Austin T. - Rio Grande 95-90
Nearly half an hour after the Rio Grande Valley Vipers 95-90 loss to Austin on Wednesday, coach Chris Finch was still steamed with his team. The Vipers (28-12) now have a three-game lead over Austin (24-14) in the NBA D-League Western Conference standings. The Vipers welcome Tulsa (23-16), which is 4 1/2 games back of the RGV, for a back-to-back series beginning Saturday. Despite their woes in the fourth quarter, the Vipers had some opportunities to win [read more]
Austin T. - Rio Grande 95-90 Nearly half an hour after the Rio Grande Valley Vipers 95-90 loss to Austin on Wednesday, coach Chris Finch was still steamed with his team. The Vipers (28-12) now have a three-game lead over Austin (24-14) in the NBA D-League Western Conference standings. The Vipers welcome Tulsa (23-16), which is 4 1/2 games back of the RGV, for a back-to-back series beginning Saturday. Despite their woes in the fourth quarter, the Vipers had some opportunities to win. Forward Mike Harris, who led the Vipers with 25 points, missed a free throw with 16.4 seconds left that would have tied the game at 91. Trailing by 91-90, had a possession to win the game, but Julian Sensley (6'9''-F-82, agency: Elfus-Siegel Management (ESM), college: Hawaii), who had 23 points, turned the ball over. Harris sat on the press table for several moments after the game. He said he was thinking about his missed free throw, and he took responsibility for the loss. *Courtesy of www.themonitor.com
Austin T. - Rio Grande 85-100 All the 'new guys' were summoned from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers' locker room for an autograph session for fans after the Vipers 100-85 victory against Austin on Tuesday at State Farm Arena. Vipers forward Michael Harris (6'6''-F-83, college: Rice) joined them. Sure, he was playing in his 29th game for the Vipers, but it was his first since coming back from his NBA call-up with the Washington Wizards. He put on a typical performance (team-leading 22 points and 12 rebounds). Curtis Jerrells (6'1''-G-87, college: Baylor) led the Toros with 21 points. Basden had 15. Dwayne Jones had 20 rebounds. *Courtesy of www.themonitor.com
Ft.Wayne MA - Albuquerque 104-108 Despite putting seven players in double figures, the Mad Ants lost on the road to the Albuquerque Thunderbirds 108-104 Wednesday. Sean Sonderleiter (6'9''-C-80, college: Iowa) led Fort Wayne with 20 points. Also, Ryan Ayers (6'7''-G-86, college: Notre Dame), Dan Dickau and Rob Kurz each had 16 points, while Oliver Lafayette had 12 and Roderick Wilmont and Anthony Kent got 10 each. The Mad Ants only played eight players and seven of them scored double digits in points. Fort Wayne (14-26) led 21-19 after the first quarter but was outscored 38-22 in the second by Albuquerque (18-22). Antoine Agudio (6'3''-G-85) led the Thunderbirds with 29 points. *Courtesy of www.journalgazette.net
Los Angeles D. - Idaho S. 119-125 It's that time of the season when NBA Development teams keep a close eye on the standings. When the Idaho Stampede look at where they stand Thursday, they know this: They are one-half of a game out of the playoff race. Idaho defeated the Los Angeles D-Fenders 125-119 on Wednesday night at Qwest Arena. The Stampede improved to 20-18, which puts them half of a game behind the Utah Flash (21-18). If the playoffs began today, Utah would be the eighth and final seed. Andre Barrett (5'9''-G-82, agency: ZAG Advocates, college: Seton Hall) led the scorers in victory with 28 points. Ryan Forehan-Kelly (6'6''-F/G-80, college: California) also had 28 pts, but in loss.
Ft.Wayne MA - Tulsa 66ers 77-101 D.J. White (6'9''-F-86, college: Indiana) scored a game high 26 points to go along with 11 rebounds as the Tulsa 66ers cruised to a 101-77 victory over the visiting Ft. Wayne Mad Ants. Tulsa, or Oklahoma City Thunder-lite picked up their fourth consecutive victory as well as the second in a row over Ft. Wayne. Early on it seemed that the contest would be closely contested just like their game on Sunday, which the 66ers won 98-94. The 66ers and Mad Ants exchanged baskets and leads throughout the first half with the visitors eventually heading into halftime with a 50-48 lead. However Tulsa went on to outscore the Mad Ants 53-27 in the second half and dropped Ft. Wayne to 14-25 on the season. Each of the three NBA players on assignment to Tulsa (White, Kyle Weaver (6'6''-G-86, college: Washington St.) and B.J. Mullens recorded double doubles. Tulsa shot 50.6% from the field and out-rebounded Ft. Wayne 58-38 on the boards. Jason Straight came off the bench for Ft. Wayne to score a team high 20 points on 8-16 shooting. *by Surujh Roopnarine
Sioux Falls S. - Erie Bay H. 93-116 The Erie BayHawks, playing without two starters, used a balanced scoring attack to stun the Sioux Falls Skyforce 116-93 in front of a raucous School Kids Jam crowd of 4,268 fans at the Tullio Arena Tuesday afternoon. Winners of their last nine games, the Skyforce entered the day as the league's hottest team. But it was Erie who had the hot hand as four starters contributed at least twenty points each improving to 15-25. The BayHawks jumped out to an eight-point first quarter lead and never looked back as their margin grew to 14 points at halftime and 20 points at the end of three quarters. As a team, Erie connected on ten three-point baskets and shot 100% at the free throw line sinking all sixteen attempts on the day. John Bryant (6'10''-C-87, college: Santa Clara) and Mike Gansey (6'4''-G-82, agency: Priority Sports, college: W.Virginia) each scored 24 points, Ivan Harris added 21 and Blake Ahearn chipped in 20 and handed out 15 assists. Kyle Goldcamp, in his first career start, added 12 points. Erie played without guards Cedric Jackson, who was invited to work out for an NBA team, and Jackie Manuel who has the flu. Sioux Falls shot just 43% from the field and failed to connect on any of their eight attempts from long-range as they dropped to 24-16. Chris McCray was the bright spot offensively for the Skyforce connecting on ten field goals and tallying 23 points. The BayHawks hit the road for a trip west as they visit the Albuquerque Thunderbirds on Friday, the Idaho Stampede on Saturday and the Utah Flash next Monday. Sioux Falls visits the Fort Wayne Mad Ants on Sunday. *Courtesy of www.ksfy.com
Springfield A. - Los Angeles D. 88-98 Things might have been different Tuesday night had the Springfield Armor finished its NBA Development League game the way it entered the fourth quarter. The Armor led by one point after 36 minutes and hung tough through most of the fourth quarter before the Los Angeles D-Fenders pulled away for a 98-88 victory at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Justin Hawkins (6'7''-F-85, college: N.Mexico St.) led the Armor with 18 points, while former University of Massachusetts standout Dante Milligan (6'9''-F-84, agency: ZAG Advocates, college: Massachusetts) added 16 points and 15 rebounds. Seven Springfield turnovers in the fourth quarter led to 10 Los Angeles points - the final margin of victory as the Armor lost for the 17th time in 18 tries. The Armor (6-32) also received six points and 12 rebounds from Noel Felix, whose jump shot in the closing seconds gave his team the lead after one quarter. The D-Fenders (13-24) took the lead for good with 6:31 left in the fourth. Joe Crawford led the Los Angeles Lakers' D-League affiliate with 19 points - 12 in the fourth quarter. Springfield continues its five-game road swing Friday and Saturday against the Bakersfield (Calif.) Jam. *Courtesy of www.masslive.com
Reno Bighorns - Bakersfield J. 112-118 In only his third game for Bakersfield, Alade Aminu poured in a game-high 29 points and filled the rest of the stat sheet with 10 rebounds, two steals and two blocks before fouling out late as he helped the Jam battle back from a 17-point deficit to beat Reno 118-112. By the time the Bighorns had begun to recover it was too late, as Trey Johnson (6'5''-G-84, agency: Priority Sports, college: Jackson St.), Will Daniels and Reece Gaines (17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists) combined to shoot 9-for-10 from the free throw line in the last minute to seal the victory for the Jam. Point guard Jeremy Wise also played well in his return from injury (scratched cornea) and finished with 19 points, six rebounds and nine assists with only one turnover. Late lapses for Reno wasted an impressive performance by Desmon Farmer, who finished with 28 points, nine assists, four rebounds and two steals. The Bighorns also got big nights out of Rod Benson (8 points, 14 rebounds, 5 blocks) and DJ Strawberry (16 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds) in the loss. *Courtesy of www.mlntherawfeed.com
Reggie Williams scores 28 points against the Hornets - Mar 9, 2010 (by Interperformances)
Last night Reggie Williams (6'5''-G/F-86, agency: Interperformances, college: VMI) #55 for the Warriors had an amazing performance against the New Orleans Hornets at New Orleans Arena. In a Wild shootout 131-135 for the Hornets; Reggie coming off the bench on his fifth NBA game shot 10-of-16 from the field and 7-of-8 from the line, adding one 3 pointer, to finish with 28 points, six assists, two steals and a block in 34 minutes. [read more]
Last night Reggie Williams (6'5''-G/F-86, agency: Interperformances, college: VMI) #55 for the Warriors had an amazing performance against the New Orleans Hornets at New Orleans Arena. In a Wild shootout 131-135 for the Hornets; Reggie coming off the bench on his fifth NBA game shot 10-of-16 from the field and 7-of-8 from the line, adding one 3 pointer, to finish with 28 points, six assists, two steals and a block in 34 minutes.
Former NBA D-Leaguers lacing it up in Puerto Rico - Mar 9, 2010 (by Surujh Roopnarine)
With the season just underway, here is a list of players with NBA D-League experience who are playing in Puerto Ricos BSN (Balconesto Superior Nacional) this Spring/Summer [read more]
With the season just underway, here is a list of players with NBA D-League experience who are playing in Puerto Ricos BSN (Balconesto Superior Nacional) this Spring/Summer. ** Roster information current as of March 9, 2010 according to league website **
Capitanes de Arecibo Courtney Sims (6'11''-C-83, college: Michigan) (Iowa Energy): 2009 NBA D-League MVP Elias Ayuso (6'3''-G-77, agency: Global Sports Plaza, college: USC) (Iowa Energy / Albuquerque Thunderbirds): Puerto Rican National Team star. 13.2ppg average in 14 games during 2008-09 season as teammate of Courtney Sims.
Mets de Guaynabo Marcus Fizer (6'8''-F-78, agency: Priority Sports, college: Iowa St.) (Austin Toros): Former NBA Lottery selection was 2006 D-League MVP with Toros
Leones de Ponce Johnson DerMarr (6'9''-G-80, college: Cincinnati) (Austin Toros): NBA veteran has a career 15.7ppg average over 52 games with Toros.
Caciques de Humacao Mays James (6'9''-F-86, college: Clemson) (Colorado 14ers): Averaged 18.8 points in 12 contests early in the season for the 2008-09 D-League Champion 14ers before succumbing to injury. Major Wingate (6'10''-C-83, agency: Court Side, college: Tennessee) (Springfield Armor): Former Tennessee Volunteers big man averaged 7.6 points and 5.4 rebounds in 18 games for Armor this season. Ali Berdiel (6'6''-G-83, college: Valparaiso) (Albuquerque Thunderbirds): Former teammate of veteran D-Leaguer Ron Howard; played in 24 games for Thunderbirds during the 2007-08 season.
Piratas de Quebradillas Stevenson Greg (6'6''-F-78, agency: SportsTalent, college: Richmond) (Fayetteville Patriots / Asheville Altitude): Veteran swingman spent the 2003-04 season in the D-League, averaging 10.8 points and 4.8 rebounds over 44 games.
Cangrejeros de Santurce Ricky Sanchez (7'0''-C/F-87) (Idaho Stampede): 22 year old Sanchez is a three year veteran of Idaho (two in the D-League) with career D-League averages of 10.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 75 games.
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