Sunday Dech was born on 1 January 1994 and is a South Sudanese-Australian professional basketball player for the Knox Raiders of the NBL1 South.
24 Facts About Sunday Dech
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Sunday Dech is contracted with the Perth Wildcats of the National Basketball League.
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Sunday Dech is a two-time NBL champion with the Perth Wildcats, having won in 2014 and 2019.
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Sunday Dech was born in Gambela, Ethiopia, as one of seven children to South Sudanese parents Abraham Sunday Dech and Aret Ochala.
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Sunday Dech moved from Gambela to Perth, Western Australia, at the age of six when his father was able to secure immigration forms for his family.
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Sunday Dech attended Churchlands Senior High School and graduated in 2012.
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Sunday Dech debuted in the State Basketball League with the East Perth Eagles in 2013.
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Sunday Dech earned SSC All-Newcomer Team honours and was named in the SSC All-Tournament Team.
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Sunday Dech was later designated as Perth's nominated replacement player and filled in for the injured Damian Martin and Mitch Norton throughout the season.
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Sunday Dech was awarded the Coaches' Award by head coach Trevor Gleeson.
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Sunday Dech went on to play in New Zealand during the off-season, where he helped the Wellington Saints win the NZNBL championship.
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On 9 April 2019, Sunday Dech signed a two-year deal with the Illawarra Hawks after being highly sought after as a free agent.
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Sunday Dech's remaining contract with the Hawks was voided when the club was liquidated on 18 May 2020.
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Sunday Dech initially signed with the Southland Sharks before they withdrew prior to the start of the 2020 New Zealand NBL season.
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On 22 July 2020, Sunday Dech signed a three-year deal with the Adelaide 36ers.
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Sunday Dech helped the Rockets win the championship while earning grand final MVP honours.
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Sunday Dech joined the Canterbury Rams for the 2022 New Zealand NBL season.
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Sunday Dech made his debut for the team on 8 May 2022 against the Auckland Tuatara.
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On 21 May 2022, Sunday Dech scored an NZNBL individual season-high 35 points in a loss to the Nelson Giants.
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On 29 April 2022, Sunday Dech signed a three-year contract extension with the 36ers.
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Sunday Dech joined the Knox Raiders of the NBL1 South for the 2025 season.
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On 22 April 2025, Sunday Dech signed a three-year deal with the Perth Wildcats, returning to the club for a third stint.
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In 2022, Sunday Dech was selected to play for the South Sudanese national team in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
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Sunday Dech was named in South Sudan's final roster for the 2024 Olympics.