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Halifax Rainmen Sign Second Overall NBL 2012 Draft Pick

September 19, 2012 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Halifax Rainmen News Release


The Halifax Rainmen are pleased to announce they have signed the second overall 2012 NBL draft pick Anthony Johnson. An Azusa Pacific University Graduate, Johnson a six foot seven 225lb forward is a unique talent as a player with physical strength who can also be an effective spot up shooter.

"This is a good signing for our organization," said Halifax Rainmen President and owner Andre Levingston. "We feel that Anthony was the best player in the draft and he will no doubt be an exceptional player in our league. He's an extremely good shooter and has a high IQ for the game."

Johnson will report to Rainmen training camp this October. For more information about the upcoming 2012-13 season, please visit www.rainmenbasketball.ca.

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