Try out for the Pirates

Details of the Essex Pirates Open Try Out for the 2011/12 BBL Season have now been confirmed as the Club continues its ongoing search for the next generation of Great British Talent.

The Lammas School Sports College will host the try out for the second straight season on Monday 5 September from 8:00pm – 9:30pm. Players interested in filling one of three open roster spots for the BBL Team are requested to email the club to register their interest at graham.wilson@essexpirates.com.

Pirates Coach Jon Clark said, “We are never surprised at the high level of British talent that has yet to grace BBL arenas and we are confident that the next Jamell Anderson or Myles Hesson is waiting to show the UK what they can do on the biggest domestic basketball stage.”

Players are expected to be ready to play at 8:00pm and in line with the Pirates Policy, the focus will be on players holding a current British passport. Players who make the initial cut will be invited to join the Club’s pre season that will be based in London starting on the weekend of the 10 / 11 September.

Jon continued, “Just as essexpirates.com broke the news before any one else about Jamell’s move from the club we are hopeful of more exclusive announcements following the try out. We never put out requests for certain positional requirements. We know that good teams draft the best talent available and don’t limit themselves to needs.”

The full address of the Lammas Sports College is 150 Seymour Road, Leyton, London, E10 7LX.