Pig Washington is known for his defensive capabilities and winning mentality. Washington helped win back-to-back Tennessee high school 3A state titles, going on to play at Univ of West Alabama and Lane College, before beginning his professional career with the Wenatchee Bighorns where he earned a First Team All-Defense selection. He signed with the Great Falls Electric basketball team in 2025.
Deon Lyle brings elite shooting to the Great Falls Electric basketball team roster this season and is known for his deep threes and scoring ability. A native of Nebraska, Lyle played college ball at Univ of Texas San Antonio graduating in 2018, where he earned 2018 All Star MVP and tied the record for most made 3 pointers in a single season (96). Lyle went on to play overseas ball in Armenia, Cameroon, and Mexico before joining the TBL, playing for 5 different teams before the Electric, including a Championship win with the Potawatomi Fire in 2022.
Isaac Howard is known for his high-energy play, defensive skill, and local impact in Montana basketball. He began his career as a Choteau High School standout, before playing four seasons at University of Providence in Great Falls. Howard was one of the first signees for the Great Falls Electric in 2023, and has continued each season as a staple player in Montana’s only professional basketball team.
Manny Izunabor born in Lagos, Nigeria, moved to the states at 15 to pursue his basketball career. He led Fayetteville Academy to 2A State Championship in 2018, and played collegiately at High Point University in North Carolina where he is a 3x All-Defensive Team member. Izunabor is known for his strong defensive presence, shot-blocking, and rebounding ability. This is his first year playing professionally in the TBL as part of the Great Falls Electric basketball team.
G Boykin is known for his versatility and rebounding efforts. He first led his Miller Grove High school to 3 5A state titles, before playing college ball at Central Washington University, earning NWAC All-Eastern Region First Team and GNAC player of the week. Boykin then went on to play professionally with the Vancouver Volcanoes before joining the Great Falls Electric basketball team for their 2025 season.
Entering his rookie season, Johnson is expected to be a dynamic player who can impact the game on both ends of the floor. Johnson brings a well-rounded skill set back to his home state after having played NCAA for MSU Billings and Dominican Univ of CA where he was known for his resilience and elite court vision. His journey from Livingston to the pros serves as an inspiration to local athletes, proving that Montana-grown talent has what it takes to compete at the highest level.
Bilal Richardson is a powerhouse in the paint and a seasoned veteran with a resume that spans nearly every corner of the globe. He has achieved championship titles with the TBL Shreveport Mavericks and the Albanian Superliga where he was recognized as a First Team Selection. Richardson has also completed dominant stints in Croatia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Mexico, Nicaragua and the BAL Qualifiers in Rwanda. Before his professional career, he competed at the University of North Alabama, where he developed the foundational strength and post-skills that have made him a focal point for championship-caliber teams worldwide.
Cooper Dewitt is a versatile wing known for his perimeter shooting and ability to play efficiently. He competed for D1 school IU Indy before finishing his collegiate career in Montana with MSU Billings solidifying his reputation as a reliable scorer. He enters this stage of the season with valuable professional reps already under his belt as he began his rookie campaign earlier this year with the Grant County Red Tails.
Linton is a versatile guard who can facilitate the offense and finish through contact. He played collegiately at NAIA Calumet College of St Joseph in Indiana, and then started professionally in the ABA League with the Tucson Buckets, before joining the TBL playing for Mesa Monsoons and then the Mesquite Desert Dogs earlier this season. With experience across multiple professional leagues, he provides the poise and defensive intensity required to compete.
Beyers provides the roster with incredible tactical flexibility. He has the mobility to run the floor like a guard and the size to compete in the paint. Mikel Beyers was an early JUCO standout at Mesa CC before being recruited to D1 Marshall University where he became known for his scoring ability. Beyers played professional stints in Denmark, Mexico, and Slovenia where he sharpened his skills, before signing to the Great Falls Electric, as his first year in the TBL.
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