Xplosion Select Five in Draft
September 26, 2007 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Pittsburgh Xplosion News Release
PITTSBURGH, September 26, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion made a total of five selections in the 22nd annual CBA College Draft last night, selecting two forwards and three guards.
Round 1 (5th Overall) - Justin Cage - 6-6, 225 - Forward - Xavier
Cage is a tenacious defender. He was selected to the Atlantic 10's All-Defensive Team for three straight seasons. He averaged 10.5ppg and 5.4rpg in his senior season. Cage had a career-high 25 points on 8-of-8 shooting in the NCAA Tournament Second Round game against Ohio State.
Round 2 (15th Overall) - Trey Johnson - 6-5, 218 - Guard - Jackson State
Johnson was an originally an early entry candidate for the 2006 NBA Draft before withdrawing his name. He was named Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year as a senior, averaging 27.1ppg, good for second best in the nation. Johnson exploded for a career-high 49 points at UTEP in the Sun Bowl Tournament.
Round 4 (35th Overall) - Terrence Roberts - 6-9, 228 - Forward - Syracuse
Roberts recorded 37 double-digit scoring games in his career with the Orange and had 13 double-doubles. Roberts is a quick leaper with a strong and athletic frame. He is able to run the floor and fill the lanes in transition.
Round 5 (45th Overall) - Ron Lewis - 6-4, 200 - Guard - Ohio State
Lewis played his final two seasons with the Buckeyes after transferring from Bowling Green. He hit the game-tying three that forced overtime in their win over Xavier in the NCAA Tournament. Lewis scored 12 points in the NCAA Championship game against Florida.
Round 6 (55th Overall) - Antonio Graves - 6-3, 190 - Guard - Pittsburgh
Graves averaged 9.2ppg for the Panthers in his senior season. He was a part of a very successful program, helping Pitt to four NCAA Tournament appearances and four 20-win seasons. Graves is a solidly built guard who has the ability to drain the three, shooting over 40 percent from beyond the arc in his senior season.
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