Connelly has point to prove

BRIAN Connelly is on a redemption trail with the Geraldton Sun City Plumbing Buccaneers this season.

The American says he has a point to prove after an unsuccessful stint with Romanian A League side Cluj-Napoca Gladiators last year.

The tall forward hopes to go someway to setting the record straight in the Buccs’ opening State Basketball League fixtures away to South West Slammers tomorrow and Mandurah Magic on Sunday.

“My experience out there was a little bit rocky,” Connelly said of his spell in Romania.

“I didn’t get too much time out there. I want to show myself and the team that I can play professional basketball. That’s kind of why I’m out here.”

Connelly racked up 68 points in 22 games in Romania, but is eager to kick off his SBL tally this weekend.

“I’m excited to get our team together when the lights are on and see how everyone performs,” he said.

South West Slammers, who finished second last in 2009, hit a snag in their season build-up with the resignation of coach David Petroziello this week.

Mandurah, the bottom side last year, has made attempts to turn the corner with the acquisition of two imports for the first time in several seasons.

A live web stream of the Buccs game against the Magic will be posted from noon via the SBL website www.sbl.asn.au.

See Monday’s Guardian for a full wrap-up of the Buccs’ opening games of the season.

Article by Thomas Davis (Geraldton Guardian)




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