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Mavericks Assign Mensah-Bonsu to Flyers

December 8, 2006 - NBA G League (G League)
Fort Worth Flyers News Release

FORT WORTH, Texas, December 8, 2006 - The Dallas Mavericks have assigned rookie forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu to the Fort Worth Flyers.

Mensah-Bonsu, 6-9, 240, has played in one game this season for the Mavericks (vs. Washington on 11/21) and grabbed one rebound in three minutes. He was signed by the Mavericks on August 3, 2006 as a free agent.

A first-team Atlantic 10 All-Conference selection in 2005-06 following his senior season at George Washington, Mensah-Bonsu ranks second on GW's career blocked shots list with 141. He averaged 12.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.65 blocks as a senior.

The Flyers will celebrate Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl/Military Appreciation Night on Friday, December 15 at 7 p.m. as the Flyers host the Tulsa 66ers at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Flyers group ticket and flex book packages are on sale now and offer various options for fun, affordable entertainment. For more information, log on to fwflyers.com or call (817) 698-8333.

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