PIONEERS FILL SECOND IMPORT POSITION
 

The Mount Gambier Star FM Pioneers are pleased to announce the signing of 26 year old US import Ryan Blankson, a 6 6”, 110kg, Power Forward / Centre graduating from Loyola University, Chicago, averaging 10 points and 10 rebounds in season 02/03.  He led the NCAA in offensive rebounding and was ranked 18^th in the nation in total rebounds with 10 per game.

Ryan has extensive experience playing internationally in England, Romania and Uruguay.  In season 2003 / 2004 he averaged 22 points and 12 rebounds as an integral player for his club the Sheffield Arrows in England.

He returned to the USA to play in the highly competitive ABA for the Las Vegas Rattlers, where he was a consistent performer with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

In 2005 he played for Romania Otopeni where he averaged 14 points and 12 rebounds and in 2006 secured a contract to play in Uruguay averaging 20 points and 13 rebounds.

Ryan will bring a great work ethic and is not afraid to “bang” bodies in the keyway.  He has a reputation as a great rebounder at both ends of the court and a strong low post game.  His work in tandem with fellow import Chris Lewis will be crucial in the Pioneers quest to return to the play-offs in Season 2007.
 

Sonya Knight

Pioneers Basketball Club Inc

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