Knights Sign Duke Cleveland for 2007 IBL Season

January 24, 2007 - International Basketball League (IBL)
Battle Creek Knights News Release


Battle Creek, Michigan- The Battle Creek Knights professional basketball team, today, January 24th, 2007, announce the signing of Duke Cleveland, 6'8", forward/center, for the team's third season in the International Basketball League.

"Duke is one of the hardest workers in the IBL and his leadership skills will assist the Knights in being successful during the 2007 IBL season," said Terry Sare, Battle Creek Knights assistant coach.

Duke Cleveland, a 6'8" forward/center, has been a leader at every level of basketball that he has played including Plainwell High School, Grand Valley State University, Michigan Mayhem of the CBA, and the Grand Rapids Flight of the IBL. Since graduating from Plainwell High School, Duke Cleveland played four season for GVSU. Duke was a leader in minutes played, rebounds, block shots, and points per game average for the GVSU Lakers.

Duke signed on with the Grand Rapids Flight during 2005 and played the past two seasons for the Flight. Duke's 2006 season for Grand Rapids, he averaged 12.6 points and 8 rebounds per game. Also, during 2005-2006, Duke spent time playing in the CBA and played in 35 games for the Michigan Mayhem.

For more information on the signing of Duke Cleveland, please contact the Battle Creek Knights professional basketball team offices (McCamly Place) at 269-965-5001 or email the team at info@bcknights.com.



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