Hansel
08-22-2008, 07:08 PM
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/other-sports/2008/08/22/tigers-in-swoop-for-usa-duo-100252-21585557/
EVERTON Tigers have unveiled two new signings ahead of the new British Basketball League season.
Andre Smith has joined from Japanese League side Niigata Albirex, while the Tigers have also snapped up fellow American Marcus Bailey.
Originally from North Dakota State, 6ft 8ins Smith has played professionally in Switzerland for Sion Herens Basket.
The 23-year-old said: “I am very excited about joining Everton Tigers. I know they are an up and coming club and I look forward to helping the team achieve success.”
EVERTON Tigers have unveiled two new signings ahead of the new British Basketball League season.
Andre Smith has joined from Japanese League side Niigata Albirex, while the Tigers have also snapped up fellow American Marcus Bailey.
Originally from North Dakota State, 6ft 8ins Smith has played professionally in Switzerland for Sion Herens Basket.
The 23-year-old said: “I am very excited about joining Everton Tigers. I know they are an up and coming club and I look forward to helping the team achieve success.”