The GMHBA Miners confirmed on Tuesday morning that the fan favourite has signed on for a second season in the South East Australian Basketball Legaue.

Booker said his decision to return was a no-brainer. He loved Ballarat.

"I've played professionally for eight years but this is really comfortable for me here - the competition is good but it's not just about basketball," Booker said.

"I get treated with respect and that's important...

"The community has treated me so good - people invite me to their house and take me out to eat and I don't feel like it's because I'm playing well. People have actually been treating me even better since I got injured, so it's not really about basketball."

Booker quickly worked his way into the Ballarat community with self-initiated school visits and basketball clinics that went beyond his designated club duties.

The American had been highly touted as a league most valuable player prospect until he sustained a lower leg injury in late June.

The mailbox at the MARS Minerdome was flooded with cards and gifts, plus well-wishes sent via teammates and coaches for his speedy return.

Booker topped the SEABL in average points with 28.5 per game, in average assists with 6.9 per game and ranked second in the league for three points made - he shot 76 from his 15 games.

He chalked up 40-plus points in three games, collected two SEABL player of the week awards and was the SEABL player of the month for May.

Booker remained at the Minerdome after his surgery to help guide his teammates through to SEABL finals.

"My teammates know I expect them to improve even more next season," Booker said.

"I've spoken to all the younger guys and told them to keep working out over the summer.

"We're not just trying to get to the play-offs - we want to win the championship."

Booker will fly home to Missouri in the United States next week and return to Australia in January for training.