Saint John Inks Talented Canadian Guard
August 30, 2013 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Saint John Riptide News Release
(Saint John, NB): The Saint John Mill Rats are happy to announce they have inked 6'2 combo guard Ashton Smith from Scarborough, Ontario - pending FIBA clearance.
Smith came onto the radar of Mill Rats management while playing in a Toronto summer pro-am league.
"Ashton is a very versatile and smooth player who exudes confidence on the floor," stated Mill Rats President and General Manager Ian McCarthy. "He is a high character young man as well and we are excited to add him to our team."
Smith played his college ball at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and was named a Division II All American in 2012, and the All-PSAC West Division Player of the Year. At IUP he averaged 18.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game.
Last season he played professionally in Austria, earning the 'Import Player of the Year' award.
Ashton Smith IUP Basketball 2011-2012
Smith is the first player signing announced this season for the Mill Rats. Here is the roster breakdown to date:
Signed:
Ashton Smith 6'2 Guard Indiana University of PA
Draft Picks:
Mike Luby 6'11 Centre Brock University
Doug Louis 6'5 Wing Kingsborough CC
Alex Jackson 6'6 Forward St. Louis-Missouri
Protected List:
Anthony Anderson 5'11 Guard Massachusetts
Jerice Crouch 6'0 Point Guard Tennessee-Chattanooga
Kenny Jones 6'6 Forward Kentucky State
Kevin Francis 6'7 Forward Cleveland State
Sheray Thomas 6'9 Centre-PF Kentucky
2012-13 Season Ticket Holders will have until September 15th to purchase their same seats for the upcoming season. All unsold seats from last season are open for the public to purchase as season tickets now. To buy or inquire about season tickets please contact Julia Higgins at the Mill Rats Fan Zone located in Brunswick Square or contact the Harbour Station Box Office or call 506-657-1234.
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