Experienced core back in 2008 for Elgin Racers
April 2, 2008 - International Basketball League (IBL)
Elgin Racers News Release
Elgin, IL - The core of last seasons 17-6 squad is back on board for the Elgin Racers. Center Nick Michael, guard, Derik Hollyfield, and forward Brandon Moore are set to return to the Racers. Additionally, point guard Emmanuel Dildy, is set to make his Racers debut Friday night against the Gary Steelheads.
Michael, a 6'10" center, averaged 6 points and 6 rebounds per game last season for the Racers. He has played professionally in Ireland (Sea of Belfast) and in the newly founded Premiere Basketball League (Rockford Fury). Michael played his college ball at Elmhurst College where he earned All CCIW honors three consecutive seasons.
Hollyfield, a 6'3" guard, averaged 14 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds last season for the Racers. He has played professionally in the ABA (Sauk Valley Rollers) and recently led his team, the Rochester Razorsharks, to the inaugural PBL championship. Hollyfield played collegiately at Eastern Illinois University and Bemidji State University. Hollyfield played his high school basketball at one of the most prestigious programs in Illinois, West Aurora, and led the Blackhawks to the state championship in 2000.
Moore, a 6'4" guard/forward, is the most experienced Racer, as he begins his fourth season with the franchise. Brandon earned IBL All Star honors during the 2005 campaign and averaged 10 points and 4 assists per game last year. Moore played collegiately at both Saint Xavier and Saint Francis universities. His ability to play multiple positions and finish around the basket will again make him a key contributor to the Racers.
Dildy, a 6'2" point guard, will be joining the Racers for the first time this season. Dildy played collegiately at both New Mexico State University and Eastern Illinois University and professionally in Germany (USC Heidelberg). Dildy averaged 21 points and 4 assists per game while leading the league in three point field goals made. He is a coach on the floor and has a great understanding of the game.
The Racers open their third IBL season with a trip to the Genesis Center in Indiana to take on the Gary Steelheads. The Racers' home opener is on Saturday, May 10 against the Holland Blast. All Racers' home games will be played at Judson University (1151 N. State Street, Elgin, IL). For ticket information, contact the Racers at (847) 208-1766, or visit the Racers' team page at www.iblhoopsonline.com.
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