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Phoenix centre Gettys named Player of the month.


Cheshire Phoenix star CJ Gettys has been named Molten BBL Player of the Month for November.

The centre has guided Phoenix to three wins from their five games during the month and averaged a spectacular November double-double.

He amassed 20 points and 11.2 rebounds per game with 30 boards to his name, he also fired 56% from the field.

Gettys only made his BBL debut in September but is already looking a great addition to the squad.
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