The JackJumpers have moved swiftly to sign another Tasmanian after the recent departure of Tre Armstrong. Who has joined the team.
The 27-year-old from Somerset has played 29 games for South-East Melbourne and Melbourne United the past two seasons, as a development player and NRP respectively.
Barker can only be elevated to the active roster if another player is injured. But White showed last season what doors the position can open after his strong campaign resulted in a contract with the Brisbane Bullets.
“I’ve been thereabouts the last couple of years with United and Phoenix and haven’t quite got that roster spot. I definitely have that chip on the shoulder to prove I can have a full contract,” Barker said after arriving in Hobart on Monday.
“You’ve just got to stay ready. Obviously you don’t want to see your teammates get injured, but it’s next man up so if…