Victoria’s newest NBL club conducted a closed scrimmage session today, putting a couple of would-be Dragons through their paces at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

The South Dragons are on the lookout for players to fill three remaining roster vacancies, which includes two development player contracts, likely to be filled by local Victorian talent.

In the mix is Ash Cannan, a 201cm graduate of the Colorado Christian University, who currently plays with the Dandenong Rangers in the Big V.

Cannan has been putting up impressive numbers for the Rangers, averaging 17 points and 12 rebounds over 15 games.

Playing against the Eltham Wildcats a fortnight ago, Cannan hauled in 29 rebounds and contributed 24 points in a performance that caught the eye of South Dragons assistant Scott Ninnis.

“Rangers' import Lester Strong was in foul trouble, and their other forward Brent Hobba was out injured,” said Ninnis.

“Cannan stepped up and was all over the boards, he’s a real workhorse and we’ll keep an eye on his form over the coming weeks.”

Interestingly, Cannan was one of four players in attendance at the South Dragons team announcement in December. As a representative of the Victorian basketball community, he was decked out in his Dandenong Rangers kit for the launch.

Brisbane-based Cameron Tragardh has flown to Melbourne to scrimmage with the Dragons.

Tragardh plays for the Rockhampton Rockets in the QABL and has spent the last three NBL seasons with the Townsville Crocodiles.

A few months ago Tragardh went head-to-head with Dragons swingman Frank Drmic in round six of the QABL.

Drmic had 38 points and 8 rebounds in the hit-out, however Tragardh’s contribution of 25 points and 14 rebounds was enough to see his Rockets over the line.

The Dragons are expected to announce the local roster signings over the coming weeks.

MEANWHILE Dragons head coach Mark Price will keep a keen eye on the results of tomorrows NBA draft, with a number of potential imports close to being signed by NBA clubs.

“It’s exciting to have players on our radar who’re in serious contention for a spot on an NBA roster,” said Dragons chairman Mark Cowan.

“The NBA is first preference for these guys, and we understand that.

"Our discussions to date are that they’ll commit to the Dragons if their NBA hopes aren’t realised."