Danny Midgley has vowed to do whatever it takes to make his second spell as a Bear a success.

The 6ft 5in 24-year-old guard from Burgess Hill has joined Genesis Brighton Bears after four seasons playing American college basketball and in the Spanish third division.

He is Bears' only confirmed signing ahead of tonight's deadline after plans to hire Jason Siemon hit a hitch.

Midgley believes he is a far better player than when he left England in 2001.

And he is anxious to bounce back from a frustrating season with Estudiantes de Lugo.

He said: "We got a new coach and I was told I would be playing but in four games I got six minutes.

"I started one game and only got two minutes. I think it was a case of the president wanting local guys to play.

"I told my agent 'I'm unhappy, I'm better than this' and he got me out of there.

"Now I'm just happy to be back and playing again.

"I'm looking forward to practising every day and staying in shape but I've got no real expectation in terms of playing time.

"I'll help out how ever they need me.

Siemon has played down his chances of returning to the BBL, despite having talks with Bears coach Nick Nurse.

The veteran centre, who announced his retirement earlier this season, said: "I was thinking about playing but I'm also planning to move to New York and I have some life-changing decisions to make."