Melbourne United part ways with Ibekwe, close to sign Warrick

Melbourne United and Ekene Ibekwe reached an agreement to part ways. Ibekwe, an American-Nigerian power forward, was released by United on compassionate grounds on Friday night as he wanted to return to his pregnant partner in Europe as she awaits the birth of their first child. The Australian NBL team is close to signing Hakeem Warrick as replacement of Ibekwe.