Jam Training Camp Roster Set

November 2, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release


(Bakersfield, Calif., Nov. 2, 2007) - Following the conclusion of Thursday's draft, the roster for the Bakersfield Jam's training camp is now set at 16 players. The roster includes three returning players from last year's team, the 10 draft picks from Thursday's NBA Development League draft, including two from Cal State Bakersfield standouts, and three players selected from the Jam tryouts in October. The 16 players do not include any players that will be assigned to the Jam by their NBA affiliates, the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings.

"I think we're better in every area than last year heading into the season," says Jim Harrick, head coach of the Jam. "We wanted to be more athletic at every position and without question we accomplished that. In addition, with the potential assignment players from our affiliates, we expect to get off to a strong start."

Returning for the Jam is forward Brandon Bowman, center Roderick Riley and guard Yuta Tabuse. Bowman appeared in 43 games with the club last year, appearing in 43 games, 29 of them starts, averaging 11.4 ppg and 5.7 rpg. Riley returns as the only Jam player to appear in all 50 games last season, 14 of them starts. The 6'11" big man averaged 5.8 ppg and 4.9 ppg, ending the season on a high note by posting 20 points and 18 rebounds in the Jam's last game. Tabuse, a Jam fan favorite who is the only Japanese-born player to appear in the NBA, appeared in 43 games for the Jam, ranking third on the team in assists while averaging just over six points per game.

The Jam's first selection in the draft was Jamison Brewer, a 6'4" guard from Auburn University who played with the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks during a five-year NBA career. The Jam also selected former Cal guard Brian Wethers, a 6'4" shooting guard who was the MVP of the Australian National Basketball League two years ago, and former UNLV forward James Peters, an athletic 6'9" forward.

The draft also featured the Jam selecting two former Cal State Bakersfield standouts, Zeke Andrews and Lemar Gayle. Andrews was a fan favorite among Roadrunner fans for his intensity and work ethic while Gayle was Cal State's top scorer during his career.

A complete training camp roster is as follows:

Name/Position College Height Weight

Brandon Bowman/F Georgetown 6'9" 225

Lorenzo Davis Fort Valley State 6'10" 220

Jovan Harris/ University of San Francisco 6'4" 185

Wayne Oliver Cameron University 6'7" 225

Roderick Riley/C Prairie View A&M 6'11" 280

Yuta Tabuse/G BYU/Hawaii 5'9" 165

Richard Andrews/G Cal State Bakersfield 6'3" 200

Jamison Brewer/G Auburn University 6'4" 180

Lemar Gayle/F Cal State Bakersfield 6'5" 210

Jason Harris/G Sacramento State 6'4" 220

O'Neal Mims/F Angelo State 6'10" 230

James Peters/F UNLV 6'8" 225

Brian Wethers/G California 6"4" 215

Anthony Wilkins/F Kent 6'7" 220

George Williams/F Houston 6'8" 215

Donell Williams/G Fayetteville State 6'3" 190

The Bakersfield Jam, members of the NBA D-League, play their home games at Rabobank Arena and offer the Bakersfield community a top-tier professional sports team at affordable prices. The 2006-7 Jam roster featured eight players with NBA experience and the organization is committed to providing Bakersfield with the best family entertainment option. For season ticket or group information, please contact the Jam offices at 716-4JAM.



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