Red Claws Acquire Da'shonte Riley
March 3, 2017 - NBA G League (G League)
Maine Celtics News Release
PORTLAND, Maine - March 3, 2017 - The Maine Red Claws, presented by Unum, announced today that the team has acquired Da'Shonte Riley from the available player pool.
Riley, a 7-0, 240 pound center, played 29 games for Salt Lake City before getting waived on Feb. 27. Riley averaged 3.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in just 17.5 minutes per game this season. A returning player for the Stars, Riley played 33 games last season for the Idaho Stampede.
A product of Eastern Michigan, Riley played 37 games his senior season in 2013-14, blocking 2.6 shots per game. He was named MAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2014.
The Red Claws are in Sioux Falls tonight, then travel to Iowa and Windy City on Sunday and Monday, respectively. Maine returns home next Thursday when it faces Westchester at the Portland Expo. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased by calling 207-210-6655 or visiting MaineRedClaws.com.
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