New recruit Mathiang Muo excited to join Perth Wildcats New Wildcats recruit Mathiang Muo signs an autograph for fan Rinoa Hicks (11) at the WA Basketball Centre. PERTH Wildcats recruit Mathiang Muo says he's thrilled to be back in his adopted home country as he prepares to make a big impact in the NBL. Muo was born in war-torn Sudan and spent part of his life in Egypt before settling Down Under with his family. The 26-year-old spent more time abroad in the US college system, recently graduating from Charleston Southern University, where he impressed with his scoring and three-point shooting ability. Perth snapped up the 195cm forward on a three-year deal, with Muo expected to provide plenty of support to a Cats frontcourt featuring the likes of Shawn Redhage, Jesse Wagstaff and Matt Knight. Muo said he was excited to bring strong leadership, scoring and defensive qualities to the club ahead of his NBL debut when the season tips off in October. The new role will also give him a chance to play in front of his parents - who live in Sydney - for the first time. I have a great understanding of the game and I've been taught a lot about the game. I feel like I can bring everything I've been taught about the game to the Wildcats," he said. I was so excited when I'd heard they were giving me a three-year deal. It's good to be back home and be close to the family, and playing in an environment that I know. I'm just here to work on my game and get better and win. Muo spent the morning endearing himself to hundreds of local young fans at the Wildcats School Holiday Camp, held at the WA Basketball Centre. The Wildcats are expected to fill the remaining four spots on their roster over the coming weeks.