Elton Brown Named D-League Player of Month
Published on February 1, 2008 under NBA G League (G League) News Release
NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2008 - Elton Brown today was named NBA Development League Player of the Month for games played in January.
In 10 games, Brown averaged 17.9 points, 11.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. During a 14ers five-game winning streak, the 6-9 forward from the University of Virginia averaged 19.8 points on .571 (32-56) shooting from the field. Brown also recorded seven double-doubles and grabbed a season-high 18 rebounds twice - Jan. 15 against Albuquerque and Jan. 21 vs. Rio Grande Valley.
Through 25 games this season, Brown is averaging 20.0 points and 11.0 rebounds.
The 14ers' (14-11) next game is tonight in Broomfield, CO against the Iowa Energy (11-15) and can be seen for free via live streaming video at the league's official website d-league.com.
Others receiving consideration for D-League Player of the Month honors were Brown's teammate Kaniel Dickens, Randy Livingston of the Idaho Stampede, Ian Mahinmi of the Austin Toros and Carlos Powell of the Dakota Wizards.
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