Bradford Dragons have signed 6ft 7in American centre Ricky Fetske.

He comes to the Dragons straight out of Fairleigh Dickinson University in NCAA Division III, where he led his team in both rebounds and blocks, posting 7.5 and 1.2 per game respectively.

He was known for his high energy and aggressive style of play on both ends of the court, enabling him in his senior year there to be named to the Second Team All-Freedom Conference.

Fetske said: "I am excited about joining the Bradford Dragons and competing with them. The season is right around the corner and we will give our fans something to cheer about!"

Dragons' head coach Chris Mellor is pleased with the signing, saying: "I think he will be an excellent fit for us, providing us with scoring, rebounding and a dominant presence around the hoop."

Fetske is a key piece in the Dragons' roster and will be joining his team-mates in the coming days as they prepare for the new season, which starts in mid September. 

Dragons tip off the new season away to Derby Trailblazers on the saturday, September 15, with their first home fixture coming the following Saturday against local rivals Leeds Carnegie.