BiG Storage Cheshire Jets Chief Coach TJ Walker moved fast to replace Bosnian/Canadian forward David Radlovic, when it became apparent that, due to a change in his personal circumstances, that the player would be unable to Join the Jets for the beginning of the new BBL season on Friday 21 st September in Plymouth.

“TJ has been scouting for recruits for the squad in the States throughout the summer”, said Paul Smith, BiG Storage Cheshire Jets Director of Basketball, “and when it became clear that David would not be able to join us, he was able, almost immediately, to sign up an alternative player capable of replacing him in the Power Forward position – that is the advantage of having someone there on the spot”

Radlovic’s replacement is Chris Brown, a 24 year old, 6’7”forward, who graduated from Chattanooga College in Tennessee [An NCAA College], before joining   Bayer Giants Leverkusen (in the German Bundesliga)   and   later Basket Esch [of Luxemburg]   where he averaged 25   points, 13 rebounds and   3 assists per game.   He has recently been playing in the ABA for the Tennessee Mud Frogs where he has been averaging 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists per game.

“We are delighted to have signed up Chris – he has excellent size, athleticism and skills”, said TJ Walker, “and he fits the pattern which the Jets team will play this season.   We expect him to make a major impact on the league”  

Further announcements are expected imminently as to the remaining members of the Jets roster, with a number of players involved in contract discussions.

BiG Storage Cheshire Jets are pleased to announce that from the start of the new season fans will be able to order tickets in advance by phone.   All they need to do is just pick up the phone and dial 01244 399993 any time on Monday-Friday between 09.00-17.00 hrs. Ticket prices will be:

Adult - £10, Concessions(Students, Senior Citizens) - £8 and Juniors - £6 . There will also be a family ticket [2 Adults and up to three Juniors] for £28 [Tickets ordered over the telephone will be subject to a 50p booking charge per transaction]

An ordering facility will also be available on the website for the beginning of the season [http://www.bigstoragecheshirejets.co.uk].

Pete Hawkins, BiG Storage Cheshire Jets Director, commented. “We wanted to make the whole Jets operation more accessible to the public and

This seemed an obvious way forward.   Fans will now be able to book in advance - from the comfort of their own homes and will know that they are assured of their seats.   As we are hoping for capacity crowds during the coming season, this should prove beneficial all round”