THUNDER BAY – Ryan Thomson continues to fine-tune the Lakehead Thunderwolves men’s basketball roster.
The Wolves coach on Monday announced the team has landed 6-foot-4 wing Nas Roberts, a Toronto prospect ranked 79th in the nation by North Pole Hoops in his 2019 graduating campaign.
Roberts spent last season competing in the Ontario Senior Basketball Association. Roberts said he had options, but Lakehead won out for a variety of reasons.
“It was a tough decision but Lakehead is a top 10 university and academically they will allow me to graduate with a valuable degree,” Roberts said.
“The basketball team is top-tier, the coaches are very supportive and have the capabilities to help me improve. Lakehead is far from home but will increase my focus level and commitment to basketball and academics without distractions.”
Thomson, who returned the Thunderwolves to top-10 status last season, said Roberts should fit in well on the team.
“Nas is a fantastic kid who works hard, wants to improve as a player and is focused on getting his degree. He’s a good athlete who will be able to defend multiple positions and provide some versatility offensively. We’re excited to get on the court and help Nas continue to improve as a player,” Thompson said.
