D-League daily developments
Published on November 28, 2005 under NBA G League (G League) News Release
SOW FOR A RECORD: On assignment from the Toronto Raptors, Pape Sow poured in 40 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for Arkansas as the RimRockers defeated Fort Worth on the road Sunday. In addition to connecting on 11-of-19 from the floor, Sow also converted a D-League single game record 18 free throws in 20 attempts. The previous record was 17 by Mobile's Ernest Brown on March 6, 2003 against Columbus. Sow's point total was nine shy of the single-game scoring record.
GATORADE POLL: With just over 3,100 votes counted in the latest Gatorade Poll, 37-percent believe Florida point guard Andre Barrett will be the first player to earn at Gatorade Call-up this season. Barrett currently leads the league in assists with 9.0 per game and is averaging 39.0 minutes, 12.0 points and 3.0 rebounds. Go to NBADLEAGUE.com to cast your vote.
TEAM LEADERS
Category PG/AVG Team
Points 111.5 Arkansas RimRockers
Rebounds 53.5 Roanoke Dazzle
Assists 25.5 Florida Flame
Steals 12.2 Fort Worth Flyers
Blocked Shots 7.5 Roanoke Dazzle
FG% .519 Austin Toros
3 FG% .467 Arkansas RimRockers
FT% .805 Arkansas RimRockers
MARGINALLY SPEAKING: The Albuquerque Thunderbirds lead the league during the early going in scoring margin with a 6.8 advantage over four games, all against Tulsa. After five games the 66ers are trailing the field at an average of minus 5.6 points per game.
D-LEAGUE QUIZ: There were 17 former D-Leaguers on NBA opening day rosters. Which team had the most former D-Leaguers on their roster? Read on for the answer.
THIS WEEK ON NBA TV:
Day Date Event Air Time (ET)
Tuesday Nov. 29 Roanoke at Florida from 11/25 2 p.m.
Thursday Dec. 1 This Week in the D-League 9 p.m. ET
Saturday Dec. 3 Roanoke at Florida from 11/25 Noon
EARLY SEASON IRON MEN: Austin's Derrick Zimmerman is the early-season leader in minutes played per game, averaging 42.5 after the Toros' first two outings. Fayetteville's Erik Daniels isn't far behind at 42.3 after four games, followed by Roanoke's Anthony Grundy at 42.0 after four games.
QUIZ ANSWER: Seattle and Indiana both have a pair former D-Leaguers on their roster, Mikki Moore and Mateen Cleaves with the Sonics and Anthony Johnson and Eddie Gill with the Pacers.
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