NBL Canadian All-Star Back with Storm
September 23, 2014 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Island Storm News Release
(Charlottetown, PE) Hard working 6'7" forward Dwayne Smith has re-signed for his second pro season with the Island STORM of NBL Canada today. Smith, a Toronto native, earned an NBL Canada All-Star selection to last year's All-Star game in Charlottetown.
Smith put up solid numbers coming off the bench last season for the STORM. He averaged nearly 6 points and 4 rebounds per game while averaging less than 1 turnover per game. Smith also shot 44.5% from the floor last season.
Smith played 4 years at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., starting in 38 games, where he average nearly 7 points and 4 rebounds per game while shooting 43% from the floor during his career. Going into university scouting reports on Smith said "he plays bigger than he is, attacks the basket, is a good rebounder, and can muscle down low."
"Dwayne had a great rookie season with us last year, so obviously we were thrilled when he opted to re-sign with us, says STORM Head Coach Joe Salerno. "He was one of the top Canadian's in the NBL last season, someone who played a big role for us coming off the bench, and we will look for even more out of this season. Dwayne is a blue collar player, he isn't afraid to get a little dirty, get after loose balls, be physical on the defensive end, all attributes that we loved and played a role in us offering to bring him back. He works hard, and competes even harder, both reasons why he was the only player to play in all 57 of our games last season. I hope this could be a breakout year for Dwayne!"
Season tickets for the upcoming season, which starts Thursday November 6th in Charlottetown at Eastlink Centre against the Saint John Mill Rats, are now on sale. Meanwhile, single game tickets to STORM Basketball go on sale Monday October 6th.
STORM Fans purchasing VIP floor seat season tickets or luxury boxes for the coming season will enjoy the Exclusive VIP Pre-Game Reception before each and every STORM home game at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino with a VIP Parking Pass for the first 70 STORM Fans purchasing 2 or more season tickets.
All STORM season ticket holders will receive an "Everybody Loves a STORM Day" Ice Scraper and an invitation to our exclusive STORM season ticket holder pre-season reception and mid-season reception to meet all the STORM Players and Coaching Staff.
For details on STORM tickets and purchases visit the Eastlink Centre Box Office, open Monday to Friday from 11am to 5pm or phone the box office at 902-629-6625.
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