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🚨 We are pleased to announce the signing of American forward Bobby Planutis.

The 6.8 American hails from Hazleton, Pennsylvania and played his  college basketball at Purdue Fort Wayne, where he averaged 11.2pts and 4.2 rebounds per game in his senior year.

Following his graduation, Bobby went on to play in Finland and Romania during his rookie professional season where he averaged 12pts and 4rbs.  Most recently this season, Planutis played for the South Bay Lakers, the LA Lakers NBA GLeague team. 

Head Coach, Ben Thomas 

“I am really happy to have Bobby with us for the remainder of the season. His skill set really compliments what we already have and I’m sure we will see him have a great impact on the team. 

He has been in practice with us this week and I’m confident he is the right type of person for our club, I know he will do everything he can to represent the Nix in the right way!”

Bobby Planutis

”I’m super excited to join the Cheshire Phoenix team. I have heard plenty of great things about the club, especially the fans. Looking forward to playing in the EPSV!”

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