Patroons Pleased With Draft
September 23, 2008 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Albany Patroons News Release
Albany, NY (September 23, 2008) - Tonight the Albany Patroons participated in the 23rd Annual Continental Basketball Association College Draft. The Patroons entered the draft with the first pick and chose Michael Jenkins, a 6'3 Guard from Winthrop University. During the next five rounds, the Patroons chose Patrick Sanders, a 6'6 Forward from UC Irvine, Charrone Fisher, a 6'4 Forward from Niagra University, Frank Elegar, a 6'8 Center from Drexel University and Kyle Hines, a 6'6 Forward from UNC Greensboro. The Patroons sixth and final selection was a local star, Steve D'Agostino, a 5'11 Guard from St. Rose College.
At the conclusion of the CBA College Draft, Head Coach Derrick Rowland stated, " The CBA Draft was very good to the Patroons. We have selected some talented players to come to Albany. We're ready for a winning season."
"The Patroons have selected some exciting players in this year's draft. We have had great success with #1 draft choices such as TJ Thompson. This year's pick, Michael Jenkins, fits into that same mold, a leader on the floor with Winthrop and NCAA Tourny experience. THis rookie should blend in well with a host of CBA All-Stars waiting to be signed by the Patroons," said General Manager, Jim Coyne.
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