Frost Heaves Sign Trimboli, Rice To Bolster Their Backcourt
January 26, 2010 - Premier Basketball League (PBL)
Vermont Frost Heaves News Release
Barre, Vermont - The Vermont Frost Heaves announce today the signings of former University of Vermont star Mike Trimboli and former Frost Heave Dwuan Rice to their roster.
Trimboli's signing with the Frost Heaves marks the return to Vermont of one of the most successful and popular University of Vermont Catamounts ever. Trimboli finished his career at UVM as the all-time assists leader (624) and fourth all-time in scoring (2,008) as the Cats' point guard for four seasons, and was renowned for his toughness and willingness to go all-out in every game. Said Frost Heaves' Head Coach Joe Salerno, "Mike's proven poise, maturity and high basketball I.Q. at the point guard position will provide an important lift and great addition to the team. We are excited to see him on the court, as I'm sure are all Vermont fans who followed his career at UVM." Trimboli is the first Cat to join the Frost Heaves the year after his graduation from UVM.
He is preceded by former Catamount and two-time all-conference center Erik Nelson (UVM '98), who joined the Heaves' championship run of 2007-2008, providing strong team leadership after playing professionally in the Netherlands for nearly a decade.
Rice, who played his college ball at Cal-Bakersfield, joined the Frost Heaves during the 2007-2008 season and was an integral part of the Heaves' championship run that season.
Playing the point guard position, Rice won Championship Tournament MVP for his outstanding play during the team's run to their second title.
Rice brings tremendous quickness on both ends of the floor. Said Salerno this morning; "We're excited to welcome Dwuan back to the franchise. He proved himself not only a floor leader and intense competitor during his season here - but also a Vermont fan favorite. He will fit well in our transition style of play."
The Frost Heaves also announce Aaron Cook's re-activation from the team's injured-reserve list. Cook, a member of the Frost Heaves during their championship inaugural season, was injured during the Heaves' training camp in December. He will see his first action on the court Thursday night in Oklahoma. "Aaron's court leadership and scoring ability were sorely missed during our first three games this season," said Salerno today, "but he is now 100% ready and his return will improve our team on many levels."
Vermont is back in action this week, hitting the road with games Thursday night in Lawton-Fort Sill against the Cavalry and Saturday night in Maryland to face the GreenHawks. The Frost Heaves' home opener is Tuesday, February 2 in Barre versus the rival Manchester Millrats.
Tip-off is at 7:05 pm.
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