Last Thursday, the Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League draft was held at the Save the Seed Energy Centre.
The Splash Brothers, who lost to the West Gunners in the finals last year, had the ninth pick and picked Dwayne ‘Kobo’ Penn.
“He brings more size to the team and would be able to help us protect the ring,” Shamoii A. Dagou said. “We needed a little bit more body in the team. Everything else is fine I think, we are good with our shooting. We good man, trust me.”
The number one pick was Cedrick King, who went to the Avengers. The number two pick was Sean ‘Chino’ Woods’ was taken by Pure Playaz.
The number three pick, Phillip Glasgow, was chosen by Starz.
Juan Hatchett will compete for the Warriors again.
The number five pick went to Team Next, who decided on Killven M. Samuel.
Three teams did not show up for the draft, but according to the league chairperson, Kharid Fraser, the teams will be allowed to make their pick at a later date.
The players not yet drafted are Steve E. Parillon, Cameron G. Young and David ‘Bolo’ Lettsome.
As the defending champions, the West Gunners were allowed to keep their previous draft pick, Ray D. Victor.
Bayside Blazers picked JoVaugh N. Cameron and Red Zone picked up Nathaniel ‘Nat’ Malone.
The Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League is slated for August 20 at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom.