Forward Joshua Tomasi joins the list of Maltese internationals to play in Asia as he has now joined newly-promoted Hong Kong A1 League (HKA1) side Chun Lung WTS, Malta Basketball can confirm.
The Maltese abroad joined the team in search of another overseas gig after joining Maltese Division One side Depiro over the summer in a blockbuster signing. In spite of this, Tomasi’s Maltese adventure lasted a few months he departed the club after last season’s John Tabone Shield to pursue a move to Spain.
This again was temporary as he returned to Australia to join the Casey Cavaliers until the rest of the NBL1 season. There he averaged 6.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game with the Cavaliers.
In Malta, he averaged 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists in two John Tabone Shield games.
Now he joins the Hong Kong-based side as the team’s only import. Speaking to Malta Basketball, Tomasi said he felt honoured to have such an opportunity.
“There are big expectations but also a big opportunity and compensation that comes with it,” he said.
“I’m very grateful for it – the first time in my career to be playing a role such as this. I’m the only import as it’s one import per team in the first division here.”
Tomasi has already made his official debut on Wednesday as the team faced Eagles BC in a game in which both teams went to overtime before the latter took the game 88-86.
Since 2021, the HKA1 season has been held between September and April, with the offseason taking place from May to August.
Tomasi’s younger brother Domenic is currently following in his footsteps in Malta after joining Depiro over the summer.
