Vipers Announce 2014-15 Opening Day Roster
November 14, 2014 - NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release
MCALLEN, Texas - The NBA Development League Rio Grande Valley Vipers today announced their opening day roster. This year's squad features 10 players and two on the inactive list. A full roster is below. The Vipers tipoff the 2014-15 season tonight and tomorrow when they host the Austin Spurs at State Farm Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. both nights.
The Vipers started training camp on Nov. 3 with 16 players. To set the roster for opening day, the Vipers waived Akeem Ellis, Duke Mondy, Brandon Provost and Austin Witter.
NO. NAME POSITION HEIGHT WEIGHT FROM
22 Chane Behanan F 6'6 250 Louisville
23 Tony Bishop F 6'7 220 Texas State
12 Tristan Carey# G 6'4 185 Longwood
32 Clint Capela* C 6'10 245 Switzerland
21 Earl Clark C 6'10 225 Louisville
20 Geron Johnson G 6'3 195 Memphis
9 Jaron Johnson G 6'4 200 Louisiana Tech
24 Akil Mitchell F 6'9 230 Virginia
18 Raphiael Putney C 6'9 185 UMass-Amherst
6 Akeem Richmond G 6'0 180 East Carolina
11 Gary Talton G 6'1 163 Illinois-Chicago
10 Jarvis Threatt# G 6'2 165 Delaware
7 Tyrone White PF 6'7 185 CSU Bakersfield
*On assignment from the Houston Rockets
# Inactive
For more information about the RGV Vipers 2014-15 season or to purchase season tickets, contact the Vipers at 956-972-1144.
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