Iowa Energy Announce 2015-16 Opening Day Roster
November 13, 2015 - NBA G League (G League)
Iowa Wolves News Release
Des Moines, Iowa. - The Iowa Energy has finalized their 10-man Opening Day roster the team announced today.
The roster is headlined by former Kentucky standout Andrew Harrison, a 2015 NBA Draft rights player from the Memphis Grizzlies, top NBA D-League prospect Perry Jones III and NBA veteran Cartier Martin. The Energy also have three players, Michael Holyfield, Lazeric Jones and Alex Stepheson, who were acquired by the Affiliate Player rule after participating in the Memphis Grizzlies training camp.
The Energy placed Patrick Christopher and Chris Tang on the inactive list. With those moves, Iowa's roster now stands at 10 active players and two inactive players.
The Energy start the season on the road in Sioux Falls on Nov. 14 and Idaho on Nov. 18 before returning home for Opening Night presented by Cognizant on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena.
NO. NAME POS HT WT DOB SCHOOL
19 Patrick Christopher (I) G 6-5 209 06/03/88 California
7 Andrew Harrison* G 6-6 210 10/28/94 Kentucky
35 Michael Holyfield* C 6-11 270 11/18/92 Sam Houston St.
30 Rick Jackson F/C 6-9 235 05/26/89 Syracuse
11 Lazeric Jones G 6-0 185 08/11/90 UCLA
18 Perry Jones III F 6-11 235 09/24/91 Baylor
20 Cartier Martin G/F 6-7 220 11/20/84 Kansas State
8 Terrence Oglesby G 6-2 190 03/12/88 Clemson
33 Alex Stephenson C 6-10 249 08/07/87 USC
12 Chris Tang* (I) G 6-3 190 01/10/96 UC Riverside
18 Joel Wright F 6-7 225 01/14/90 Texas State
6 Terry Whisnant* G 6-3 185 11/05/92 East Carolina
* Rookie
(I) Inactive
2015-2016 season tickets are on sale now. VIP Floor Seats start at only $499. Opening Night presented by Cognizant is Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit IowaNBA.com or contact the Energy at (515)-564-8550. For more information on the Energy, 'like' the Iowa Energy on Facebook or follow on Twitter (@iowaenergy).
• Discuss this story on the NBA G League message board...
NBA G League Stories from November 13, 2015
- Jam Drop Season Opener to Warriors - Bakersfield Jam
- Vipers Take Home Opener over Idaho 110-106 - Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- Warriors Unveil 2014-15 NBA D-League Championship Rings at Opening Night - Santa Cruz Warriors
- Atlanta Hawks Assign Lamar Patterson to NBA Development League - Austin Spurs
- Raptors 905 Acquires Canadian Nick Wiggins - Raptors 905
- Kings Assign Duje Dukan to the Bighorns - Reno Bighorns
- Cavaliers Assign Joe Harris to Canton Charge - Cleveland Charge
- Josh Huestis Assigned to Oklahoma City Blue - Oklahoma City Blue
- Iowa Energy Announce 2015-16 Opening Day Roster - Iowa Wolves
- Caboclo and Nogueira Assigned to Raptors 905 - Raptors 905
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Iowa Wolves Stories
- Iowa Wolves Break Franchise Attendance Record
- Timberwolves Convert Luka Garza to Standard NBA Contract
- Iowa Drops Final Game of Season
- Timberwolves to Host 2024-25 Preseason Game at Wells Fargo Arena, Home of NBA G League Affiliate, Iowa Wolves
- Iowa Falls In First Game Against Austin, 123-119