Sheffield Sharks Welcomes Prentiss Nixon to the Team

Sheffield, UK – 30 August 2023 – The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks professional basketball team announce the signing of Prentiss Nixon for the remainder of the 2023-24 British Basketball League season. The 26-year-old forward, hailing from Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States, brings his talents and international experience to the Sharks' line-up, strengthening the team's prospects in competitive league play.

Nixon played for the Colorado State Rams and Iowa State Cyclones during his collegiate career. After graduation he has had stints with Aanekosken Huima in Finland 1st Division (24.9 pts, 7 rebs, 4.6 ast), and MBC Mykolaiv in Ukraine Superleague (10.5 pts, 3.8 rebs, 2.8 ast). Last season Prentiss competed in the Latvian Estonian Basketball League with BK Ogre where he averaged 7.8 pts, 2.8 rebs, 2.6 ast.

Expressing his excitement about joining the Sheffield Sharks and competing in the British Basketball League, Nixon stated, "I am excited to get to Sheffield and for the opportunity to play in the British League. I think I can add energy to the Sharks' roster. It seems like an exciting time to be a Shark with the new arena and the direction the league is headed."

Head Coach Atiba Lyons also expressed his enthusiasm about Nixon's addition to the team, "Prentiss will definitely bring experience and a dynamic skill set at the guard slot that will enhance our performance," said Coach Lyons. "His ability to create opportunities for himself and others will be key. We look forward to welcoming him to Sheffield.”

The addition of Nixon sees the Sharks part ways with Terrell Allen. The club would like to thank Terrell for his time and efforts with the team and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

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