THUNDER READY FOR NEW SEASON
The Georgian rookie 6ft 7in power forward flew in this morning (Thursday), will practice tomorrow, then face Solent Stars in the National Trophy group season-opener at the Leisure Centre on Saturday (8pm).
He may face Brighton Bears in the return leg of their pre-season warm-up at the Brighton Centre on Sunday (6pm).
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Hide AdJerry's non-arrival at the airport last week, his airfare having been advanced by the club and he having signed a contract, then demanded more money, shocked Thunder and their fans. But Johnson's papers were quickly in place and Thunder grabbed the All-Peach Belt Conference star and leading scorer for Clayton State University.
More details in Worthing Herald on September 25.