Blessed with a 218-cm wingspan and a motor that's always ticking, forward Lawrence "Trend" Blackledge is a game-changing presence for the Iwate Big Bulls.
And when the Marquette University product is on top of his game, the Big Bulls (6-4) reap the rewards.
The following statistics illustrate his value — and importance — to the team. In their six victories, he's averaging 14.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.6 blocks and 2.3 steals a game.
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