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The Sydney Kings have landed on American big man DJ Hogg as their replacement for NBL MVP-turned-NBA star Xavier Cooks.<br> The Kings expect Hogg to slot into the power forward role that Cooks made his own in the back-to-back NBL titles that preceded his maiden NBA contract with the Washington Wizards.<br> The 2023/24 campaign will be Hogg's second in the NBL after a successful year with the Cairns Taipans that earned him selection in the All-NBL Second Team last season.<br> Before that, the 207cm Hogg spent three years playing college basketball for NCAA Division I school Texas A&M and had stints with NBA G-League sides Delaware Blue Coats, Wisconsin Herd and Lakeland Magic.<br> He won the G League title with Lakeland in 2021 and played under former Kings coach Chase Buford at the Herd.<br> Hogg has signed a two-year deal with the Kings, the second season of which is a mutual option.<br> "I really want to keep the winning culture and mentality going in Sydney and do whatever I can to help the club win a three-peat," said Hogg.<br> "As a player, I feel like I'm someone who can contribute to success on the court in numerous different ways.<br> "I have the ability to stretch the floor, at the three or four position, and being an even-keeled player, that can stay consistent throughout the entire season.<br> "If I can do that and win in Sydney, it will mean a lot as the club is a proven pathway to the NBA, with several Kings players making that jump over the past few seasons - which is definitely a goal of mine."<br> Hogg's commitment to the Kings leaves the side with two more import spots to fill.<br> The side is likely to chase an import guard to partner Dejan Vasiljevic in the back-court but will prioritise securing a new coach after dual-premiership winning mentor Chase Buford left to pursue NBA opportunities earlier this month.<br> The Kings are also set to go to market for a marquee local player and possibly a participant in the NBL Next Star Program, an initiative that allows clubs to sign overseas players who are hoping to nominate for the NBA draft.<br> Hogg joins championship winners Shaun Bruce, Dejan Vasiljevic, Angus Glover, Kouat Noi, Jaylin Galloway and Jordi Hunter in committing to the Kings for next season.<br>    Here is my site ... slot gacor gampang menang ( https://situs-slot-gacor-vip.blogspot.com/p/slot-gacor.html )