Battle Creek Knights Sign Trio of Players As Ticket Sales for Opening Grow

March 21, 2005 - International Basketball League (IBL)
Battle Creek Knights News Release


Battle Creek, Michigan-The Battle Creek Knights today, March 21st, 2005, announce the signings of Logan Vander Velden, Jason Moorehead, and Reggie Tucker for the team's first season in the International Basketball League starting April 9th vs. the Vancouver Volcanoes.

Logan Vander Velden, a 6'9 center, attended Valders High School (Valders, Wisconsin), University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and played 1995-1996 with the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA. Logan has a full passport of overseas basketball experience while playing in Switzerland, Portugal, Japan, and Venezuela. Logan played 3 years in the CBA and 1 year in the ABA. "Logan Vander Velden brings a wealth of professional knowledge to our team," Greg Williams, Knights head coach, stated on the signing of Logan with the Knights.

Jason Moorehead, a 6'4 guard, attended Albion High School, Grand Rapids Community College, and Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee. Jason is Albion High School's All Time Leading Scorer. Jason was an all state selection both his junior and senior seasons at Albion High School.

Reggie Tucker, a 6'4 forward, attended Battle Creek Central High School and Kellogg Community College. Reggie was a member of Battle Creek Central's High School state semi-final basketball team in 1994.

"Jason Moorehead and Reggie Tucker are two familiar names in this area when it comes to basketball and are coming to play for the Knights during 2005 to continue their basketball careers," Greg Williams, Knights head coach, said of the signing of the pair of local hoop players above.

"Because of the player signings up to the present and the positive response from the community. Individuals would be best to get their tickets soon for the Knights first game, Saturday, April 9th, tip off time 7 p.m., at Kellogg Arena, before tickets become limited," David Darkey, Knights general manager, commented with opening night just 19 days away.

For more information on the signings of Logan Vander Velden, Jason Moorehead, Reggie Tucker, please contact the Battle Creek Knights team office at 269-965-5001 or email the team at battlecreekknights@sbcglobal.net.



International Basketball League Stories from March 21, 2005


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central