We wanted a rebounder and shot-blocker and Liam certainly does that Riders coach Rob Paternostro

Leicester Riders coach Rob Paternostro is confident that new recruit Liam Potter will be a big success but says it will take time for him to settle.

Paternostro told BBC Radio Leicester: "He's a big guy and a good rebounder.

"We wanted a rebounder and shot-blocker and he certainly does that. When we can have him in the line-up it'll be good.

"It'll take time because it's switching the team around. It's happened to us twice already this year and we'll have to do it again. But we'll sort it out."

Paternostro had hoped to register Potter in time to feature last weekend but was unable get his registration in time from the Ukraine Basketball Federation.

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