HARRY Froling has signed a multi-year deal with the Adelaide 36ers, sources told foxsports.com.au.

The deal is for two years, sources said, with the power forward set to become an automatic entrant to the 2019 NBA Draft.

Froling, who turned 20 on Friday, signed the contract on his birthday, and adds a young, skilled presence to the 36ers’ frontline.

With the departure of Matt Hodgson, who signed with the Brisbane Bullets, the 36ers had room to add a local big-man. Froling, who stands at 6’11, was originally an SMU signee, but eventually transferred to Marquette to continue his college career.

The native of Townsville averaged 2.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per game in his sophomore year for the Golden Eagles, playing just half the season, because of the NCAA’s transfer rules.

The 36ers are coming off a trip to the NBL Grand Final, falling to Melbourne United in the decider of the five-game series. Joey Wright’s team is expected to retain the majority of its core: with Mitch Creek, Nathan Sobey, Majok Deng, and Daniel Johnson contracted for the 2018-19 NBL season.

Froling has represented his country, playing on the Australian team at the 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship, winning a silver medal in the process.

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Olgun Uluc covers basketball for Fox Sports Australia. Twitter: @OlgunUluc