LONDON, Ont. - Western Mustangs men's basketball's all-time leading scorer Brad Smith signed a professional contract with English league team, the Kent Crusaders (http://www.kentcrusaders.co.uk)

The Crusaders play in the English Basketball League (EBL) and Smith says he is their one import player for next year.

The contract is for eight months starting Sept. 1 and ending in April, 2010.