BayHawks Shake up Roster with Three Transactions
February 10, 2012 - NBA G League (G League)
Erie BayHawks News Release
Erie, Pennsylvania, Friday, February 10- The Erie BayHawks continue to mold their roster as the season progresses. Today, Erie re-acquired forward Mychel Thompson, signed free agent guard Jeremy Green and released guard Mike Gerrity.
Thompson started the season in Erie before receiving an invite to Cleveland Cavaliers training camp. While with Cleveland, Thompson averaged 3.6 points, 1.4 assists and 1.0 rebounds per game. Initially, playing time was scarce for the rookie out of Pepperdine but he eventually cracked the starting line-up for his final three appearances with the Cavaliers. In total, Thompson appeared in five games, averaging 19.0 minutes per contest.
Before his departure to Cleveland, Thompson stuffed the stat sheet for Erie, averaging 19.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.0 blocks and 2.0 steals per game.
Green (6-4, 200 lbs.) was signed from the available player pool following three highly successful seasons at Stanford. While with the Cardinal, Green was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshman, Second Team and First Team in consecutive years. During his junior season, he averaged 16.7 points per game and led his team in three pointers made (88). Green went undrafted after declaring for the NBA Draft following his junior season.
To make room for the newly acquired players, Erie waived guard Mike Gerrity. While with Erie, Gerrity averaged 7.3 points and 4.4 assists per game.
Thompson joined the BayHawks on Friday and will be in action for both games this weekend. Green is expected to join the club on Sunday.
The BayHawks play Friday and Saturday at home against the Maine Red Claws and Dakota Wizards. Friday night is the Erie Federal Credit Union Money Machine Challenge and $5 Family Friday. Saturday night is Faith and Family night, presented by River of Life Chiropractic and WCTL. Defending Daytona 500 champion Trevor Bayne will also make a special appearance and hold a meet and greet with fans following the game.
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