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NewsDate: Dec 30, 2011 London Lightning Announce Addition of Braxton Dupree
 London Lightning Announce Addition of Braxton Dupree The first place London Lightning are pleased to announce the addition of Braxton Dupree to their NBL Canada roster, effective immediately. Dupree is a 6'8" forward from Towson University, who adds a dimension of rebounding and defense to the Lightning. Lightning General Manager, Taylor Brown, had this to say about the acquisition. “We were lucky to get Braxton as he was coveted by many other teams after coming from Israel. Hopefully he fits in with our team this late in the season.” As mentioned, Dupree played Division I NCAA basketball during his collegiate career. Most recently, he was playing in Israel first for Maccabi Ashdod and then was loaned to Ironi Nes-Ziona. Local Lightning fans will have their first chance to see Dupree in action on New Year's Day at 2 pm against Moncton.
Come GET STRUCK! Single tickets and flex packs are now available at The John Labatt Centre box office 1-866-455-2849, www.johnlabattcentre.com or www.lightningbasketball.ca. For season ticket information contact 519-433-0634 or jackie@lightningbasketball.ca. The London Lightning are part of the National Basketball League of Canada. Founded in 2011, the National Basketball League of Canada is the country's only professional basketball league. NBL Canada is committed to developing the next generation of Canadian athletes and raising the excitement and awareness for basketball throughout the country. Seven teams will play in the inaugural 2011-2012 season and the league is poised for continued expansion across Canada. NBL Canada is headquartered in Toronto, Ont. For more information on the league, please visit www.nblcanada.ca. Media Contact: Jackie Cormier Marketing Manager, London Lightning Office: 519.433.0634 or 519.280.6514 E-mail: info@lightningbasketball.ca Bailey Williams Director of Public Relations, The National Basketball League of Canada Phone: 1.416.322.5188 E-mail: media@nblcanada.ca Click here to go back to news articles |
