The 208cm Hunter signed a three-year deal (team option for final year) with the Kings.

He wrapped up his US college career at Saint Mary's and averaged 7.9 points and 6.7 rebounds in 34 games in his senior year - he shot 58.8 per cent from the field.

With reigning NBL MVP Andrew Bogut to learn from at the Kings, Hunter's return to his hometown could not have been better timed.

"It's a fantastic opportunity and I'm really looking forward to grabbing it with both hands" the 21-year-old said.

"I'm a rebounder and shot blocker. I kind of play as a vertical spacer, so that's my main domain.

"I'm looking forward to working with Bogues to expand my game and keep developing the good foundations I set in college."

Hunter was an AIS Scholarship holder and represented Australia as a junior at the 2015 FIBA World Championships and the 2014 FIBA Oceana Championships.

"I'm excited to learn from the older guys we've already signed," he said.

"I've been in touch with them already and hopefully I can just soak up as much as I possibly can from them."

Hunter joins Bogut, Brad Newley, Daniel Kickert, Kevin Lisch and Tom Wilson as the Kings' contracted players for 2019/20 - to be coached by Andrew Gaze's recently appointed successor Will Weaver.

"Jordan is an extremely rare local talent that we see playing a pivotal role in the future of this organisation, and we are committed to his development long term," Kings CEO Chris Pongrass said.

Australian Associated Press