Career: Southern University (USA-NCAA I, 2002-06), BG Karlsruhe (Germany-BBL, 2006-07), Kouvot Kouvola (Finland-Korisliga, 2007-08)

Cipriano was recently discovered in the Finnish Championship and looks to be a real find – a true power forward with 102 kilograms of muscle. After a promising first professional season in the German League with Karlsruhe where he averaged 6.5 points (on 51% shooting) and 5.9 rebounds in 23 minutes per game, he took a big step forward at Kouvot, reaching the Final of the Korisliga. He became a dominant center, shooting 61% from the field and averaging 10.9 points 9.1 rebounds per game. His addition to the national team roster should bring an immediate benefit to the club.