BBL: Heat snap up Holmes

Guildford Heat have confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign American forward Frank Holmes for the rest of the season.

American replaces the sidelined Copeland

Guildford Heat have confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign American forward Frank Holmes for the rest of the season. Holmes, who has previous BBL experience playing for Milton Keynes Lions and Leicester Riders, arrives as a replacement for the injured Mike Copeland. Holmes averaged 13.1 points per game while at the Lions, while he registered 12.5 points per game during his short stint at Leicester last season. Guildford Heat head coach, Creon Raftopoulos said: "Following Mike Copeland's injury, a number of agents contacted me as they were aware we were likely to have a slot for an overseas player. "Copeland made a huge impact in a short space of time and I wanted to replace him with a player with a strong track record in the BBL. "I am delighted that we have worked a deal to bring Frank Holmes in for the remainder of the season. We put in a winning performance at the weekend and I am confident that Frank can hit the ground running and help 2012 to be a more successful year for Guildford Heat."