NBA prospect Ariel Hukporti plans to stay with Melbourne United next season

Last year, in his NBL debut, the center averaged 6.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 14 minutes per game.

20-year-old German center Ariel Hukporti recently said he plans to stay with Melbourne United next season.

“So, I’m planning to stay here, I’m coming back, man,” the 20-year-old revealed to Newscorp.

“I want to stay here at Melbourne United. For myself, that I can get over to the states and the league (NBA) and be ready, that I can bring this team a championship.”

Hukporti is recovering from a serious Achilles tendon injury that occurred during a pre-season game.

Last year, in his NBL debut, the center averaged 6.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 14 minutes per game.