Creek moves to Saudi Arabia to play for Al-Ula
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Forward Creek will continue his professional basketball career in Saudi Arabia after signing with Al-Ula. The contract reportedly establishes Creek as the highest-paid Australian basketball player outside of the NBA. This move marks a new chapter for the Horsham-born player following his previous commitments. Al-Ula previously added Australian talent to its roster, including South Sudanese-Australian big man Thon Maker during the last season. Maker finished his tenure with the SBL team posting averages of 14.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.
- •Creek will play for Al-Ula in Saudi Arabia.
- •The contract makes Creek the highest-paid Australian player outside of the NBA.
- •Thon Maker previously played for Al-Ula last season.
- •Maker recorded 14.9 points and 9.0 rebounds per game in the SBL.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — It is understood the deal will make Creek the …
"It is understood the deal will make Creek the …
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