HUDDERSFIELD Heat are putting the final touches to their squad for the coming English Basketball League season.
Having been newly promoted to Division III, player-coach Eduardo Perez has been working hard to bring some new faces to add to last year’s squad, and they began their pre-season friendlies with an away trip to Division IV side Hull Wasps at the Bonus Arena on Saturday (7.30pm).
“While we had a very successful year once again last season to clinch promotion back up to division three, it is clear that are going to have to strengthen to meet the challenges of the step up in level,” said Perez.
“This year we will be up against a different calibre of teams, many with current and ex internationals in their ranks.
“We have already had three new faces with us during pre-season, bringing our squad up to 16 players, a much healthier size and I’m hoping we can have everything finalised on the men’s front next week.”
An announcement on the squad will be made by the club next week, with many of last year’s players having already committed long term to the club.
Following the match at Hull, the Heat continue their build-up with a trip to EBL newcomers Rossendale Raptors.
Heat women’s team will also be competing at national level, as the club has entered the National Founders Cup for the first time for this section.
The club is interested to hear from prospective players as recruitment for this squad is not yet complete.
Off the court, the hard work continues to find a main sponsor for the club.
