Everton Tigers have signed American youngster Steven Rush and British starlet Andy Thomson, as they prepare for the new BBL season.

Rush, 25, who is joining from German Pro-B side Franken Hexer, is a former North Carolina college star.

Thompson, also 25, is a product of Manchester Magic's youth system and has been playing in Spain for Almeria.

"I am very excited about joining the Tigers. I know they had an impressive season last year," said Rush.

"I am looking forward to helping the team achieve even greater levels of success this year."

Stephen and Andy add this dimension and I expect great performances from them Tigers coach Tony Garbelotto

The Tigers have also retained Olu Babalola and James Jones from last season to form the core of their new-look squad.

Tigers coach Tony Garbelotto added: "The close season is always a tough time with assessing the squad and I said I wanted a younger, higher energy team this season.

"Stephen and Andy add this dimension and I expect great performances from them. With Olu Babalola and James still with us from last season we now have the core of our squad."

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