Every game of the 2020-21 NBL season will again be LIVE, FREE and in HD via , with select games also live on SBS VICELAND - starting tonight from 7:30pm (AEDT).
Jervis, 33, retired from professional basketball two years ago after winning his third NBL championship with Perth, but he has jumped at the chance to rejoin his hometown club.
“It’s a pretty amazing situation, I didn’t really expect to get another crack at the NBL and all of a sudden I’m sitting here in quarantine with one of my teammates,” said Jervis.
“I’m expecting to play a similar role to what I have previously with the ‘Cats; be a big body, run the floor, set some good screens and get guys like Bryce (Cotton), Todd (Blanchfield) and Clint (Steindl) open.
"Knowing the system really well, as well as the guys, there shouldn’t be any teething issues which is a big advantage when coming in.”
READ MORE
How to watch NBL LIVE on SBS
Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson was delighted at the centre's return.
“Any time you can bring a three-time championship player back to the team is exciting. He knows our system, our culture, and it should be an easy transition,” he said.
“His last game for us was game four of the 2019 grand final, it was one of his best games, and he played a big part in that win over Melbourne United on the road.
“He’s the type of guy you want to have in the trenches with you because he gives everything to the Wildcats.
"We’re excited Tommy’s back and now we’ll work to get his fitness back up.”
The Wildcats begin their NBL title defence this Sunday against South East Melbourne Phoenix.
