NBDL daily developments
March 1, 2005 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
INSIDE STUFF: Be sure to tune in on March 5 and March 12 to get a behind-the-scenes look at the NBDL through the eyes of Coach Dennis Johnson and the Florida Flame on ABC's Inside Stuff. The shows air at 1 p.m. ET on both days.
SOMETHING HAS TO GIVE: Tonight's game pits the league's best offensive team against the best defensive club in the NBDL. Roanoke averages 104.5 points per game, but Columbus allows an average of just 86.4.
TOGETHER AGAIN: Former Roanoke teammates Cory Alexander and Matt Carroll were reunited as Charlotte Bobcats on Monday when Alexander earned a GATORADE Call-Up. Carroll signed with the Bobcats on February 23.
NBDL QUIZ: The Roanoke Dazzle has the most all-time GATORADE Call-Ups with 10. Those call-ups, however, are spread among four players. What NBDL team has had the most players earn the call?
2004-05 GATORADE Call-Ups
Player NBDL Team NBA Team Date
Cory Alexander Roanoke Dazzle Charlotte Bobcats Feb. 28
Matt Carroll Roanoke Dazzle Charlotte Bobcats Feb. 23
Smush Parker Florida Flame Phoenix Suns Jan. 19
Brandin Knight Asheville Altitude Houston Rockets Jan. 16
Obinna Ekezie Columbus Riverdragons Atlanta Hawks Jan. 10
James Thomas Roanoke Dazzle Portland/Cleveland Jan. 9/Feb. 22
Kirk Penney Asheville Altitude Los Angeles Clippers Dec. 26
TWIN: Tune in to NBA TV Thursday at 9 p.m. ET for the latest live edition of This Week in the NBDL. This week's show features news and highlights, as well as a sound bite from Cory Alexander of the Charlotte Bobcats. Interviews are also scheduled with Asheville Coach Joey Meyer, Columbus guard Adam Harrington and Roanoke forward James Thomas. The show re-airs Friday at 12:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET, and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET.
GOW: The NBDL Game of the Week show airs Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET, featuring the Huntsville at Columbus game from February 19. The show re-airs Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET.
QUIZ ANSWER: Asheville has sent seven players to the NBA, all under Coach Joey Meyer. Those seven have combined for a total of nine call-ups.
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