20 September 2008
Leopards close in on Pervan
Leopards are closing in on the signing of Croatian-born of 6' 7" small forward, Hrvoje Pervan, a player who should prove a valuable addition to the club's new look roster for the upcoming 2008-2009 season.
Born in Rijeka on March 10, 1984, Pervan was due to join BBL Trophy and Play-off winners Guildford Heat, and was expected to start for the Surrey club. However, with Croatia not due to join the EU until next season, Heat were unable to register him, and head coach Paul James recommended him to the Big Cats.
“If we get to sign “H” it will be a massive capture for us” said general manager Dave Ryan, “The fact that Paul believed he would play substantial minutes for one of the BBL’s top teams speaks volumes. We’re still waiting to hear whether he qualifies for the work permit, but we’re hopeful everything’s in order and we’re aiming to get him into the country for our Trophy opener on September 27 at the Brentwood Centre.”
Pervan would come to Leopards with an impressive CV. He has played under coach Josko Pulja and been a member of both the Croatian Cadet and Junior national teams and in a country in which basketball is a major sport (the former Yugoslavia won the World Championships three times). He also put in a two-year stint at Mercer University (2005-06 and 2006-07), whose NCAA Division 1 basketball team - the Mercer Bears - play in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
Leopards make their return to the Brentwood Centre on Sunday when they
face Kent Crusaders. The pre-game action starts at 2.30pm with a Streetball
Extreme game, and the Big Cats tip-off at 4.00pm. Tickets are priced at
£8 for adults and £5 for children, and are available on the
day
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