FORMER New Jersey Nets big-man, Josh Boone, has re-signed with Melbourne United, sources told FoxSports.com.au.

Boone’s deal is a one-year extension, sources said, after starring for United during the second half of the 2016-17 season.

The 6’10 power forward, who turns 33 in November, averaged 10 points and 9.3 rebounds per game for United, remaining with the team until the end of the regular season, after initially joining as an injury replacement.

After his impressive first stint with United, Boone signed with the Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions in the ASEAN Basketball League. He’ll now return to Melbourne as an import, for his second season in the NBL.

Boone’s basketball career began at the University of Connecticut, where he would win an NCAA Championship in his freshman year.

The Maryland-native is best known for his time in the NBA, after being selected by the New Jersey Nets with the 23rd overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft; a team he would remain on for four years, averaging 5.2 points and 4.9 rebounds over his NBA career.

Melbourne's Josh Boone shoots. Photo: Stuart Walmsley Source: News Corp Australia

After not being re-signed by the Nets, Boone went on to spend time in China, the NBA D-League, the Philippines, and Bahrain, before his stints in Estonia, Russia, and Turkey.

Boone rounds out a United frontcourt that features David Andersen, Tai Wesley, Majok Majok, and the recently signed Craig Moller.

With a healthy Chris Goulding, as well as the funds to sign more high-level imports, United has the potential to emerge as a championship contender, after failing to qualify for post-season action in 2016-17.