Josh signs for the Panthers

Shropshire's Josh Crutchley hopes to step back on to the professional basketball circuit tonight in his hometown.

The Wellington 20-year-old has signed a contract with BBL outfit Birmingham Panthers, who play their second game at TCAT tonight against Plymouth Raiders (7pm).

A former pupil at the Charlton School, Crutchley stepped up from the Shropshire Warriors to play for Panthers in their first game at TCAT, last weekend's loss to leaders Newcastle Eagles.

Some 350 saw that game - and Panthers chiefs have cut prices to £5 (£2.50 for under-16s) tonight to try and attract even more to the Telford venue.