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Bighorns Trade Alton Ford to Erie for 2011 Draft Pick

February 17, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Reno Bighorns News Release


RENO, Nev.- The Reno Bighorns signed and traded Alton Ford to the Erie Bayhawks yesterday for a 2011 7th round draft pick.

Ford, a 6-9, 275-pound forward from the University of Houston, last played for Reno during the 2008-09 season. In 36 games between Reno and Rio Grande Valley that season, Ford averaged 9.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.

The draft pick now gives Reno a full complement of eight picks in the 2011 D-League Draft.

The Bighorns are currently enjoying the All-Star break. Fans can watch Bighorns forward Marcus Landry compete in the Three-Point Contest during the 2011 Dream Factory Friday Night presented by Haier, which will stream live online at 8 p.m. PT this Friday night at nba.com/dleague.

The next Bighorns home game is Sunday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. against the Utah Flash. Fans can purchase tickets for the game by calling (775) 284-2622 or visiting Bruno this week on the roof of the parking garage at the Atlantis.

Reno Bighorns group tickets and fan experience packages are on sale now by calling the Bighorns front office at (775) 284-2NBA or visiting RenoBighorns.com. Fans can high-five the players, play a game-before-the-game on the Bighorns court, perform a talent routine and more.

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