Idaho's Britton Johnsen called up to Indiana Pacer
Published on November 24, 2004 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1) News Release
Boise, ID (November 24, 2004) â Idaho Stampede forward Britton Johnsen will sign with the NBA's Indiana Pacers on Thursday pending a team physical, it was announced today by the Continental Basketball Association League Office and the front office of the Pacers. The signing will help fill a vacant Pacers roster spot left open after NBA suspensions were handed down on Sunday. It also marks the first CBA-to-NBA call-up of the 2004-05 season.
"This NBA call-up of Britton Johnsen, following opening weekend, continues the momentum gained with our league's 20 NBA call-ups last season," stated CBA Deputy Commissioner Wade Morehead. "NBA personnel directors continue to immediately turn to the CBA when situations arise that create open roster spots on their teams."
After two games played over the CBA's opening weekend, Johnsen averaged 19.5 points per contest and was the second leading scorer for the Stampede. He also posted 6.0 rebounds per game, and added five assists and one steal.
Last season, the 6-foot-10 University of Utah alum ('03) appeared in 20 games (four starts) with the Orlando Magic, averaging 14.5 minutes, 2.1 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest.
Also joining the Pacers is former CBA player Tremaine Fowlkes, who played for the Yakima Sun Kings during the 1998-99 season. Fowlkes had played in 59 games with the Los Angeles Clippers from 2001-03, and appeared in 36 games last season with the Detroit Pistons.
"Both of these guys we are bringing in have NBA experience," remarked Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle, who played for the CBA's Albany Patroons during the 1987-88 season. "They have both been in situations where you have got to learn stuff quickly, so we will keep things pretty simple to start with but we are going to need them to hit the ground running and be ready to play."
Both players are expected to be in uniform in time for Thursday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
2004-05 CBA-to-NBA Call-Ups
(Season total = 1)
Date Player CBA Team NBA Team
11/24/04 Britton Johnsen Idaho Stampede Indiana Pacers
FORMER CBA PLAYERS ON 2004-05 NBA ROSTERS
Total roster spots held by former CBA players on 2004-05 NBA regular season rosters: 40
Total number of former CBA players on 2004-05 NBA rosters during the regular season: 40
Total roster spots held by former CBA players on 2004-05 NBA opening night rosters: 38
Total number of former CBA players on 2004-05 NBA training camp rosters: 65
Atlanta (1): Anthony "Pig" Miller
Boston (1): Mark Blount
Chicago (1): Adrian Griffin
Cleveland (2): Jeff McInnis, Ira Newble
Denver (4): Earl Boykins, Greg Buckner, Voshon Lenard, Mark Pope
Detroit (1): William "Smush" Parker
Golden State (1): Ansu Sesay
Indiana (4): Eddie Gill, Stephen Jackson, Britton Johnsen, Tremaine Fowlkes
L.A. Clippers (2): Rick Brunson, Mikki Moore
L.A. Lakers (1): Chucky Atkins
Miami (1): Damon Jones
Milwaukee (3): Anthony Goldwire, Zendon Hamilton, Mike James
Minnesota (2): Anthony Carter, Troy Hudson
New Jersey (2): Rodney Buford, Aaron Williams
New Orleans (4): Darrell Armstrong, Junior Harrington, Lee Nailon, David Wesley
New York (2): Moochie Norris, Bruno Sundov
Philadelphia (2): Josh Davis, Kevin Ollie
Phoenix (0): (Paul Shirley)
San Antonio (2): Bruce Bowen, Linton Johnson
Toronto (1): Rafer Alston
Utah (2): Raja Bell, Keith McLeod
( ) Indicates player was waived or traded during the regular season
Indicates 2003-04 CBA player, or 2004-05 CBA-to-NBA call-up
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