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EBL Division 1 Team

2008-09 Team List

Number	Name	Height	Position
4	Ambokile Bell	5' 06''	Guard
5	Taner Adu	6' 02''	Guard
6	Stefan Gill	5' 08''	Guard
7	Adam Slater	6' 05''	Forward
8	John Linsley	6' 05''	Forward
9	Connor Gent	6' 04''	Forward
10	Aitor Estrada	6' 02''	Guard
11	Brandon Kimbrough	6' 02''	Guard
12	Adam Gerami	6' 08''	Forward
13	Steve Boonham	6' 09''	Forward
14	Nikolas Opacic	6' 05''	Guard
15	Tom Sutton	6' 05''	Forward



Coach:	Jeff Jones
Asst Coach:	Brian Dobson
Managers:	Farukh Hussain, Arif Hussain
Stats.	Matt Roberts, Barrie Cryer

MANCHESTER MAGIC PLAYER PROFILES 2008-09

NAME	Stefan Gill
NUMBER	6
HEIGHT	5’ 8”
POSITION	Guard
D. O. B	26.09.83
FROM	Manchester
PREVIOUS TEAM	Manchester Magic
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	Role:- Team Captain. Lead the team by example and make my teammates better Background:- Developed late, started playing seriously aged 16 with Graham Williams Achievements:- Won the treble with Magic last year Aims:- To improve as a basketball player, become a true point guard/leader and to win everything this year

NAME	Taner Adu
NUMBER	5
HEIGHT	6’ 3”
POSITION	Guard
D. O. B	22.2.84
FROM	London
PREVIOUS TEAM	Teesside Mohawks and University of New Olreans
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	My role this year is to provide scoring and assists, to concentrate on rebounding as our team lacks height this year. Also to be one of the team leaders MVP of the play off finals (EBL Div 1) 2008 Treble winner with the Magic My hopes are to win all four trophies this year.

NAME	Brandon Kimbrough
NUMBER	11
HEIGHT	6’ 02”
POSITION	Guard
D. O. B	16.11.84
FROM	Springfield Missouri USA
PREVIOUS TEAM	Drury University and Arkansas Impact
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	I think my role with the team is to be a steady influence on the court and handle the ball. One of my greatest achievements was earning a scholarship to college to play basketball. My hopes for the season are to improve with every game and practice session as a team. I think if we do we will be happy at the end of the season

NAME	Aitor Estrada
NUMBER	10
HEIGHT	6’ 02”
POSITION	Guard
D. O. B	11.10.78
FROM	Madrid
PREVIOUS TEAM	Menesaianos “Hola”
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	Despite my appearance, I am actually a dentist. I’m an associate in dental surgery in Lytham St Annes with a special interest in endodontics and cosmetic dentistry. The last time I played in a National League team was eleven years ago in Spain before I went to University, but don’t worry, I will be back on top form in no time! I’ve bought the new Kerry Katona fitness DVD! I’m very proud to be playing with Manchester Magic, I’ve met lots of great people and want to do whatever I can to help the team success.

NAME	Adam Slater
NUMBER	7
HEIGHT	6’ 04”
POSITION	Forward
D. O. B	10.05.79
FROM	Blackburn
PREVIOUS TEAM	Manchester Magic
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	I started playing basketball quite late inspired by my good friend Matt Hogarth. I have been with the Magic since 2001, and have enjoyed every minute of it enjoying many team achievements such as winning the treble last season. I am now starting to take steps into coaching by assisting with the Division 3 team’s training. I hope that we are as successful this year as we were last year.

NAME	Adam Gerami
NUMBER	12
HEIGHT	6’ 08”
POSITION	Forward
D. O. B	20.05.88
FROM	Stockport
PREVIOUS TEAM	Manchester Magic
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	To play hard and rebound, improve as a player and turn my weaknesses into strengths. I have represented England in the European Championships at Under 18’s level, and it is my hope that I can go on to play College Basketball in the USA

NAME	Jon Linsley
NUMBER	8
HEIGHT	6’ 05”
POSITION	Forward
D. O. B	19.11.75
FROM	Liverpool
PREVIOUS TEAM	Newi Nets
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	Garbage man, generally clean up after everybody and try not to get thrown out of the gym.

NAME	Connor Gent
NUMBER	9
HEIGHT	6’ 05”
POSITION	Small Forward
D. O. B	17.01.90
FROM	Oldham
PREVIOUS TEAM	Manchester Magic Under 18’s
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	I was a member of last season’s Under 18’s team that won both the National League and the National Cup. I want to improve my game, plus learn from the older players. I need to gain weight so I‘m not the skinny kid anymore.

NAME	Ambokile Bell
NUMBER	4
HEIGHT	5’ 06”
POSITION	Guard
D. O. B	21.06.1985
FROM	Manchester
PREVIOUS TEAM	Sheffield Arrows
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	My role with in the team is to come off the bench with energy, and help the team win by playing tough defence and hitting open shots.

NAME	Tom Sutton
NUMBER	15
HEIGHT	6’ 05”
POSITION	Forward
D. O. B	18.11.86
FROM	Clitheroe
PREVIOUS TEAM	Manchester Magic
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	A new player who has stepped up from the 2nd team. In a supporting role trying to learn and improve as much as possible at a higher level

NAME	Steve Boonham
NUMBER	13
HEIGHT	6’ 09”
POSITION	Centre
D. O. B	12.04.82
FROM	Llandudno
PREVIOUS TEAM	Plymouth Raiders
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	I am a big guy, my job is to play hard, defend hard, rebound and score. I come from a seaside town in North Wales called Llandudno, and I played for my country as a Junior. My aim for the season is to just win everything

NAME	Nikolas Opacic
NUMBER	14
HEIGHT	6’ 05”
POSITION	Guard
D. O. B	05.07.90
FROM	Manchester
PREVIOUS TEAM	Manchester Magic Juniors and Mega Aqua Monta (Serbia)
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	I am new to the team and bring reasonable height. I bring a bold Serbian element to the team as I have played for two years in Serbia I was a member of the Magic’s Under 16’s and Under 18’s that won the National League. I hope to win everything possible.

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