While the former Woodvale Senior High school student undoubtedly made a huge impact on basketball, it could be argued his greatest contribution to our City is the work he is doing off the court.
A championship player with both the Wanneroo (now Joondalup) Wolves (State Basketball League) and the Perth Wildcats in the NBL (multiple times), Hire was named Western Australian of the Year (Youth) for his efforts as an advocate for youth mental health. Hire grew up around domestic violence, drugs, alcohol, depression and a lack of positive role models and is heavily involved in community and youth sporting activities and other initiatives that aim to combat mental illness and youth suicide.
Hire played for the Wolves in the SBL between 2005 and 2012, where he earned the nickname, the “Mayor of Wanneroo.” Hire guided the Wolves to the championship in 2011 after recording 31 points and 28 rebounds in the grand final against the Perry Lakes Hawks, earning grand final MVP honours. Hire started his NBL career as a development player and went on to play more than 200 games at the elite level, claiming four championships.