Hightower agrees to roost in Kearney

Published on March 31, 2005 under United States Basketball League (USBL)
Nebraska Cranes News Release


Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska Cranes announce the signing of Cory Hightower, a 6'7" guard/forward who most recently played for the Yakima Sunkings (CBA).

Hightower played at Indian Hills Community College from 1998-2000 where his team was Junior College National Champions and he was voted as Junior College Tournament MVP. He attended a veteran camp in 2000-01 with the Los Angeles Lakers and played with the Harlem Globetrotters-Competitive Team. In 2001-02, Hightower played on the Orlando Magic Summer League Team, attended a veteran camp with the Charlotte Hornets and played with the Chicago Bulls Summer Team in the LA Summer League.

In 2002-03, Hightower played for the Great Lakes Storm (CBA) where he was CBA All-Star. In 2003-04, he played for the Yakima Sunkings (CBA) and in the Philippines.

Preview the Nebraska Cranes in a Blue/Gold scrimmage on Friday, April 15 at UNK at 7. p.m. and Sunday April 17th at Hastings College at 3 p.m.

The first regular season game for the Nebraska Cranes is scheduled for April 21 at 7 p.m. at the Kearney Event Center. Purchase tickets by calling the box office at 308-338-8011. Be sure to check out the web site at www.nebraskacranes.com.



United States Basketball League Stories from March 31, 2005


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.

OurSports Central