Elliot Bailey

British forward Elliot Bailey has joined Surrey Scorchers roster for the 2023/24 season from Canadian side Carleton.

Local boy Bailey, who is originally from Horsham, joined Carleton University in 2018 and at the beginning of this year lead to the side to the U Sports Canadian National Championship title.

The former Kent Crusader finished that game with a career-high of 21 points, nine rebounds, two assists and a steal. Last season he averaged 5.7 points and 5.9 rebounds.

Bailey graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Standing at 6ft 7’’, the new forward featured during Scorchers’ opening two home pre-season fixtures at Surrey Sports Park.