Idaho Stampede Weekly Update
January 31, 2006 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Idaho Stampede News Release
News and Notes
Davis back
The season has been a yo-yo journey for Josh Davis. Luckily for us, he keeps rebounding to the Stampede. He rejoined the team after playing for the Bucks, Rockets and Suns of the NBA.
In his two games back, Josh has averaged 24.5 points, 13.0 rebounds and 2 assists. In the five total games he has played with the Stampede this season the team is 4-1.
Three on the road
The Stampede play three road games this week beginning Wednesday at Rockford. They will then head to Albany for a pair on Friday and Saturday.
Coach Wolf selected to the top 10 minor league coaches
According to probasketballnews.com, Coach Wolf is the eighth best minor league coach in pro basketball. Also included on the list are CBA coaches Paul Woolpert (1), Chris Daleo (6) and Dave Joerger (10). With all the minor league basketball associations out there (including the NBDL, ABA, WBA, IBL, USBL and everything in Europe) this is a powerful statement for the CBA and Coach Wolf.
To see the entire article, visit www.probasketballnews.com/conn_0131.html.
Spirit Dance team at Caffe Bellissima
This Friday, the Stampede Spirit Dance team will be appearing at Caffe Bellissima in Boise. From 9-10pm the girls will be giving out autographed 2006 Spirit Dance Team Calendars.
This Week's Schedule
(All items are subject to change, please call for confirmation)
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Stampede travel to Rockford, IL
Wednesday, February 1, 2006
6:05 PM - Idaho Stampede @ Rockford Lightning
Thursday, February 2, 2006
Stampede travel to Albany, NY
Friday, February 3, 2006
5:35 PM - Idaho Stampede @ Albany Patroons
Saturday, February 4, 2006
5:35 PM - Idaho Stampede @ Albany Patroons
Sunday, February 5, 2006
Stampede travel back to Boise
Game Previews
(through 01/30/06)
Tuesday, February 1, 2006
Rockford Lightning versus Idaho Stampede
Idaho is 1-2 versus Rockford this year. The Stampede won the first game at Qwest Arena but then dropped the next two to the Lightning at Qwest Arena on January 7 and in Rockford on January 19.
Rockford has won their last six games in a row and lead the Eastern Conference by a large margin. At 22-8, the next closest team is Gary who trail by a 0.8 quarter point margin. The Lightning are led by Marlon Parmer and Roger Powel who average 22.1 points apiece which ties them for fourth in the league. Additionally, Parmer is averaging 7.7 assists per game which leads the league while Powel is pulling down 7.1 rebounds. Sidney Holmes averages 9.1 rebounds per game which ranks him fourth in the league.
In the three games against the Stampede, Powel has twice led the Lightning attack in scoring and rebounds. In their first match-up he went for 22 points and 15 rebounds and in their last game he scored 35 and grabbed 13 rebounds.
Against the Lightning, David Jackson has been leading the way in scoring and assists. He in the last two meetings he has put up 35 points and has also dished out 9 assists on two occasions.
Friday and Saturday, February 3, 4, 2006
Idaho is 2-0 versus the Patroons with both victories coming at Qwest Arena. The first game on December 6 was a lopsided victory 107-81 but the last match-up was a much closer win 108-106. They have shown some improvement in the recent the weeks having won 3 out of their last 4 games.
The Patroons are led by rookie TJ Thompson, who currently owns the distinction of having scored the most points in a game this season with 53. He is third in the league in scoring and assists with 24.9 and 5.8, respectively. Jamario Moon has also played well against the Stampede averaging 22 points and 8 rebounds in the two previous games. Albany will be without the services of James Thomas who has signed a 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls.
Jackson and Chenowith have led the way against the Patroons for the Stampede. Jackson is averaging 26.5 ppg while Chenowith averages a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Stampede Player Updates
Smush Parker, Los Angeles Lakers #1 - (updated 1/31/06) Parker has started all 43 of the Lakers' games this season. On Friday against Golden State he scored 17 points with 4 assists. He is averaging 11.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He played for the Stampede during the 2003-2004 season.
Josh Davis, Idaho Stampede #5 - (updated 1/31/06) Davis was re-activated by the Stampede last Friday and has averaged 24.5 points and 13.0 rebounds in the two games he has played since coming back to Idaho. Davis was with the Stampede in 2003-2004 when he was selected the CBA MVP and Newcomer of the Year.
Damon Jones, Cleveland Cavaliers #19 - (updated 1/31/06) Jones has started 7 of 43 games for the Cavaliers. He scored 11 points and had 3 assists last Sunday against the Suns. Jones is averaging 7.3 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He played for the Stampede during the 1998-1999 season.
Ira Newble, Cleveland Cavaliers #14 - (updated 1/31/06) Newble has played in 20 games this year for the Cavaliers, starting in 2 of them. He had 5 rebounds against the Pacers last Friday. Newble is considered one of the better defensive players in the league which is what got him to the NBA. He played for the Stampede during the 1997-1998, 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 seasons.
Rafer Alston, Houston Rockets #12 - (updated 1/31/06) Alston has re-entered the Rocket's starting line-up after missing 19 games due to injury. He has started all 24 games he has played in this season. He set a season high in points last Sunday against the Heat when he scored 26 points and tied his career high in 3-pointers made with 5. Last Friday he had 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists against the Timberwolves and on Wednesday he had 8 assists against the Bobcats. Alston is currently averaging 8.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.8 assists. Alston played for the Stampede during the 1998-1999 season.
Awvee Storey, Washington Wizards #35 - (updated 1/23/2006) Storey has played in 12 games for the Wizards this season. He played for the Stampede during the 2004-2005 season.
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