Green Named to All-Star Team
Published on January 7, 2003 under NBA G League (G League)
Idaho Stampede News Release
BOISE, ID (January 7, 2003) â Idaho Stampede guard Brian Green has been selected as an All-Star and will participate in next week's 2003 CBA All-Star Game, it was announced today by the team. All-Star game participants were voted on by CBA head coaches and beat writers. The selection marks Green's first All-Star appearance.
Through 21 games played thus far, Green currently ranks 7th in the CBA in scoring (19.5 ppg), and 6th in steals (2.3 spg). During the week of Dec. 1-7, the Nevada-Reno alum earned National Conference Player of the Week honors after averaging 21.3 ppg and 8.0 rpg while leading the Stampede to a 2-1 record that week. On Nov. 24 vs. the Rockford Lightning, he scored a personal season-high of 41 points in a 122-116 loss.
Joining Green on the National Conference All-Star team is:
Malik Dixon Guard Dakota Wizards
Rosell Ellis Forward Yakima Sun Kings
Courtney James Forward Dakota Wizards
Andy Panko Forward Dakota Wizards
Versile Shaw Forward Sioux Falls Skyforce
Paul Shirley Center Yakima Sun Kings
Miles Simon Guard Dakota Wizards
Fred Vinson Guard Yakima Sun Kings
Tyson Wheeler Guard Yakima Sun Kings
Dakota Wizards head coach Dave Joerger will lead the team against the American Conference at the Sioux Falls Arena in Sioux Falls, SD.
All-Star festivities begin at 9 a.m. CST, January 13, when the National Conference team will hold a public practice at the arena. The American Conference will run drills at 11 a.m., and at 4:30 p.m. the All-Star Fan Jam begins, featuring the Slam-Dunk Competition and Long Distance-Shootout. There will be an All-Star Reception at 7:00 p.m. in the arena.
The 19th CBA All-Star Game will tip-off at 7:05 p.m. CST, January 14. During the contest, reporters and NBA scouts will make their selection for All-Star Most Valuable Player honors, to be announced after the game.
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