American Centre Lands in Worcester

Worcester Wolves will have a new man-in-the-middle when their BBL campaign recommences this September.

While popular centre Will Creekmore has moved on to pastures new, he left a parting gift for Wolves’ coach Paul James with his recommendation of fellow American Robert Thurman.

25 year-old Thurman says: “I am excited to play for a club that does not accept mediocrity; a club where winning is everything.”

The 6’10 centre played his college basketball at University of California Golden Bears, where he earned a reputation as a hard-nosed competitor.

More recently, he has plied his trade with Falcon Basketball Club of Denmark, averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds per outing.

Paul James, who says that he is happy to follow the advice Creekmore, a member of last season’s BBL Trophy and Play-Off final winning squad, adds: “I’m delighted to have Robert on the Wolves’ roster this season, and very much look forward to working with him.

“He has a tough act to follow in Will, but I’m confident that he will do just that. Will brought Robert to my attention, and he should know what it takes to be successful in the BBL after the season he had.”