Dakota Wizards Acquire Connor Atchley
December 1, 2009 - NBA G League (G League)
Dakota Wizards News Release
BISMARCK, ND, December 1, 2009 - The Dakota Wizards announced today that they have acquired Connor Atchley from the available player pool.
Atchley, a 6'10 forward-center, played four games, including one start, for the Golden State Warriors in the 2009 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas in July. After beginning this season in Turkey, he recently decided to return stateside to play in the NBA D-League.
The 24 year-old played four seasons at the University of Texas, including a junior season in which he led the Big 12 conference in blocked shots. Atchley was also a four-time Academic All-Big 12 selection and ranks second all-time in games played for the University of Texas.
"Connor is a long athletic player that will give us depth and versatility off the bench," said Wizards head coach Rory White. "We are happy to be able to pick up a player of his caliber from the pool and look forward to Connor helping us on our first big road trip."
Atchley will meet the team in Boise for the Wizards first road game of the season Wednesday night against the Idaho Stampede. He takes the roster spot of D'Lancy Carter, whom the Wizards have waived.
• Discuss this story on the NBA G League message board...
NBA G League Stories from December 1, 2009
- D-Fenders fall short - Los Angeles D-Fenders
- Jam Sell Out December - Bakersfield Jam
- Red Claws Acquire Mario West - Maine Celtics
- Dakota Wizards Acquire Connor Atchley - Dakota Wizards
- Vipers To Broadcast Eight Games In Spanish - Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- Coffino Hosting Coach's Show Tonight - New Mexico Thunderbirds
- Tulsa 66ers Add Devon Hardin To Roster - Tulsa 66ers
- Frisco General Manager Del Harris Accepts Position With New Jersey Nets - Texas Legends
- NBA D-League Daily Developments - G League
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
