Yabsley still the No. 1 towering influence

Focus HR 64, Prime Property Panthers 70

THERE is another 'big man' in basketball town and he has arrived just in time to help the Panthers' late season title push.

At 6ft 9in. Kalvis Sprude may not be quite the physical presence of Panthers' main man, Martin Yabsley, who is possibly a shade taller and bulkier, but the Latvian will do nicely as far as Panthers coach Pat Ogier is concerned at this time of the year.

In such a competitive top division you need all the help you can get, was his message.

Panthers joined title rivals Le Mont Saint on the 12-point mark with this very hard-earned victory at Beau Sejour, but they were behind for much of the match, Focus once again showing that they are a decent team themselves despite a record of just one win in eight.