Joseph Womack is playing in Wales!

Joseph Womack, a 6’6” powerful forward, has signed to play in Wales with the Swansea Storm and the Glamorgan Gladiators. Sean Kilmartin, USA Select General Manager was eager to arrange the contract for the parties. Womack, a member of the USA Select European Exposure Tour team will provide an strong inside presence for the two Welsh teams. In a unique situation, Womack will be able to play for two teams this season. The clubs, who are affiliated, play in two different leagues and can arrange the events so they allow Joseph to play for both teams. The Swansea Storm are headed by USA Select friend Gavin Williams. Williams is a highly respected official in the BBL.

From the Swansea Storm website:

Swansea Storm are please to announce the signing of 6’6 Centre Joseph Womack. Joseph joins Swansea from William Penn University where he Played in 32 games. During his Senior year Joseph was ranked No.1 in the M.C.C for Blocked Shots (42), averaged 8.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game in addition to 10 assist, and 34 steals. As well as leading the way on the court Joseph will also be working with our community schools coaching program where hi will be actively involved in delivery coaching sessions at local comprehensive schools in the city.

Womack can also play for the Gladiators. This is the 3rd year in a row that a USA Select Basketball player has been added to the Gladiators roster ( Josh Fowler –Coastal Carolina and Jay McMillan- Appalachian State University) The coach of the Gladiators, Steve Williams, has long term ties to USA Select Basketball. Williams coached USA select partner, David Lawrence during his professional days. Lawrence is considered, by far, the best professional basketball player to have ever played in Wales. Williams also coached USA Select founder Sean Kilmartin son, Ryan Kilmartin, in the FIBA European U 18 Championships in 2007.