however, it was finishing seventh in the floor shooting percentages table, with a tally of 54.19% that raised awareness amongst rival coaches in the league. plymouth raiders head coach gary stronach was the quickest to react and immediately signed him during the 2007 close-season. although initially signed as a back-up forward to raiders' 2007 mvp gaylon moore, noel displayed his tough play and strong hustle whenever he got the chance and soon forced his way up the pecking-order on raiders' deep bench.