Mersey Tigers sign British guard Josh McGinn

It’s been announced today that the Mersey Tigers have signed British guard, Joshua McGinn, from Italian side Cestistica Ascoli, making him the first officially announced Tiger for the new BBL season.

McGinn, 19 from Whitby, announced the news via his Twitter account (@joshmcginn_) will be experiencing BBL basketball for the first time in his professional career having moved to Italy last season to play C2 Division basketball.

The former England Under 18 player will be joining Head Coach Tony Walsh on the Tigers as fans await news of more signings with the 2012/13 BBL season less than a week away.