Opportunity knocks for the Cubs of the Worcester Wolfpack

With the Worcester Wolves providing an elite study programme at the club through a partnership with the University of Worcester, two more faces along with the recent signing of Kalil Irving, will join the programme and the 2013/14 Wolves roster.

Harry Turner will make his return to Worcester along with Caylin Raftopoulos who will be making his first appearance as a Wolves player.

Harry Turner posted four points per game within the few minutes of playing time at the guard position. Harry was also part of the University of Worcester basketball team that won the British University & College Sport (BUCS) Basketball Championship last season.

Caylin Raftopoulos will be a new face in the city, who along with making an impact and getting stuck into the basketball programme, has signed up to do a Sports Coaching studies course at the University of Worcester. Caylin is the son of ex-Surrey Heat Head Coach Creon Raftopoulos, and he averaged five points per game for Surrey himself last term, as well as being a threat at the 3-point line.

Director of Basketball and Head Coach Paul James says of the young guns: “We had a lot of young talent at the club last year, going up against some experienced talent in order to earn time on court. Kalil forced his way into the starting line-up and, to a lesser extent, we had other young players such as Harry also vying for minutes. Harry showed enough promise for me to want to make him a part of my squad for the future.”

“As well as playing for the Wolves, Kalil and Harry are both students at the University of Worcester: Kalil is studying Marketing and Harry is studying Business Management. This organisation will always reward effort and the trip to Lithuania was recognition of the efforts both young men have put into their basketball and into their University studies.”

“Caylin did well when he got his chances last year. He scored in double figures several times, including against us back in February. He can also dish out assists and be a threat from three-point range.

 “However, like everyone at the Wolves, he knows he will have to earn his playing time. I know he will be knuckling down in his studies at the University and there will also now be the chance for him to grind it out on court. I am delighted that Wolves’ relationship with the University can create such great opportunities for basketball talent.”

Huge recognition from Paul James with a strong promise for all three of Kalil, Harry and Caylin both on the court and in their studies.