Albany Legends 2011 Roster Set
April 10, 2011 - International Basketball League (IBL)
Albany Legends News Release
Albany, New York ¬" The April 15, 2011 opening night Albany Legend ¬â¢s roster has been finalized by Legend ¬â¢s Head Coach Ben Smith.
The Legends will hold a MEDIA DAY this Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 4-5 pm at Christian Brother's Academy, 12 Airline Dr. in Colonie, the new HOME of the Albany Legends. The event is open to all members of the media and fans of the Albany Legends. The Legends will be in uniform / shooting shirts and will be conducting a shoot around during the event. All players and coaches will be available for interview.
Returning Legend's Damone Morris #24 (Eckerd College), Chris Grant #15 (Morgan State) and Lloyd Johnson #3 and point guard (SCCC) promise to bring stability and veteran experience to the back court for the Legends in 2011. In 2010, the acrobatic shooting and dunking guard Morris averaged better than 17 ppg and Johnson, who ended the year with a bang, averaged better than 11 ppg for 2010. In the Championship game against the Bellingham (Washington State) Slam, the trio combined for 37 points in the 126-111 winning effort.
UAlbany alumni make up an important part of the 2011 chemistry with Will Harris G/F 6'6" and Scotty McRae 6'8" F, both 2010 graduates of the area's NCAA Division 1 America East program. McRae, glad to be back after a brief stinit with the Legends in 2010 and Harris, in his first year of professional ball bring size, athleticism and heart to a team quickly coming together. Former Great Dane guard and Albany Patroon, Lucious Jordon is in final contract negotiations and is expected as well.
The MAAC Conference, Division 1 NCAA is also represented this year by Anthony Bruin, 6'8" F and Iona Gaels alumni.
The show casing of local, experienced division one alumni and professional players continues in 2011 with the team's first 2011 signing, EJ Gallup from Gloversville. The prolific scorer and guard played for Coastal Carolina and most recently, at the Division A level in Germany.
E-Man Mayben, the Troy High, UMass and Binghamton 6'1" point guard signed his first professional basketball contract with the Legends this year. Considered one of the most talented basketball players from our area, Mayben is sure to impress fans and scouts with incredible speed, agility, explosive scoring and ability to see the entire court.
6'8" F/C Adamou Abdourahamane, Cecil College 2010 is the longest distance Albany Legend, born and raised in Niger, Africa. A young, promising talent brings size to the 4/5 positions.
Hard working and always hustling Scott Morton 6'6" earned a spot on the roster (Geneseo) and Prince Jackson (ACPBL 2010 All Star and 2nd Team) round out the line up for opening night, 2011!
Additional Information Notes: Former Legends: 2010 Legends Gordon Klaiber and Kenny Satterfield played overseas in Japan this past winter, while Rashad Woods, who is expected to return to the Legends upon the conclusion of the season, is playing in Saudi Arabia. Deandre Thomas, is currently playing for the PBL Championship for Halifax, Nova Scotia against the Oklahoma City Cavs and Evan Lane is playing in Tunisia Africa. Seven former Legend players played on five continents upon conclusion of the championship, legendary run last July!
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