Battle Creek Knights Sign IBL Standout Jason Boucher

January 16, 2007 - International Basketball League (IBL)
Battle Creek Knights News Release


Battle Creek, Michigan-The Battle Creek Knights professional basketball team today, January 16th, 2007, announce the signing of Jason Boucher, 5'10" point guard, for the team's third season in the International Basketball League.

"Jason will be an excellent addition to the Knights and brings a lot of experience to the team. He is a good point guard and really knows how to run a team. I am sure he will be a fan favorite," said Battle Creek Knights head coach, Logan Vander Velden.

Jason Boucher, a 5'10" point guard, has been a standout at every level of basketball that he has played in his career including high school, college, overseas, CBA, and the IBL. Since graduating high school, Jason Boucher was a starter all four years at Grand Valley State University where he averaged 10 pts., 5 assists, and 2.5 steals in his college career. Jason set GVSU single season record for steals at 80. In 2005, Jason had an opportunity to play professionally in Germany with TB Weiden where he averaged 17 pts., 8 assists, and 5 steals in 11 games played.

Jason signed on with the Grand Rapids Flight during 2005 and help lead them to a 13-6 record while averaging 15 pts. and 6 assists per game. Jason Boucher was an IBL All Star that first season with the Flight and scored 30 pts., 13 assists, 10 rebounds, and 7 steals in the first IBL All Star game played in Battle Creek. Jason has shown to be a team leader by being named captain the past two seasons with the Flight.

During 2005-2006, Jason spent time with the Michigan Mayhem (Muskegon) of the CBA and played in 42 games. Jason was among the CBA league leaders in assists, three pointers, free throw %, and steals. Jason return for the 2006 season with the GR Flight and led them into the IBL playoff final four while averaging 17 points and 7 assistants per game.

"Because of this player signing and the positive response from the community during the off season. Individuals would be best to reserve their tickets for the Knights first home game, Thursday, April 5th, tip off time 7:15 p.m., at Kellogg Arena, before tickets become limited," David Darkey, Knights general manager, commented with opening night just 78 nights away.

For more information on the signing of Jason Boucher, please contact the Battle Creek Knights team offices (McCamly Place) at 269-965-5001 or email the team at info@bcknights.com.



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