{"id":2978,"date":"2018-07-19T19:38:18","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T19:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readingrockets.co.uk\/rr2021\/rr2021\/?p=2978"},"modified":"2018-09-12T10:11:33","modified_gmt":"2018-09-12T10:11:33","slug":"reading-rockets-adds-american-flair-to-senior-mens-squad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readingrockets.co.uk\/rr2021\/reading-rockets-adds-american-flair-to-senior-mens-squad\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading Rockets Adds American Flair to Senior Men’s Squad"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Reading Rockets has revealed the next player to join its senior men\u2019s squad for the forthcoming 2018\/19 National Basketball League (NBL) season, American forward AJ Carr.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old, who hails from Fairfax, Virginia, becomes the first American player to be announced for the new season after recent Irish signings Adrian O\u2019Sullivan (24) and Ronan O\u2019Sullivan (24).<\/p>\n

A graduate of Saint James School in Maryland, AJ went onto play basketball for Shepherd University in West Virginia for four years, totaling 85 competitive games since 2014.<\/p>\n

At 6ft6, AJ will bring a brand-new dimension to the growing Rockets squad with a versatile playing style that promises to bring a unique flair to the team\u2019s game. The American will move to Reading in late August, when he will meet with Rockets colleagues and start to integrate himself into the club.<\/p>\n

Reading Rockets Head Coach Alan Keane <\/strong>said:<\/strong> \u201cI am very pleased with how our team is coming together. Our most recent signing, AJ, adds another dimension to the team. AJ\u2019s versatility really suits the style of game we will play. AJ possesses a skill set which will make us difficult to defend and play at a tempo that will be exciting to watch. In addition, AJ\u2019s character fits the values and personal traits we value most at the club. I have big expectations of AJ and have no doubt he will deliver that and some.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Reading Rockets chairman Gary Johnson<\/strong> added: \u201cTo sign someone of AJ\u2019s calibre sends a strong message of our intentions this coming season. We\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

are always deeply privileged when a player decides to commit to our club, but never more so than when it requires a move overseas. The whole of Reading will take note when AJ\u2019s in town, and I can\u2019t wait to see the fans\u2019 reaction to his game play.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

AJ Carr <\/strong>said:<\/strong> \u201cCoach Keane contacted my agent and I about playing in England and joining the Rockets. It was an honour to be considered to play professionally overseas in Europe and after talking with Coach Keane and Mr. Johnson, my agents at SportsFive and I decided that signing with the Rockets was the best move for me. As far as the season ahead, I\u2019m extremely excited to continue building upon the longstanding success of the Reading Rockets\u2019 programme and bringing a commitment to excellence as well. The Rockets are a competitive, prestigious, and family\/community-oriented organisation that I\u2019m ecstatic about joining. Big things are coming!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reading Rockets has revealed the next player to join its senior men\u2019s squad for the forthcoming 2018\/19 National Basketball League (NBL) season, American forward AJ Carr. The 23-year-old, who hails from Fairfax, Virginia, becomes the first American player to be announced for the new season after recent Irish signings Adrian O\u2019Sullivan (24) and Ronan O\u2019Sullivan […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2979,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":[],"_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"spay_email":""},"categories":[3,4,6],"tags":[220,144,217,142],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/readingrockets.co.uk\/rr2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AJ-Carr-4-news.png?fit=700%2C298&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pdDaI5-M2","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2966,"url":"https:\/\/readingrockets.co.uk\/rr2021\/second-irish-player-signing-for-rockets-as-ronan-osullivan-joins\/","url_meta":{"origin":2978,"position":0},"title":"Second Irish Player signing for Rockets as Ronan O\u2019Sullivan Joins","date":"12\/07\/2018","format":false,"excerpt":"The new signings for Reading Rockets basketball club are coming thick and fast as the club announces the arrival of 24-year-old Irishman Ronan O\u2019Sullivan. 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