Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of 6\u20198\u201d forward Samuel Idowu.<\/p>\n
The former GB u20s star spent his three college years in NCAA division one with Saint Peter’s University. Iwodu starred for the Peacocks in helping them win the program\u2019s first ever national postseason tournament championship in 2017.<\/p>\n
Idowu averaged 16.1 pts in his first professional season in Holland with Aris Leeuwarden. His second year he spent in Denmark with Team FOG Naestved, averaging 15.5 pts. He spent his third year with Yoast United but was cut-short due to injury.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been a long time, but I can\u2019t wait to come back to England\u201d commented Idowu.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m excited to join the Riders for the new season! I look forward to meeting the team, embracing the fans and the culture as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
The New York native, who holds a British passport, becomes Coach Rob Paternostro\u2019s second recruit of the summer having secured the services of fan favourite Kimbal Mackenzie late last month.<\/p>\n
Coach Rob commented: \u201cWe are really looking forward to working with Sam. He is a versatile big with good experience in Europe, who has shown the ability to score and rebound as a professional.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI enjoyed speaking with him, he is an intelligent engaging guy who I think will fit in very well with us.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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