Sean Hampton is delighted to be chasing silverware again in tranquil Worthing.

The Thunder hotshot, who passed 500 points for the season in last week's Trophy win over Plymouth, is relishing his second spell in the NBL after a year in Cyprus.

He helped his side Etha win promotion to the top flight last season and returned with a few tales to tell.

For one thing, Gary Smith's team talks make perfect sense. At least most of the time.

Hampton said: "It was crazy out there. When the coach spoke I would just sit at the end of the bench because I couldn't understand a word.

"One of the guys would come over and translate later.

"It was funny. They would call a play and I wouldn't know what to do, but I was cool with it. By the middle of the season I knew what was happening.

"The crowds were crazy. They threw firecrackers onto the court while we were playing. I would hear a bang and think 'what was that?'

"The crowds were fighting each other at some games. They had to get the army in to control them."

Etha were so pleased with their American they offered him a new deal on better money, but they wanted a quick decision and Hampton chose to bide his time.

The return to Sussex gives him the chance to win the silvereware he missed out on two seasons ago.

He admitted: "I've got unfinished business here. We didn't get the championship like we should have done but I am confident we can do it this time."

Hampton's agent has had talks with BBL clubs in the past.

The 26-year-old from Louisville, Kentucky, would love to try his hand in the top flight.

For now, he is just happy to have helped Thunder to the Trophy final and hit 501 points at an average of 33.4.

Worthing are treating their men to an overnight stay on Teesside this weekend before the Sunday showdown with Mohawks from 4pm.

Coach Smith said: "We're pleased about that. Getting over the journey is half the battle when we play Teesside."