Gwizzlies Sign Seven Foot Nigerian Player
July 21, 2008 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Georgia Gwizzlies News Release
Macon, GA. The ABA Macon-based Georgia Gwizzlies today announced the signing of 24-year old Nigerian born 7'0, 255 lb Stanley Ndefo. "He has a great attitude on and off the court, is willing to learn the game and will play the power forward position," stated team owner Embry Malone. "We hope to hve two more 6'11 or taller players and hope to announce them shortly." The Gwizzlies, with an international look, have also signed 5'11 slam-dunking Iranian-American guard Behdad Sami and 6'3" sharpshooter Chris Watson. Additional positions will be filled during tryout camps. For more information, visit www.gwizzliesbasketball.com or www.abalive.com.
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