WORCESTER Wolves have bolstered their depleted ranks with the signing of Maurice Walker.

The 6ft 10in Canadian-British player arrives from Latvian team Valmiera, where he averaged 6.8 points per game and five rebounds in 15 minutes of playing time.

Walker, a power forward-centre, has also played in Cyprus for Keravonas and in Italy's Serie A for VL Pesaro.

The 24-year-old attended the University of Minnesota, where in his final year of 2014-15 he averaged 11.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.5 steal per game.

Walker said: “I’m excited. It’s going to be a good opportunity for me and I’m here to help the team in any way I can.”

Wolves head coach Paul James said: “The club have been working long and hard in search of a centre player such as Walker.

"We have had an indifferent start to the season and, with the addition of Maurice, we are looking to turn things around quickly.

“Maurice will give us that inside presence at both ends of the floor we have been lacking so far this season. I’m sure he is going to have a great impact on the team.”

Wolves managing director Mick Donovan said: “We are really looking forward to welcoming Maurice to the Wolves and hope he becomes a huge favourite with our fans.”