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Vipers Perform Trade with Erie and Finalize Training Camp Roster

October 31, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros News Release


MCALLEN, Texas - The NBA Development League Rio Grande Valley Vipers announce a trade with Erie BayHawks. The Vipers received Markus Kennedy, selected at pick 23 overall, round 2 pick 1, and Shane Richards, selected at pick 24, round 2, pick 2, in exchange for TJ Price and and Reggis Onwukamuche.

Markus Kennedy played for Southern Methodist University for three years (2013-16). In his senior season, he averaged 9.25 points and 6.3 rebounds. Kennedy was announced to the American Athletic Conference Sixth Man of the Year. Other accolades include NABC All-District Second Team and to the All-AAC Second Team during his sophomore and junior year.

Shane Richards played four years at Manhattan College (2012-16). During his career at Manhattan College, Richards averaged 11.5 points and 2.75 rebounds. In his senior year, he averaged 17.2 points and 3.8 rebounds. Richards was named to the NABC All-District First Team and All-MAAC First team in his senior year while also receiving MAAC Rookie of the Year honors during his freshman season.

Markus Kennedy and Shane Richards join J.P. Tokoto, Ameen Tanksley, and Jamaal Samuel to finalize the training camp roster. J.P. Tokoto was acquired via trade that saw Oklahoma City Blue receiving the returning player rights to Will Cummings and Amir Williams and Rio Grande Valley's 2017 1st round pick in exchange for Oklahoma City's 2017 6th round pick and Tokoto. Ameen Tanksley was drafted in with the 21st pick in the first round of the 2016 NBA D-League Draft. Jamaal Samuel was drafted in the second round with the 17th pick.

The Vipers training camp roster stands at 17 players and can be found below.

Name

Position

Ht.

Wt.

School

Isaiah Taylor

Guard

6'3

170

Texas

Jarvis Threatt

Guard

6'2

170

Delaware State

Gary Payton II

Guard

6'3

190

Oregon State

Darius Morris

Guard

6'4

195

Michigan

Ameen Tanksley

Guard

6'6

215

Hofstra

Shane Richards

Guard

6'5

195

Manhattan College

JP Tokoto

Forward

6'6

200

North Carolina

Antoine Mason

Guard

6'3

210

Auburn

Julien Lewis

Guard

6'4

195

Fresno State

PJ Hairston

Forward

6'6

230

North Carolina

LeBryan Nash

Forward

6'7

235

Oklahoma State

Paul Jesperson

Guard

6'6

200

Northern Iowa

Emmanuel Malou

Forward

6'9

210

Yuba College (JC)

Jamaal Samuel

Forward

6'9

200

Louisiana- Monroe

Joshua Smith

Center

6'10

290

Georgetown

Chris Walker

Forward

6'10

220

Florida

Markus Kennedy

Forward

6'9

245

SMU

The RGV Vipers will tip off the 2016-17 season at State Farm Arena on November 13 against Reno Bighorns. Season tickets for the Vipers 2016-17 season are on sale now. For more information, contact the RGV Vipers at 956-972-1144 or visit the Vipers Pro Shop in Uptown Plaza.


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