NBA D-League Daily Developments
Published on January 18, 2010 under NBA G League (G League) News Release
WARRIORS SIGN ANTHONY TOLLIVER OF D-LEAGUE'S IDAHO STAMPEDE TO 10-DAY CONTRACT
The Golden State Warriors have signed forward Anthony Tolliver, of the Idaho Stampede, to a 10-day contract. The GATORADE Call-Up is the seventh of the 2009-10 NBA Development League season, and the second for Tolliver this season. Tolliver has appeared in 14 games for Idaho this season, averaging 21.4 points, 11.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 37.5 minutes. He has recorded ten double-doubles this season, including a season-high 30 points, to go with 11 rebounds, in a win over the Reno Bighorns on Nov. 30. The forward out of Creighton University earned the 2009-10 NBA D-League's second call-up of the season when he signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on Dec. 17. He was released on Dec. 29 having appeared in two games. The GATORADE Call-Up marks the third of Tolliver's career, as he was signed by the New Orleans Hornets on Jan. 21, 2009.
SUNDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
top performers from Sunday's games: (See highlights of last night's games at http://youtube.com/nbadleague)
It was a career night for Rio Grande Valley forward Mike Harris, who scored a new NBA D-League season high 48 points and tied the RGV franchise record for rebounds in a game with 24. Ernest Scott knocked down six three-pointers as he finished with 20 points off the bench. Will Conroy dished out a new season-high 15 assists while scoring 18 points.
Renaldo Major's 23 points led Dakota. David Bell added 19 points while Curtis Withers scored 13 points with eight rebounds. Mo Baker, the long-time Wizards scored 15 points hauling in eight boards and dishing out four assists.
Carlos Powell scored 24 points to lead all T-Birds scorers and added five assists. Kevin Pittsnogle tallied 23 points and grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds for Albuquerque. He connected on five shots from beyond the three point line and also recorded three blocks. Shane Edwards added 10 points and nine rebounds for the T-Birds.
Jeff Trepagnier of Iowa led all scorers with 27 points. Earl Barron added a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Energy. Iowa finished with a season high 21 steals in the game as Trepagnier and Othyus Jeffers finished with 6 steals each. Curtis Stinson finished with 16 points and 7 assists in the win.
Mustafa Shakur notched his third double-double of the season with 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Moses Ehambe scored a season-high 25 points for Tulsa. Larry Owens had 17 points and five rebounds, while Deron Washington finished with 12 points and six boards.
The BayHawks were led by Frank Tolbert with a team-high 25 points, while Alade Aminu finished with a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds. Cedric Jackson added 20 points and eight assists, while Jackie Manuel contributed 17 points.
Utah was led by 17 points apiece from Dontell Jefferson, Carlos Wheeler (9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals) and Andre Ingram (7 rebounds, 3 assists). Bennett Davis grabbed 15 boards and blocked two shots to go with his 12 points.
Brian Butch posted his second 20-point half to finish with 27 points and eight rebounds for the Jam. Blake Ahearn added 14 points to go with eight assists.
ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS: A look at NBA D-League Alumni in last night's NBA games:
Seven players with NBA D-League experience competed in two NBA games last night.
GATORADE CALL-UP BOARD:
Player NBA Team NBA D-League Team Call-Up Dates
Chris Hunter Golden State Fort Wayne 11/20/09
Anthony Tolliver Golden State Idaho 12/17/09, 1/17/10
Mike Harris Houston Rio Grande 12/23/09
Sundiata Gaines Utah Idaho 1/5/10
Cartier Martin Golden State Iowa 1/10/10
Mario West Atlanta Maine 1/12/10
ASSIGNMENT BOARD: NBA Players Currently on Assignment in the NBA D-League
Player NBA Team NBA D-League Team Assignment Date G MPG PPG RPG APG
Alexis Ajinca Charlotte Maine 11/30/09 17 25.0 12.9 6.8 0.4
Taylor Griffin Phoenix Iowa 12/29/09 12 28.9 9.6 6.2 2.2
Patrick Mills Portland Idaho 1/13/10 4 35.0 26.8 1.8 5.3
Malik Hairston San Antonio Austin 1/14/10 3 36.3 26.0 4.7 1.3
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