Brandon Watkins will return to Racers for 2008 season
February 14, 2008 - International Basketball League (IBL)
Elgin Racers News Release
Elgin, IL-The Elgin Racers have announced that Brandon Watkins will be back in a Racers' uniform for the 2008 season, the team's third in the International Basketball League.
Watkins, 6'0", was an All-Big 10 performer at Penn State University in 2002-'03, and led the Nittany Lions to three consecutive NCAA tournament berths in 2000, 2001 and 2002.
Last season, Watkins was a key component in the Racers' run to the Midwest Division championship, averaging 20.9 points per game and displaying tremendous floor leadership.
Elgin Racers President/Head Coach Michael Murphy - "Brandon is a tremendous talent with an off-the-charts basketball I.Q. As good as he is on the court, he is even more impressive off of it. The entire Racers organization is thrilled he's coming back this season."
The Racers kick off their 2008 season on Friday, April 4 with a road trip to Indiana to take on the Gary Steelheads. The Racers' home opener is versus the Holland Blast on Saturday, May 10. For more information, contact the Racers at (847) 337-9529 or visit www.elginracers.com.
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