Two BBL clubs appear to be on the verge of some new signings: Essex Pirates, who certainly look like they need it, and Mersey Tigers, who certainly look like they don't.
The Pirates are rumoured to have picked up 6'10'' naturalised Australian forward/centre Adrien Sturt. The 24-year-old will add some much needed height to the Essex frontcourt, as so far they have been relying on young athletic forwards Sam Toluwase, Colin Sing, Jamell Anderson and Myles Hesson who are all undersized.
Pirates are missing a number of signings for the start of their season, including returning 6'9'' bigman Alan Metcalfe. The new signings yet to make their debuts include Americans Mike Mokeski, 6'9'' and Turner King 6'3'', and 6'8'' Brit Kene Anusionwu.
Once they have these players in place, Essex could be much more of a challenge than we have seen so far.
Mersey Tigers have also made the decision to bring in reinforcements as high scoring guard/forward Jerome Gumbs looks set to return. The 6'5'' swingman is from the US Virgin Islands, but also has a British passport. He played very well for the Tigers last season and makes this strong Mersey side even deeper. To me, Tigers look one guard away from dominating the BBL this season.
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