One of the most experienced players in the British Basketball League is heading to… Sirius Group Newcastle Eagles After manager Mark Stettle kidnapped local superstar Will Jaror.
The 6ft 10in forward brings a wealth of experience to Tyneside after spells with him Cheshire PhoenixAnd London Lions and Plymouth, and Steutel is satisfied with the former Great Britain The Under-20 international boasts big game personality and basketball intelligence to inject new confidence into Newcastle’s roster.
Algar averaged eight points and four rebounds on a Cheshire Phoenix team that finished fifth in the championship last season and reached the cup final in 2023. The 33-year-old joined coach Ben Thomas after a season with star-studded London where he gained European experience. Priceless.
Participation in the 2021/22 European Cup campaign has given the Lions, the neighbors, a glimpse of what is needed to compete abroad ahead of the Eagles’ first season in… Northern European Basketball League (ENBL).
Speaking following the announcement of his new signing, coach Steutl said:
“Will is a player that I have admired from a distance for some time now. He has played at a high level for teams within the BBL and beyond the BBL and is a high IQ, very skilled winning basketball player.
“Will is someone who I know will be able to give us a lot of variety in our roster with his diverse skill set. His demand to win and to do the things that will influence our success is without a doubt. That’s all Will cares about and that’s what we want.”
With eight seasons of league experience under his belt – as well as stints in New Zealand, Hungary, Sweden and Spain – Stutel’s new roster will benefit greatly from the Neighbor’s expertise.
The Aldershot born great has already started his pre-season training program at Tyneside and looks set to become a major cog in Newcastle’s wheel on and off the field.
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