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Oshawa Power Protect Five Players

June 6, 2012 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Mississauga Power News Release


(OSHAWA, ON) On Monday, June 4th, the Oshawa Power announced their five players to be named to the Protected List of the 2012-2013 season. The Power will protect NBL Canada All-Star & Overall #1 2011 Draft Pick Morgan Lewis, Second Team All-NBL Canada Omari Johnson, NBL Canada Rookie of the Year & All Star Game MVP Brandon Robinson, High-Flyer Marcus Johnson, and OP's Muscle Jushay Rockett.

The Big 3 of the Oshawa Power (Brandon Robinson, Morgan Lewis, Omari Johnson) all had a tremendous season. Brandon was named NBL Canada Rookie of the Year, Second Team All-NBL Canada, scored 38 points in the Inaugural All-Star Game in Halifax while being named the game's MVP. Also, he led NBL Canada in scoring during the regular season averaging 19.86 ppg.

Morgan Lewis became the Overall #1 Draft Pick in last year's inaugural NBL Canada Draft along with being selected to the NBL Canada All-Star roster. Morgan also recorded his career high 39 points on his birthday in a win against the Halifax Rainmen on February 10th.

Omari Johnson was also named Second Team All-NBL Canada while being selected for the NBL Canada All-Star roster. Omari hit the game winning 3-point shot in OT on the road in Moncton on January 29th.

Marcus Johnson brought tremendous energy off the Oshawa Power bench and did a sensational job in the starting lineup while Morgan Lewis dealt with an injury. Marcus had many highlights this past season but none bigger than the one he recorded against the

Halifax Rainmen on Nov. 27th.

Jushay Rockett made his return to the Oshawa Power roster back on February 17th after being released earlier in the season. Jushay made an excellent contribution during the Power's playoff push in the attempt for the fourth spot in the NBL Canada Playoffs.

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