1 November 2008
Fola's back
Leopards have moved quickly to replace shooting guard Sam Salter, and have re-signed Fola Adeleke to their EBL Division One squad.
Adeleke was an ever-present member of the Big Cats team last season and proved to be a key part of the side which finished fifth in the table.
The Barking Abbey Academy graduate had hoped to go to college in The States this year, but the move falling through he has returned to Jon Burnell’s team.
“It’s great to have Fola back with us” said general manager Dave Ryan. “He was an important part of the team last season, and we could have signed him early this season but we didn’t want to upset the balance of the team.
“However as soon as Sam left we were on the phone to him, and I‘m sure he’ll be an important part of the team.”
Adeleke played one pre-season friendly for the Leopards this year, coming off the bench to drain 26 points in a 91-74 victory at Harlow Hawks.
The 20-year-old is expected to make his return in a Leopards vest for Saturday’s National Trophy trip to Taunton Tigers where Leopards will look for their sixth straight competitive victory this season.
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