Leeds Force sign up American point guard Sandoval

Leeds Force have announced the signing of American point guard Robert Sandoval for the upcoming 2016-17 BBL season.
Leeds Force head coach Matt Newby.Leeds Force head coach Matt Newby.
Leeds Force head coach Matt Newby.

Sandoval graduated from Azusa Pacific in the PacWest Conference averaging 9.9 points, 4.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game. This earnt him a place on the All-Conference Second Team in his senior year.

Leeds Force head coach Matt Newby said: “In Rob, I think we have a pedigree guard who compliments the brand of basketball Leeds Force has aspirations of playing. His high level IQ is complimented by a level of selflessness that lends itself to success at this level. He comes with strong recommendations and is hungry to prove himself in the BBL.”

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Sandoval added: “It’s an honour to be given the opportunity to play for the Leeds Force organisation. I am eager to contribute this next season and build on what Leeds Force accomplished last year. I look forward to working with a great coach in Matt Newby and to build a great team with my team-mates.”

Sandoval is the first new face on the Leeds Force team for the new season in September. He joins returnees Clayfell Harris, Rob Marsden and Armand Anebo.

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