
Roster Changes, Youth Day and Season Ticket Upgrades
December 12, 2018 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Cape Breton Highlanders News Release
The Cape Breton Highlanders professional basketball team announced several roster changes to help build new momentum early in the season.
George Williams was signed last week and helped the Highlanders with their overtime win over the PE Island Storm.
Olu Famutimi, previously announced, has arrived in Cape Breton and is scheduled to play in the upcoming game.
Deshaunt Walker has been signed and is scheduled to play in the upcoming game.
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Player Details
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Deshaunt Walker
6'0" Point Guard 27yo
Silver Spring, MD
Stephen F. Austin State University
Portugal
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George Williams
6'5" Forward 28yo
Houston, TX
Wayland Baptist University
NBLC, PBL, Mexico
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Olu Famutimi
6'5" Guard 34yo
Toronto, ON
University of Arkansas
NBA Preseason, NBLC, South America, Europe, Canadian National Team
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To make room on the 12-man roster, the following players have been released:
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Ta'Quan Zimmerman
Joel Ndondo
Jamal Branch
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The Cape Breton Highlanders game on Thursday, December 13th at 10AM is YOUTH DAY where students from many local schools will be bussed in for a morning of action and fun.
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Season ticket holders have the option of staying in your current seat or a FREE upgrade to a floor seat! Â To swap seats, simply go to the RESERVE TICKET TABLE at Centre 200 any time after the doors open at 9AM.Â
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