Lightning Sign Canadian Josiah Mastandrea
March 10, 2022 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
London Lightning News Release
(LONDON, ON) - The Lightning are pleased to announce the signing of Canadian guard, Josiah Mastandrea, for the remainder of the 2022 National Basketball League of Canada season.
Standing 6'2, Mastandrea, joins the Bolts as a rookie after recently completing his season at Simon Fraser University, Canada's only NCAA D2 school. The Port Coquitlam, BC native played March 2nd in the first round of the GNAC Conference Playoffs and will suit up for the Bolts this weekend, making him the first player in league history to play a college and professional game in the same month.
"Josiah epitomizes an overachiever. He has made himself into a bonafide threat shooting the ball. He is the type of kid who works diligently, is a great teammate and deserves the opportunity to show what he can do at this level. I have known Josiah and his family since he was 15 and I'm excited for him to come in and contribute to what we are building" - Head Coach Doug Plumb "I'm excited and grateful for the opportunity to play at this level it's a dream come true. Ready to come in, work and help the team in any way I can". - Josiah MastandreaMake sure to stay up to date with team news by following the team on social media or through the team website at www.lightningbasketball.ca.
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