Corey Santee and Tommy Swanson Allocated to Flyers

November 3, 2006 - NBA G League (G League)
Fort Worth Flyers News Release

FORT WORTH, Texas, November 3, 2006 - Guard Corey Santee and center Tommy Swanson have been allocated to the Fort Worth Flyers by the NBA Development League.

"Corey is a savvy, intelligent basketball player that has the ability to get in the paint and create plays, and Tommy has great size and has the ability to make outside shots and block defensive shots," said Flyers head coach Sidney Moncrief. "And, it is exciting to have two players with such strong ties to the Fort Worth community."

Santee, 6-2, 200 pounds, played collegiately at Texas Christian University from 2001-05 and established himself as one of the most heralded players in school history. The Flint, Michigan native finished his career as the school's all-time assist leader with 575, second in scoring with 1,832 points and second in steals (155). In addition, Santee became the school's all-time leader in 3-pointers made with 243. He also finished among the top 5 in scoring and assists in Conference USA history. During his junior and senior seasons, Santee was named third-team All-Conference USA and was an all-district honoree his final season. He was voted as the Horned Frog's Most Valuable Player his junior and senior years after leading the team in scoring both seasons.

Fort Worth native Tommy Swanson joins the Flyers after a successful four-year career at Baylor University. The 6-10, 225 center played in 90 career games and made 72 career starts. His 65 career blocks ranks eighth in school history. Swanson played prep ball under head coach Tommy Brakel at North Crowley High School in Crowley, Texas.

The Fort Worth Flyers home opener is Friday, December 1 against the Bakersfield Jam at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The regular season tips off Saturday, November 25 against the Austin Toros in Austin, Texas. For more information, log on to fwflyers.com or call (817) 698-8333.

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