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Seipt Signs for Team Newcastle

22/8/2017

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​For the second time in as many days, the Knights have dipped into the NBL Division 2 talent pool to sign a player that played against them last year. This time sees the arrival of Ben Seipt.

Currently studying at Durham University, the former Tees Valley Mohawks standout averaged  18 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists per game last year in Division 2. He also scored 19 points against the Knights in the Division 2 Playoff Quarter-finals, with the Knights narrowly taking the win at 67-65.

At 6'5'',  the former England U17 Small Forward adds another versatile scoring option from the wing, which should prove important in breaking down the better defenses the Knights expect to face this upcoming season after last year's successful promotion campaign.
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Knights Add Promising Undergraduate

21/8/2017

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The knights added to their roster again on Monday  through 6'9'' forward Zephi Sharman.  After averaging 10.1 points and 7.8 rebounds  for Barking Abbey Academy, Zephi will be looking to continue  his strong play in Newcastle whilst also studying a degree in maths.

Team Newcastle are already familiar  with Zephi, having played against him as part of Kent Crusaders  in 3 highly competitive match-ups between NBL Division 2 and the Patron's Cup. Seeing him first hand brought him to the attention of the team and made the decision to sign him an easy one.

In addition to his NBL experience, Zephi has also represented England at U16 level and Barking Abbey in the  Elite Academy Basketball league (EABL), winning the tournament  in 2016/17. 
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Knights Bolster Backcourt Options

14/8/2017

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The latest recruit  ahead of the 2017/18 season is Kingsley Pinda, formerly of Hyeres-Toulon. The 6'3'' Parisian shooting guard has also had previous stays in the  French professional leagues with Nancy and Evreux.

​During this time he has shown the sort of reliability from 3 point range that opponents will have to be aware of when he is on the court.

Kingsley was also part of the squad that won a Silver medal at the U20 European  Championship in 2012 - this winning mentality will undoubtedly help him blend in with the rest of the team. 

Head Coach Ian Hewitt was pleased with the pickup, saying, "Kingsley is an exciting addition to the squad, he brings a lot of experience from playing in Pro A and Pro B in France which will be great to draw from."
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International Playmaker Signs

11/8/2017

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Team Newcastle continued their recruitment drive Friday with the addition of Thanasis Ioakeimidis. The Greek-born guard most recently played for  BG Hagen in Germany where he averaged 11.6 points and  3.6 assists  per 28 minutes of action. He joins with a reputation as a defensive stopper as he also averaged 2.2 steals during his time there.

​Thanasis seems keen to get started, saying "I am very happy that I have become a member of the Newcastle team! I am eager for the new season to start and I strongly believe that with hard practice and the guidance of our coaches we will have a successful season while also playing good basketball."

Head Coach Ian Hewitt had been looking to add a further international presence to his squad after deals for  Patrick Wrencher and Joey Bennett were confirmed earlier in the week.  Thanasis has real international pedigree, having previously represented Greece in the  FIBA U20 European Championships, as well as playing  in the top division of Greek basketball.
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