Golden Eagle Cortez starts professional career with the Worcester Wolves.

The Worcester Wolves are pleased to announce their third signing for the new BBL season, Cortez Edwards.

Cortez signs with Wolves following his Senior year with Southern Miss Golden Eagles from the NCAA D1 Southern Conference.

The 6ft 2 guard averaged 13.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2,1 steals in 2018/19 and earned Second-Team All-Conference USA honours and was a finalist for the C Spire Howell Trophy, presented to the top player in Mississippi.

Head Coach Matt Newby is very happy with the latest addition to the roster.

“In Signing Cortez Edwards, I feel we are really beginning to take shape.

He compliments the perimeter we are putting together and fits the profile of a player who will contribute significantly at this level.

Statistically Cortez was a huge contributor at Southern Miss, in NCAA Division One’s, southern conference.

I think this will translate incredibly well in the BBL and I am excited about the significant contribution he will make not just on the floor but in our basketball community as a role model.”

Cortez is excited to start his pro career with the Worcester Wolves.

“I am very excited to begin my professional career with the Worcester Wolves, we will have a great year and lots of exciting moments.

I am ready to get to work and bring the Wolf Pack a successful and exciting season”.