Isaac
Years ago
Wildcats sign Loughton, Caporn; Ryan rumoured
Signing news out of WA - the Perth Wildcats have nabbed Alex Loughton for a couple of years and retained Adam Caporn.
Loughton is a steady young power forward out of college with some European-league experience and has been named to a few extended Boomers sides in recent years. Should be a good pick-up for them.
Caporn had his 2006/07 season marred by injury but can start at PG if necessary and is just four points under the NBL's rating system.
The Cats are also rumoured to be signing Damien Ryan shortly which would be another excellent signing. The guy might not have an impeccable character record, but he can play and they've obviously spent up to keep him from pursuing options in Europe.
Perth already have Shawn Redhage, Paul Rogers and Peter Crawford of note, plus a spare import spot. Jeff Dowdell is a gradual improver, but not all are convinced on the other benchies - Justin Brown and Ben Hunt. Loughton, at least, goes some way to covering the loss of Tony Ronaldson.
