G League Iowa Wolves

Iowa Energy Acquire Hite and Gilchrist

Published on January 30, 2013 under NBA G League (G League)
Iowa Wolves News Release


DES MOINES, IA (January 30, 2013) - The Iowa Energy today announced the signing of two new players, Robert Hite and Gus Gilchrist.

Hite, 6-2, 185, played in 12 games with the Miami HEAT during the 2006-2007 season and averaged 4.3 points and 1.3 rebounds. He spent last season in Italy and has played in some of the top international leagues in the world. Prior to his professional career, Hite played collegiately at Miami, where he holds averages of 14.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 4 seasons. Hite replaces guard Mustapha Farrakhan who was recently waived by the Energy.

Gilchrist, a 6-10 rookie from South Florida, replaces Josh Boone, who is out for the season with a knee injury. He averaged 11.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game over his 4 year career at South Florida. Gilchrist led the prestigious Portsmouth Invitational Tournament with 16.7 rebounds per game after his senior season.

Hite and Gilchrist will be in uniform as the Energy host the Springfield Armor for a double-header this Friday and Saturday. Both games tip at 7pm. Friday, Feb. 1st is Girls Night Out and Saturday, Feb. 2nd is 70's Night, featuring the Sandou Trio Russian Bar acrobats at halftime. For ticket information, please visit www.IowaNBA.com or call (515) 564-8550.

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