KENOSHA, Wis. - Former Parkside Men's Basketball player Chavares Flanigan has signed overseas with the Surrey Scorchers. The Scorchers are an English professional basketball team based in Surrey, United Kingdom, that compete in the British Basketball League. Flanigan had an illustrious career with Parkside, which was capped by him being named the 2019 Male Athlete of the Year at the Ranger Awards.
 
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"Chip had an outstanding senior year this past season and it served as a perfect springboard to a professional career.  His versatility will make him very valuable at the next level," Parkside Men's Basketball head coach Luke Reigel said. "I'm so happy for Chip on so many levels, but mostly because he stuck through the tough times and came out better on the other side."
 
"Chip's ability to play the game is special but his character and dynamic personality is what the Scorchers players and coaches will love," Reigel added.
 
As a senior, Flanigan averaged 13.7 points, 5.6 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 2.0 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game. He was named First Team All-GLIAC and First Team All-GLIAC Defensive. Flanigan also received the Male Standout Performance Award at the Ranger Awards for his game against Lake Superior State (1/17/19). He finished the game with 32 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting a perfect 13-for-13 from the field.
 
"I'm really excited to join the Scorchers. They believe I can be a big part of their team this season and I know I can. They have a great and supportive fan base and seem to be a well-established club," Flanigan said.
 
"Parkside was a major piece of the player I am today. The coaches believed in me from day one and really helped me develop my game. My teammates were always supportive of me and we pushed each other every day to improve ourselves. I can't thank the men's basketball program and the athletic department enough for all that they did for me during my time at Parkside," Flanigan added.
 
The Scorchers will open their season on Dec. 6 when they head on the road to face the Worcester Wolves. For more information on the team, you can head over to https://www.surreyscorchers.co.uk/