Wildcats sign versatile West Aussie, Corey Shervill

The Perth Wildcats have signed athletic wing Corey Shervill as a development player for the 2020/21 NBL Season.

Shervill is a product of WA basketball, specifically the WIlletton Tigers junior programs before moving further south to play for the Lakeside Lightning at SBL level.

The highly competitive 22-year-old is thrilled to begin his professional career in his hometown.

“It’s an exciting opportunity. With so much uncertainty this year, it’s nice to have something locked in and know what I’m doing,” he said.

“As a player, my main strength is my versatility. I can step out, shoot the three and also score inside, as well as get after rebounds.

“I’m here to develop, and I’m looking forward to just being around the culture, being a sponge and learning as much as I can from the other guys and coaches.”

Shervill played three years of college basketball in the United States at St Edward’s University, before returning to Perth this year.

He played for the Lightning at the SBL’s recent West Coast Classic competition, averaging 22.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.

As a junior he represented Western Australia at the Under-16s and Under-20s National Championships.

Shervill joins fellow West Australians Luke Travers and Andrew Ferguson as a Wildcats Development Player this season, as well as New Zealander Taylor Britt.