Praia League is set to tip off in July 3

Paris Collins

Praia League is all systems go as the first professional league in Cape Verde is ready to make the debut on July 3rd. Six teams will be playing in the inaugural season. These are CB Cidadela, Ponta D'Agua Gorillas, Achada Grande Volcanico, Palmarejo Sharks, Achada Panthers and Plateau Warriors. Each team will feature 2 Americans per team with the rest of the squad comprised of local talents.
Praia League Draft was held on May 16th. Here are the Draft Results:

Round 1
Paris Collins (193-G-95, college: Jackson St.) 6'3 Guard CB Cidadela
Malik Miller (206-C-95, college: Claflin) 6'9 C Palmarejo Sharks
Nick Manor-Hall (193-F) 6'5 SF Achada Panthers
Cameron Clark 6'8 F Achada Grande
Rodriguez Palmer 6'6 G Ponta Gorrilas
Joshua Yorke-Frazer (183-G-95, college: Seneca) 6'0 G Plateau warriors

Round 2
Andre Jackson 6'8 F Plateau Warriors
Mario Williams 6'5 G Ponta Gorrilas
Nasir Core (190-G) 6'1 G achada Grande
Taras Carter (G) 6'1 G Achada Panthers
Neville Young (201-F, college: Stillman) 6'6 SF CB Cidadela
Charles Boozer (191-G, college: Iowa St.) 6'3 G Palmarejo Sharks

Round 3
Zoran Talley (201-F-94, college: Iowa St.) 6'6 F CB Cidadela
Alwyn Silva 6'6 F Palmarejo Sharks (American and Cape Verdean)
Andre Amado (202-C-99, agency: DDOSS) 6'8 F Ponta Gorrilas (Cape Verdean)
Abdelranman Elghadbarn 6'3 G Plateau (Egyptian)
Anthony Lane 6'5 G Txada Panthers
Jawan Stepney (192-G-95, college: CWU) 6'3 F Txada grande.


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