Worthing set to sign Schmidt

Worthing Thunder have lined up a move for American point guard Jon Schmidt amid an injury crisis that threatens to derail their promising start.

With regular starter Sherrad Prezzie-Blue sidelined for a month with a broken bone in his wrist – and impressive swingman Reggie Branton likely out two weeks with a foot injury - head coach Dave Titmuss is looking to sign Schmidt on a short-term basis.

Schmidt, who has an Irish passport, played last year for Long Island University.