Storm Finalizes Training Camp Roster with Leemow Signing
Published on October 15, 2013 under National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Island Storm News Release
The Island Storm announced this morning their finalized training camp roster with the addition of Justin Leemow.
Leemow, a 6'1", 175 lbs point guard, was selected in the third round (28 th overall) of this year's NBLC draft by the Storm.
The Brooklyn, NY native attended the renowned Mount Zion high school in Georgia, the same high school that produced NBA standouts Tracy McGrady and Amar'e Stoudemire. Leemow played for the University of Southern Florida in the BIG East from 2008-2010, before transferring to North Carolina Central where he averaged 4.6 points and 1.8 rebounds and 4 assists per game.
Last season, Leemow played for the North Dallas Vandals, one of the top teams in the ABA. Leemow helped lead the Vandals to the ABA National Finals averaging 18.6 points, and 7.7 assists per game, on his way to being named to the ABA South West All-Star team, as well as the ABA Rookie of the Year.
Storm Head Coach Joe Salerno looks for Leemow to be a strong competitor for a point guard role on this year's roster.
"Justin is just a great competitor, with a tremendous amount of talent. He has great court sense and vision. He is always aware of what is going on around him. He has the ability to control a game and make his teammates around him better ball players. Guys on this team will love playing with guy like Justin Leemow."
With the signing of Leemow, the Island team will have 18 players reporting to training camp on Wednesday.
Here's a look at the training camp roster:
Guards
Al Stewart - 5'10" - Drake University
Ryan Martin - 5'9" - Keene State College
Derek Coleman - 5'10" - Robert Morris University
Ashton Graham - 6'4" (C) - University of Tampa
Semaj Inge - 6'4" - Temple University
Shawn Vanzant - 6'1" - Butler University
Greg Plummer - 6'4" - Eckerd College
Justin Leemow - 6'1" - North Carolina Central University
Forwards
Michael Corpening - 6'8" - South Wesleyan University
Hillary Haley - 6'7" - University of Maryland Eastern Shores
Jamarcus Ellis - 6'5" - Indiana University
Amani Daanish - 6'8"- Indiana State University
Sammy Emile - 6'6"- Mars Hill University
Doug McKinney - 6'9" (C) - University of Prince Edward Island
Antonio Ballard - 6'5" - Miami University Ohio
Centers
Nick Evans - 6'11" - Southern Illinois University
Antoine Tisby - 6'8" - University of South Carolina
Steve Tchiengang - 6'9" - Vanderbilt University
The Storm will be hosting two intra-squad games, October 19 at Westisle Composite high School, and October 23 at Morell Regional High School. Both intra-squad games are schedule to tip at 7:00pm.
Pre-season action for the Storm will include an exhibition game versus the Saint John Mill Rats at UPEI on October 25 (7pm start) and an away game at Halifax's Metro Centre on Sunday, October 27 at 2pm.
Storm To Host Exclusive Reception for Season Ticket Holders
You have the chance to be among the first on Prince Edward Island to "Meet the Team"!
Season ticket holders, if they've purchased tickets by October 16, 2013, will be invited to an exclusive reception on October 17th with the 2013-2014 Storm players.
It's a great way to welcome the returning players back to the Island - while having your chance to be the first to meet our newest Island Storm players.
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- Storm Finalizes Training Camp Roster with Leemow Signing - Island Storm
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