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Birmingham Squadron vs. Mexico City Capitanes Broadcast Information

December 7, 2021 - NBA G League (G League)
Birmingham Squadron News Release


BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Birmingham Squadron (2-5), NBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, are set for a rematch against the Mexico City Capitanes (3-6) on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m.

Joining the Squadron tonight are two assignments from the NBA, center Jaxson Hayes and forward Trey Murphy III, who were assigned to the Squadron by the Pelicans yesterday. Two-way guard Jose Alvarado will join the Squadron tonight as well after being transferred from New Orleans.

Coverage will be brought to you by Eli Gold and Rick Moody. The Squadron broadcast will air live locally on My68 and V94.9 FM, and fans can watch the live stream on ESPN+ or online on the team's website at https://birmingham.gleague.nba.com/live/. My68 is carried by most major streaming services like YouTube TV and Sling, as well as most major cable providers such as Dish, Direct TV, Spectrum and Comcast.

Leading the way for the Squadron on the offensive side of the ball this season is guard Jared Harper, who is averaging 22.6 points and 5.9 assists. The Mableton, Georgia native has registered two 35-point games this season and is one of only seven players in the NBA G League averaging 20+ points and 5+ assists this season.

For Mexico City, forward Alfonzo McKinnie is averaging 24.2 points and 9.3 rebounds so far this season, including a team-leading 30 points and 11 rebounds on Sunday night against the Squadron.

SQUADRON ROSTER

No. Player Pos Ht Wt DOB College/Country Acquired

15 Jose Alvarado* G 6-0 179 4/12/1998 Georgia Tech/USA Two-Way

24 James Banks III F/C 6-10 250 1/16/1998 Georgia Tech/USA Affiliate

45 Zylan Cheatham F 6-8 245 7/27/1996 Xavier/USA Free Agent

35 Zach Hankins C 7-0 175 9/14/1997 Auburn/USA Affiliate

2 Jared Harper G 5-10 175 9/14/1997 Auburn/USA Affiliate

10 Jaxson Hayes C 6-11 220 5/23/2000 Texas/USA Assignment

21 Malcolm Hill F 6-6 220 10/26/1995 Illinois/USA Affiliate

11 Tra Holder G 6-2 180 9/27/1995 Arizona State/USA Player Pool

34 Daulton Hommes* F 6-8 215 7/4/1996 Point Loma Nazarene/USA Two-Way

9 Ra'Shad James G 6-2 195 1/26/1990 Iona/USA Player Pool

3 Riley LaChance G 6-2 190 3/31/1996 Vanderbilt/USA Tryout

25 Trey Murphy III F 6-8 206 6/18/2000 Virginia/USA Assignment

23 John Petty Jr. G 6-5 186 12/2/1998 Alabama/USA Affiliate

27 Joe Young G 6-2 180 6/27/1992 Oregon/USA Trade

*Two-Way Player




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