ORLAN Jackman says he is hoping to consistently hit the high notes at Worcester Wolves and encourage his popstar brother to support his new side.

Jackman’s arrival at Wolves earlier this month marked his return to the British Basketball League after leaving London Lions three years ago.

But, while the 27-year-old has been developing his basketball skills in Germany and Portugal in recent years, it has been his little brother Jermain who has been in the spotlight.

Jermain shot to fame last year when his singing ability saw him win BBC talent show The Voice UK under the guidance of award-winning artist will.i.am.

The 20-year-old has since released his first album and Jackman said he was delighted to see him get so much recognition for his talent.

“It has been amazing for my brother,” he said.

“To win The Voice is just another level. It is crazy when you think out of everybody in the UK, he was the one that won it, so I am extremely proud of him.

“During the show, I wasn’t in this country, so I was messaging him daily and he would tell me what was going on and what famous people he had talked to and who had Tweeted him. It was crazy.”

Jackman, who was called up to the Great Britain squad for the first time in 2013, added: “I don’t mind if my brother is stealing my limelight.

“As long as he is being productive with it and doing what he needs to do, then he can have all of it.”

Asked whether Jermain would be appearing courtside at the University of Worcester Arena in the near future to watch, Jackman said: “I don’t know if he can make it because he is not able to drive yet, so he would have to get on the train, but I am encouraging him.”

After leaving London in 2012, Jackman joined Iserjohn Kangeroos in Germany and enjoyed two successful years, averaging 15.9 points per game and 8.1 rebounds.

But, after a frustrating spell at CAB Madeira in the Portuguese league, Jackman decided to return to England and says he is now keen to bring Worcester success.

“As I was the highest I could be in the UK, I wanted to get to a higher place basketball-wise,” said Jackman, who was considered one of the BBL’s most impressive rookies before his departure.

“When I went to Germany I learnt a lot more about myself and the way I play, so I do feel like a different player now. I feel like there is a lot of expectancy upon my performance, like I am supposed to play a lot better than I was when I was at London Lions, and I understand that.

“I was gone for a while and played for the national team, so I am going to use the experience I have got now.”

Jackman, who scored 27 points in Wolves’ 108-92 victory over Surrey Scorchers last Friday, added: “I just want to be the best I can be all the time, so if that means rebounding more, then I have got to rebound more.

“If that means being more efficient with the ball, then that’s what I have got to do.

“I just want to make the team better as that’s why I was brought here.”

Wolves host London on Sunday (3pm).