Cleveland's Jackson Re-Assigned To D-League Erie Bayhawks
Published on March 18, 2009 under NBA G League (G League) News Release
NEW YORK, March 18, 2009 - Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Darnell Jackson was re-assigned to the Erie BayHawks, the Cavaliers' NBA Development League affiliate, it was announced today. The assignment is the 33rd of the 2008-09 NBA D-League season.
Jackson, a 6-9 forward, has appeared in 37 games for the Cavaliers this season, totaling 38 points and 45 rebounds in 6.3 minutes per game.
During his first assignment to the BayHawks, Jackson appeared in one game, scoring 24 points and grabbing six rebounds in 26 minutes in Erie's 101-98 victory over the Utah Flash on Feb. 9.
Originally selected in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2008 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat, Jackson was acquired by Cleveland in exchange for a second round pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.
A four-year contributor at Kansas and a member of the 2008 NCAA Championship squad, Jackson averaged 6.8 points and 4.9 rebounds while shooting .580 from the field in his 125-game NCAA career. Following his senior season, after averaging 11.2 points, a team-high 6.7 rebounds and scoring in double figures on 24 occasions, he was named to the All-Big 12 Third Team and Big 12 All-Improved Team by members of the media.
Jackson is expected to join the BayHawks today and be available tonight when the team hosts the Austin Toros.
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