CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — A look at the players the Island Storm has announced in the past week for its training camp as it gets ready for the 2019-20 National Basketball League of Canada regular season. The Storm had previously announced the return of point guard Johnathan Loyd.
Abrian Edwards
Hometown – Pflugerville, Texas.
Height/position – Six-foot-five guard. Coach Tim Kendrick said he is versatile enough to play the one, two or three and noted his size and athleticism.
University – William Penn University.
Did you know – Ranked No. 1 in assists in NCAA Division 1.
Statistics
Pts/G Reb./G Assists/G
13.8 5.1 7.4
Kendrick said: “We think he’s a young player with a very high ceiling. . . In our system, (he’s) a kid that we can play in multiple spots is a real advantage and he can definitely, skill-level wise, handle those three spots.”
Nathaniel Wright
Hometown – Murrieta, Calif.
Height/position – Six-foot-six forward. Kendrick said he is a big athletic forward who could play the three, four and five depending on the matchups.
Did you know – Wright played for San Diego Kings in the American Basketball Association, the Harlem Globetrotters and was a teammate of the Island Storm’s Robbie Robinson in the Drew League.
Statistics
Pts/G Reb./G
13.9 6
Kendrick said: “He is a beast. . . He plays very hard; he plays very physically. I think he has a lot of skill, but for us, I think, he’s going to bring a real element of toughness for us.”
Joe Boyd
Hometown – Scottsdale, Ariz.
Height/position – Six-foot-nine forward.
University – Cal State San Marcos.
Did you know – led the California Collegiate Athletic Association in rebounds
Statistics
Pts/G Reb./G
11.5 9.1
Kendrick said: “Joe Boyd is a solid skilled player. He can stretch the floor because he can shoot the ball.”
Antwon Lillard
Hometown – Cleveland, Ohio.
Height/position – Six-foot-five guard. Kendrick believes he can defend the one, two or three in the NBL.
University – Bowling Green State.
Did you know – bring energy and great skill
Statistics
Pts/G Reb./G Assists/G
8.7 3.9 1.3
Kendrick said: “Lillard, I think, has the capability of being a very good player in this league. He’s ultra-athletic, but he’s also very skilled.”
Andy Cleaves
Hometown – Riverside, Calif.
Height/position – Six-foot-two point guard.
University – Cal State Stanislaus.
Statistics
Pts/G Reb./G Assists/G
15.5 5.1 1.33
Kendrick said: “A really solid guard. He shoots the ball well. He’s a real tough, fierce competitor.”
Jamal Hunter
Hometown – Macon, Miss.
Height/position – Six-foot-eight forward.
University – Jacksonville State.
Did you know – Hunter had 45 blocks during his season.
Statistics
Pts/G Reb./G
4.5 4.4
Kendrick said: “He’s a rim protector who is really solid defensively, a rebound guy. He fits our style because he can get up and down the floor.”
Jailan Haslem
Hometown – Warner Robins, Ga.
Height/position – Six-foot-10 forward.
University – University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNCC).
Did you know – Haslem was awarded the UNCC 49ers’ Hayward Grubstake Award, which is given to the player who exhibits great effort and determination.
Statistics
Pts/G Reb./G Assists/G
3.1 3.4 0.9
Kendrick said: “He’s tough. He’s physical. He’s strong. He’s a rebounder. He sets great screens. He’s skilled.”
Did you know? The team is hosting an open tryout on Oct. 6. A location has yet to be finalized. There are 28 spots available and the team has had inquiries from Canada, the United States and Japan. Register by emailing [email protected].
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