Patriots add Canadian ahead – British Basketball League

Plymouth Metropolis Patriots have added a brand new signing, previous to the closure of the participant signing window.

Otas Iyekekpolor, a 6’8″ ahead hailing from Edmonton, Canada is the person in query and Patriot followers can definitely be excited on the prospect and potential for this younger athlete.

Iyekekpolor has a wealth of expertise within the American faculty system, together with 4 years at NCAA D1 stage, enjoying for Scottie Pippens former staff, the Central Arkansas Bears, earlier than transferring to Fort Lewis in his senior yr.

Iyekekpolor additionally has loads of skilled expertise, enjoying in his house Canadian leagues, together with the CEBL and Canadian NBL. His abilities have additionally seen him play throughout Europe, in France, Portugal and Bulgaria, in addition to a quick stint in Lebanon.

“I’m very pleased with the place the squad is correct now,” mentioned Paul James, Head Coach. “We’ve added some measurement to the line-up and with Otas, some expertise and professionalism to go with how we do issues in Plymouth.

“He’s bought a terrific CV and is one other participant that offers us extra depth and extra choices with how we are able to play.”