NBA D-League Assignee Taylor Griffin Waived by Phoenix Suns - Jul 27, 2010 (by Surujh Roopnarine)
Taylor Griffin (6'7''-F-86, college: Oklahoma), the older brother of 2009 NBA Draft number one selection Blake Griffin (6'10''-F-89, college: Oklahoma), was waived yesterday after an unproductive rookie season in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns.
The 6-7, 238 pound Griffin, appeared in only eight NBA games for Phoenix, scoring 10 total points in 32 minutes after being taken in the second round (49th overall) of the same draft as Blake [read more]
Taylor Griffin (6'7''-F-86, college: Oklahoma), the older brother of 2009 NBA Draft number one selection Blake Griffin (6'10''-F-89, college: Oklahoma), was waived yesterday after an unproductive rookie season in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns. The 6-7, 238 pound Griffin, appeared in only eight NBA games for Phoenix, scoring 10 total points in 32 minutes after being taken in the second round (49th overall) of the same draft as Blake. A four-year player out of Oklahoma, the elder Griffin started his final season for the Sooners, which was coincidently Blake's freshman and only season on campus. In 36 games during the 08-09 NCAA season, he averaged 9.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 53.6% from the field. Last season also saw Griffin assigned the Iowa Energy, the Suns' NBA D-League affiliate. In 12 regular season games he averaged 9.6 points and 6.2 rebounds while shooting 43.5% from the field and going 4-17 from behind the arc. Griffin's final audition for a second season in Phoenix came during the NBA Summer League in Vegas. Unfortunately, his production and output were far from sufficient. Though he started all five games in Las Vegas, his playing time decreased over the course of the week and he ended up with averages of 3.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in nearly 21 minutes per contest while shooting 23.3% from the field.
Coach Treloar signs new deal with BayHawks - Jul 24, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
The Erie BayHawks have signed head coach John Treloar (agency: Warren Sports International ) to a new two-year contract carrying him through the 2011-12 season.
'We're thrilled to have John committed to continuing what we started in our first two seasons - and that's putting a competitive team on the floor and developing NBA-caliber talent as he and Coach McDonald have accomplished,' said BayHawks majority owner Steve Demetriou [read more]
The Erie BayHawks have signed head coach John Treloar (agency: Warren Sports International ) to a new two-year contract carrying him through the 2011-12 season.
'We're thrilled to have John committed to continuing what we started in our first two seasons - and that's putting a competitive team on the floor and developing NBA-caliber talent as he and Coach McDonald have accomplished,' said BayHawks majority owner Steve Demetriou.
'John is a first-class person who is highly respected throughout the D-League and the NBA. He's a proven winner and is committed to our goal of competing every year for a D-League championship,' Demetriou added.
'I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of a first-class organization, one that is committed to providing the fans in Erie with great entertainment value and the highest level of basketball outside of the NBA,' said Treloar.
'I recall when I first met Steve that he wanted someone who wouldn't just take the job and begin looking for his next job. I'm committed to the long-term vision of this organization and feel that with the business staff we have, the support of a dedicated ownership group, and the great fans we have, we are on the road to achieving great things,' he added.
Named as the team's first head coach in June, 2008, Treloar led the BayHawks to an overall record of 48-52, including a 27-23 mark and playoff berth in the inaugural season, followed by a 21-29 finish last year.
Prior to joining the BayHawks Treloar was an assistant coach at Louisiana State University. He also served on the coaching staff of Bob Knight at Indiana University and coached in the Continental Basketball Association and internationally in Germany and Venezuela.
Treloar has coached numerous players who have gone on to have successful NBA careers including Glen Davis, Brandon Bass, Tyrus Thomas, Marcus Thornton, Anthony Randolph, Garret Temple, Kevin Ollie, and others.
Originally from Clinton, Mississippi, Treloar earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Belhaven College (1978) and a master's degree in the area of behavioral studies from the University of Alabama (1982). He and his wife Debra reside in Millcreek with their two children, Taylor and Trey.
Jam alumni everywhere in NBA Summer League - Jul 15, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
The Bakersfield Jam is proud to report that 12 former team members will be suiting up for NBA teams in the 2010 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada.
'We're proud to have so many former Jam players participating in the Las Vegas Summer League,' said Jam Head Coach Will Voigt (agency: Warren Sports International ). 'It's a great testament to the improvement they made while in Bakersfield, as well as their continued dedication to making an NBA roster [read more]
The Bakersfield Jam is proud to report that 12 former team members will be suiting up for NBA teams in the 2010 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada.
'We're proud to have so many former Jam players participating in the Las Vegas Summer League,' said Jam Head Coach Will Voigt (agency: Warren Sports International ). 'It's a great testament to the improvement they made while in Bakersfield, as well as their continued dedication to making an NBA roster.'
The twenty one NBA teams participating in the summer league - which began on Friday, July 9 at University of Nevada-Las Vegas' Thomas and Mack Center - include several standouts from the 2009-2010 Bakersfield Jam. Brian Butch started two games for the Denver Nuggets before being sidelined by a knee injury, Jeremy Wise is expected to play for the Golden State Warriors pending medical clearance, and Alade Aminu scored 14 points to go with three rebounds, two steals and a block in his debut for the Atlanta Hawks.
The complete list of former Jam players in the 2010 NBA Las Vegas Summer League is as follows:
Player NBA Team
Alade Aminu* - Atlanta Hawks
Richard Hendrix - Atlanta Hawks
Derrick Byars - Chicago Bulls
Amara Sy* - Dallas Mavericks
Brian Butch* - Denver Nuggets
Jeremy Wise* - Golden State Warriors
Blake Ahearn - Houston Rockets
Trey Johnson* - Los Angeles Clippers
DeMarcus Nelson - Milwaukee Bucks
Patrick O'Bryant - Minnesota Timberwolves
Jared Newson - D-League Select
Michael Cuffee - San Antonio Spurs
* Indicates player whose NBA D-League rights belong to Bakersfield Jam
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