Cavaliers Assign Darnell Jackson to BayHawks
February 8, 2009 - NBA G League (G League)
Erie BayHawks News Release
ERIE - The Cleveland Cavaliers have assigned rookie forward Darnell Jackson to the NBA Development League Erie BayHawks. Jackson will be in the BayHawks lineup for the game Monday night versus the Utah Flash, 7 pm at the Tullio Arena.
Jackson was selected in the second round (52nd overall pick) of the 2008 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat. The Cavs acquired Jackson in a draft day trade, sending the lower of their second round picks in the 2009 draft to Miami in the exchange.
Jackson has seen limited action in 24 games with the Cavaliers thus far this season, notching 29 rebounds and 24 points thus far in his rookie campaign. While in college, Jackson helped lead the Kansas Jayhawks to four straight Big 12 regular season titles and the 2008 NCAA title, averaging nearly 12 points per game in his senior year.
Darnell Jackson Bio
Born: Nov 7, 1985 Height: 6-9 Weight: 253 lbs. College: Kansas Years Pro: R DRAFTED:Selected in the second round (52nd overall pick) of the 2008 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat. COLLEGE CAREER: Played all four seasons at Kansas and averaged 6.8 points on .580 shooting and 4.9 rebounds in 125 games (39 starts)...helped lead Kansas to four straight Big 12 regular-season titles and the 2008 NCAA title...named to the All-Big 12 Third Team and Big 12 All-Improved Team by the media following his senior season...averaged 11.2 points on .626 shooting and a team-high 6.7 rebounds in 40 games (35 starts) as a senior...scored in double figures on 24 occasions...set his career high with 25 points at Boston College and with 13 rebounds at USC...shot .700 or better in 14 games and recorded double-digit scoring in 10 games as a junior. PERSONAL Nicknames include Big D and D-Block. Did not start playing basketball until ninth grade.
The BayHawks (14-16) will take on will take on the Utah Flash (16-10) Monday night, 7 pm at the Tullio Arena. The game will feature a "Sweet Heart of a Deal" with a buy one get one free deal on Lower Bowl and Main Level Tickets available at the Tullio Arena Box Office.
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