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Rigoni nominated as replacement player Written By Adelaide 36ers Media The Adelaide 36ers have signed Jacob Rigoni as a Nominated Replacement Player for the NBL27 season. It is a second stint with the club for Rigoni, who played 12 games in the blue jersey between 2023 and 2025. The 27-year-old made an impressive return from an ACL injury this season, averaging 22.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game playing for the Sturt Sabres in the NBL1 Central competition. The 197cm forward also has US college experience, having spent five seasons with the Quinnipiac Bobcats in the NCAA before playing one season at Dusseldorf on the German Pro A league. The Adelaide 36ers will tip off the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 season away against Melbourne United on September 19.