Dec
Taipans hold off Bullets
Support your team with the latest gear
Grab your latest team releases before they're gone.

Get the latest Team Updates
Breaking news & special offers. Direct to your inbox.
