Lugano Snakes get a dominating player in the paint signing the 6’10” center Byron Sanders. He was one of the few players in Europe, playing for Tundja Yambol in Bulgaria last year, to average a double-double in points scored (12.5 ppg) and rebounds (10.8 rpg) and shooting 56.9% from the field. He was named Defensive Player of the Year and was the leading rebounder and shot blocker in the league.