The Illawarra Hawks have locked in their roster ahead of the NBL champions' trip to Singapore for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup.

Biwali Bayles has returned to the Hawks nest, securing the final Australian spot, while former Cairns Taipans guard Jonah Antonio is the nominated injury replacement player.

The duo will join their Hawks teammates in flying out to Singapore on Tuesday to play in the 2025 event from September 18 to 21.

Illawarra players got a final practice session on Sunday morning before the Hawks officially launched their NBL 26 season at the Snakepit.

Hawks head coach Justin Tatum spoke to this reporter about the trip to Singapore and the club's ambitions and expectations heading into the NBL 26 season.

"The expectations for this team are nothing short but to win anothe

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