RIDERS RETURN FOR BRADD
- Updated: August 24, 2011
Leicester Riders have brought back American guard Bradd Wierzbicki for a second spell at the club.
Wierzbicki first joined the Leicester Riders in 2008 where he stayed for two highly successful seasons before he moved a short distance across Europe to Spain where he continued his playing career for La Coruna.
“Number one thing I want to say is that we’re happy to have Bradd back,†Riders coach said Rob Paternostro.
“It’s nice to have a guy who knows the way we play here, knows the program and experienced two successful years here previously. The important thing about Bradd is that he’s not just a shooter, he’s a scorer and by adding him to the team, we’re strengthening our perimeter play further.â€
Wildcats turn to Huskies
Durham Wildcats are set to swoop for Houston Baptist University pair Fred Hinnenkamp and Mario Flaherty for their inaugural season in the BBL.
Hinnenkamp, a 6’7†forward, averaged 5.7 points and 2.2 rebounds in his senior year in college.
While Flaherty, who had a brief aborted stint in the New Zealand League earlier this summer, is a 6’8†centre who tallied 13.8 points and 9.2 rebounds last season.
Both are expected to study for post-graduate degrees at Durham University as part of the club’s tie-up.
Eagles all for good Gause
Newcastle Eagles have signed 25-year-old American point guard Paul Gause as a replacement for Trey Moore.
The 5 foot 11 New Jersey native is a graduate of Seton Hall University where he was the all-time leader in steals.
In an impressive college career he averaged 8 points and 3 assists as well as leading the Big East conference in steals in both his sophomore and senior seasons.
In his first season as a professional he played at Freiburg in the German Pro A league and averaged 16 points per game and 4 assists.
Eagles coach Fab Flournoy said: “Paul has an excellent pedigree and we are hoping he will come into our team and give us an infusion of energy. He is a high tempo, aggressive player and he should fit right into the system that we rely on. I am looking forward to having him here in pre-season in order that we can begin to integrate him into our group.â€
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