Colin Rhooms is set to make his debut in the starting line-up in the place of injured star, Kevin Penny.

This is Rhooms first year with the Crusaders and he has continued to develop his game and make improvements under the tutelage of Coach Dip Donaldson.

Colin who is a defensive specialist has now received the vote of confidence to go in and fill the forward spot in the place of Kevin Penny.

Colin Rhooms, 32 year-old 6'1" guard/ forward, is from Dudley West Midlands, just outside of Birmingham. He has played for clubs such as Birmingham Bullets, Leicister Riders and Solihull Chiefs.

He signed in the summer after his previous team, Solihull, folded and has since been working his way to the top with the Crusaders.

"With Rhooms in the line-up he gives us a positive defensive position. He has a positive attitude and is a great worker on defence. Now his offensive contribution has given me the confidence to put him out there.

"In making this move it also opens Derrick Pope to a different position and brings the defensive spark to the starting line-up,"

said head coach Dip Donaldson.

Colin had his best game with the Crusaders two weekends ago against Westminster with ten points coming off the bench. Now with him in the line-up the Crusaders will get his talent on the offensive and defensive end with 100% effort that he is consistently showing.

Defensively the Crusaders need his strength because of the former NBA player, Tom Sewall who is a lethal weapon for the Mid-Sussex Magic and needs to be held to a minimum.
  

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