Courtesy Westfield State Sports Information

The Frankston ‘Cambur' Blues have signed former Albury and Dandenong guard Gavin Illangakoon - a standout point guard at Westfield State from 2004-2007) - for the 2010 season.

Illangakoon will replace the departing Adam Nener, who has returned to his home club Willetton in Western Australia as their development officer.

Illangakoon will join the Blues for their pre-season start this week.

He played at Albury in 2008 after returning from a four-year stint in the United State at Westfield State College. He then re-joined his junior club Dandenong last year, where he averaged 5.8 points per game in 27 games for the Rangers.

"I am looking forward to January and the start of pre-season with Frankston," Illangakoon said. "They have always been a successful club in the SEABL and seem like a great bunch of guys to play with.

"Hopefully, I can find a role to play on the team right away and contribute to even more success in 2010."

Blues coach Bill Runchey said he tried to recruit Illangakoon two years ago.

"He is an impressive and talented individual who I am confident will fit into our rotation and philosophy straight away," he said.

"Losing Adam (Nener) may not seem like we lost much on the stats sheet, but he was the consummate role player and certainly strengthened our defense when he was on court.

"I expect Gavin will give us a bit more offensively than Adam did, and I am hoping he will buy in to the defensive aspect of our team, as well."

The Blues' 2010 season will begin in March.