#1 Overall Pick Returns to Saint John
September 4, 2013 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Saint John Riptide News Release
(Saint John, NB): The Saint John Mill Rats are pleased to announce that the #1 overall pick in the 2012 NBL Canada Draft, 6'10 centre Robert Curtis, has agreed to return to Saint John - pending FIBA clearance.
Curtis was selected #1 overall by the Windsor Express and his rights were traded to the Mill Rats for the rights to the #5 selection, Mike Helms, and the rights to Isaac Kuon. He played in two games last season for the Mill Rats before an opportunity in Thailand came about.
"Rob is a young player with tremendous upside," said Mill Rats President & General Manager Ian McCarthy. "He is ready to prove he was worthy of being the #1 pick and this will be a statement year for him. He is a very mobile big with a good post skillset."
Matthews is the fourth player signing announced this season for the Mill Rats. Here is the roster breakdown to date:
Signed:
Ashton Smith 6'2 Guard Indiana University of PA
Doug Herring Jr. 6'3 Guard Utica College
Chris Matthews 6'4 Wing St. Bonaventure
Robert Curtis 6'10 Centre Wayland Baptist
Draft Picks:
Mike Luby 6'11 Centre Brock University
Doug Louis 6'5 Wing Kingsborough CC
Alex Jackson 6'6 Forward St. Louis-Missouri
Protected List:
Anthony Anderson 5'11 Guard Massachusetts
Jerice Crouch 6'0 Point Guard Tennessee-Chattanooga
Kenny Jones 6'6 Forward Kentucky State
Kevin Francis 6'7 Forward Cleveland State
Sheray Thomas 6'9 Centre-PF Kentucky
2012-13 Season Ticket Holders will have until September 15th to purchase their same seats for the upcoming season. All unsold seats from last season are open for the public to purchase as season tickets now. To buy or inquire about season tickets please contact Julia Higgins at the Mill Rats Fan Zone located in Brunswick Square or contact the Harbour Station Box Office or call 506-657-1234.
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