BayHawks Add Alex Oriakhi
Published on December 19, 2013 under NBA G League (G League)
Erie BayHawks News Release
Erie, Pennsylvania, Thursday, December 19 - The Erie BayHawks have added forward Alex Oriakhi to their active roster from the NBA Development League free agent pool.
Oriakhi (6-9, 255, Missouri) was a second round selection of the Phoenix Suns in the 2013 NBA Draft. Following his release from Phoenix, he signed to play professionally in France. In eight appearances, he averaged 4.0 points and 3.1 rebounds with two different teams.
The Lowell, Massachusetts native originally began his collegiate career at the University of Connecticut before transferring to Missouri. As a sophomore at UConn, Oriakhi helped guide his team to the 2011 NCAA National Championship. During his four-year collegiate career, he averaged 8.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.
He will wear number 42 and is expected to be in uniform when Erie hosts Texas on Friday night. No corresponding move has been announced at this point.
The BayHawks return home this Friday and Saturday to host the Texas Legends. All fans who donate a gently-used coat can receive a free main level ticket to either game. Northwest Savings Bank members can show their bank cards to receive a buy one, get one free main level ticket offer to both games as well.
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