CBA Weekly
Published on March 4, 2008 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1) News Release
MICHEAL RAY RICHARDSON EARNS CBA FEBRUARY COACH OF THE MONTH
Second career award for Cavalry head coach
The Continental Basketball Association is pleased to announce that The CBA is pleased to announce that Oklahoma Cavalry head coach Michael Ray Richardson has earned Coach of the Month honors for the month of February 2008. This is Richardson's first Coach of the Month award this season; he previously won the title in December of 2006
In seventeen February contests, Richardson's Cavalry posted a 14-3 record, earning 85.5 quarter-points for a 5.11 quarter-point average, the highest among all active CBA teams that month. During that time, the Cavalry won 14 consecutive games and clinched a place in the CBA Playoffs.
GORDON KLAIBER EARNS CBA NATIONAL CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Silverados forward helped team sweep three victories
The Continental Basketball Association is pleased to announce that Rio Grande Valley Silverados forward Gordon Klaiber is the CBA National Conference Player of the Week for the week ending March 2, 2008. This is the first time Klaiber has received this award, and the second time a Silverados player was named to this honor this season.
The 6'9" forward from Fairleigh Dickinson University scored 38 points and 27 rebounds in Rio Grande's three consecutive victories over the Butte Daredevils this week.
Other players under consideration for the award included Harvey Thomas, Yakama; Jibril Hodges, Butte; and Curtis Haywood, Oklahoma.
JASON MCLEISH EARNS CBA AMERICAN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Strong week for Miners guard, helps East Kentucky make playoffs
The Continental Basketball Association is pleased to announce that East Kentucky Miners guard Jason McLeish is the CBA American Conference Player of the Week for the week ending February 17, 2008. This is the first time McLeish has earned this award, and is the third Miner to be so recognized, joining teammates Josh Pace and James "Boo" Jackson.
The 6'0" guard from East Kentucky University stepped up with 75 points and 31 assists in the Miners' three victories this week, including two wins over the Oklahoma Cavalry.
Other players under consideration for the award included Ronnie Fields, Minot; Ray Cunningham, Minot; Jason Williams, Albany; and Mike Dean, East Kentucky.
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