Basketball: Giants recruit Rowsom

Manchester Giants and Derby Storm made two crucial signings yesterday.

Giants recruited the 6ft 10in centre Brian Rowsom, who spent two and a half seasons with Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers, and have released Jabaar Jones to make way.

Towers have signed the former London Towers player, Tony Windless, who in his three seasons with them averaged 18 points and helped them to the 7-Up Trophy and Budweiser Championship last season.