Mamadou N\'Diaye is seventh Gatorade Callup of season
February 18, 2004 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
GREENVILLE, S.C., February 18 â Asheville Altitude center Mamadou N'Diaye has signed a 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks, making him the seventh NBDL-to-NBA "Gatorade Callup" of the season for the National Basketball Development League.
Since the NBDL began competition in November 2001, 21 players have received 29 "Gatorade Callups" to play for NBA teams. N'Diaye is the first callup for Asheville this season and the fourth all-time.
N'Diaye played in six games since joining the Altitude Feb. 5, averaging 21.0 minutes, 8.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks. He recorded single-game highs of 17 points against Roanoke on Feb. 7 and 13 rebounds against Huntsville on Feb. 13.
Following is the complete list of NBDL-to-NBA Gatorade callups this season:
Player NBDL Team NBA Team(s)
Mikki Moore Roanoke Dazzle New Jersey Nets and Utah Jazz
Ronald DuPree Huntsville Flight Chicago Bulls
Ime Udoka Charleston Lowgators Los Angeles Lakers
Tierre Brown Charleston Lowgators New Orleans Hornets
Omar Cook Fayetteville Patriots Portland Trail Blazers
Mamadou N'Diaye Asheville Altitude Atlanta Hawks
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- Asheville acquires James Lang - G League
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