Riptide Back in Action at Harbour Station Tonight
January 2, 2019 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Saint John Riptide News Release
Saint John Riptide guard Frank Bartley IV drives against the Halifax Hurricanes
(Saint John Riptide)
The Riptide face the Halifax Hurricanes tonight at Harbour Station at 7PM. The Hurricanes enter the match-up at 8-8, while the Riptide sit at 3-8 as they look to move up the standings.
Doors open at 6PM, come out and support Your Saint John Riptide!
Getting to Know: Frank Bartley IV
#15 Frank Bartley IV, Guard
Born: February 25, 1994 (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Height: 6' 3''
Weight: 210 lbs
Position: Guard
"I am excited about being in the NBL because professional basketball has always been my dream. I have worked and trained hard and I'm excited to be a member of the Saint John Riptide, where I can continue to develop and contribute to the team's success. As a rookie, I want to do whatever it takes to help us win games and to win the Championship."
Fresh off an illustrious collegiate career for the Louisiana Baton Rouge Ragin' Cajuns, Frank Bartley IV has moved up north to start his professional career with the Saint John Riptide.
Bartley IV is known best for his scoring prowess, having led the Ragin' Cajuns in scoring last year with 17.8 PPG, earning him the Pete Maravich Memorial Award, an award given to the Major College Player of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Basketball Coaches.
When Bartley IV was first signed, Coach Nelson Terroba praised him, saying " "Frank is a strong and athletic guard who is a proven scorer and shoots the ball at a high rate. He is a two-way player who can get downhill while playing with poise."
His career with the Riptide has gotten off to a great start, leading the team in scoring (16.4 PPG) and 3-pointers made (24).
Get to know Frank Bartley IV
Who is your childhood hero?
"My dad."
What is your favourite basketball memory?
"Winning two High School State Championships."
Do you have any hobbies?
"I like to watch movies, play video games, hang out with my friends, and take pictures."
My friends say I am...
"Fun to be around... Charming."
I would describe my game as ...
"I'm a complete player. I can do it all."
My secret talent is...
"I am ambidextrous."
Images from this story
 Saint John Riptide guard Frank Bartley IV drives against the Halifax Hurricanes |
• Discuss this story on the National Basketball League of Canada message board...
National Basketball League of Canada Stories from January 2, 2019
- Saint John Loses Close One in Dying Seconds to Hurricanes - Saint John Riptide
- Poole Dominates in Saint John with 39 Points in Win over Riptide - Halifax Hurricanes
- Grandy Glaze to Finish Season in Chile - Sudbury Five
- Five Open 2019 at Home Friday - Sudbury Five
- Riptide Back in Action at Harbour Station Tonight - Saint John Riptide
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
