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PORTSMOUTH CITY SMUGGLERS
 
 
Portsmouth City  Smugglers National League Team was created in 2007 from the very successful local league team. Portsmouth City Smugglers entered England Basketball National League Div 4 South West and secured the division championship with a 15-1 record in their debut season. The team accepted promotion and will compete in Div 3 South for the 2008/9 season.
 
 
 
 
LEON BAILEY - No.4 - 6'8 - Centre
This is Leon's second season with the team and provides a valuable inside presence. Leon is a popular member of the team and will be looking to develop this season further.
 
LARRY ROWE - No.5 - 6'2 - Guard
Larry has come through the Portsmouth junior teams and has been an integral player in the success of the Smugglers' local league team. Larry can deliver moments of brilliance on offence and is an effective outside shooter. He will be looking to raise his minutes this season and to possibly becoming a starter.
 
 
RYAN PAYNE - No.6 - 5'9 - Guard
Ryan re-joins Portsmouth after spending the first part of the 08/09 season with Reading Rockets in Div 1. The club are pleased to have Ryan back both as a scorer and as a leader. Ryan posseses an all-around game and will be helping his team mates with his experience. 
 
 
BEN GRAY - No.7 - 6'3 - Guard
Ben is making his first step-up to senior basketball after graduating from the Solent Kestrels junior programme. Ben has spent some time in the States and Spain over the last few seasons but has wound up back in Portsmouth. Ben is also an ex-Portsmouth City junior having been recruited out of school as a 13-year old.
 
 
HARRY VEYSEY - No.8 - 6'6 - Forward
Harry joins the Smugglers for the 2008/9 season having moved to the city to continue his studies at University. Harry has good national league experience having previoulsy played for Manchester and Sheffield. Harry brings solid offensive fundamentals to the team and organisation on the defensive end.
 
 
 
MATT BATES - 6'6 - No.9 - Forward
Matt is another ex-Portsmouth Junior looking to make the transition to senior national league. Matt was frustrated by his minutes in the 2007/8 season and will be looking to improve this season. Matt will play an important part in the local league team and will be looking to develop his individual and team game.
 
 
PAUL GOODALE - No.10 - 6'0 - Forward
Paul is a stalwart of Portsmouth Basketball having played for many years both as a junior and senior. Paul also manages The Fury team in the local league. Paul is hard working and reliable inside player who plays much bigger than his size.  
ANDY AUNG - No.11 - 6'6 - Forward
Andy is playing national league basketball for Portsmouth this season having played local league for several seasons. Most recently Andy has played national league for Bognor Pirates and has also played for Solent Stars. Andy provides a big presence on the boards and is an effective scorer inside.
 
CLAYTON MILNER - No.12 - 6'3 - Forward
Clayton was the team's leading scorer in the 2007/8 season. Clayton is a dynamic inside scorer and plays much bigger than his size. Clayton is an athletic player who is able to score at ease on the break or in the post. He was also the team's defensive leader last seson and is an efficient rebounder. Clayton came to the Smugglers having previoulsy played for Solent Stars in Div 1. 
 
 
ALEX BYRNE - No.13 - 6'2 -Guard
Alex is the team's playmaker as well as captain. Alex is undoubtley the veteran of the team having played national league basketball for well over 10 years. Whilst more concerned with getting his team mates into the game Alex has a tremendous 3-point shot and can accquire points quickly when he's in the 'groove'.
 
 
 
EMMANUEL DAVIES - No.14 - 6'2 - Forward
E-Man is a key member of the Portsmouth City Basketball Club organisation and is coach to some of the junior teams as well as leading the community programme. E-Man was also one of the instigators into restarting national league basketball in Portsmouth. On the court E-Man is a strong inside player who loves to take it strong to the hole. On the defensive end E-Man provides lots of energy and rebounds like a 6'10 centre.
 
 
ARTUR WOJEWODKA - No.15 - 6'4 - Guard
Artur is a Polish national who has recently moved to the south coast. Artur comes by way of Leverkeusen in Germany and is a terrific all-around player. Artur is a physical and athletic player who is equally comfortable on the wings or inside. He will provide valuable scoring to the team this year and relieve others from scoring big in every game. Artur's biggest weakest is turning up to practice and games regularly.
 
 
HARRY BATES - 6'2 - Guard
Harry is a talented member of the Portsmouth junior team and will be looking to gain valuable experience with the senior team this season. Harry will be looking to continue his individual development as he trains and plays with the senior team whilst studying at Portsmouth College.
 
 
COACH - MICK BYRNE
 
 
 
MANAGER- MATT BIRCH
 
STEVE DAVISON - No.12 - 6'3 - Forward
Steve is one of the team's main offensive weapons possesing a fine outside shot. Steve is also a physical defender and is happy on the inside or outside. Steve is one of the team leaders and provides valuable experience. Steve is also a member of the all-conquering local league team. One of the 'girly' headband crew.
 
Steve has moved to France for the remainder of the 2008/9 season.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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