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RazorSharks Announce Roster

October 26, 2006 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Rochester RazorSharks News Release


(Rochester, New York)...The Rochester RazorSharks, the defending American Basketball Association champions, introduced the 2006-2007 edition of the professional basketball team today as they head into the regular season opener on Sunday, November 5 at Baltimore. Fifteen players will begin the season on the RazorSharks roster, with nine players returning from last season's championship squad and six newcomers to the fold.

Forward Alvin Jefferson returned to the RazorSharks camp today after a short stint with the Tampa Bay Strong Dogs of the ABA. The 6'9" native of Georgia played in 22 games with Rochester last season, averaging 4.1 points per game and 3.2 rebounds. Jefferson led all RazorShark scorers with 15 points against the Newark Express in a 126-98 win over the Newark Express in Rochester's first playoff game last year.

UPCOMING KEY RAZORSHARKS DATES

- Wed., Nov. 1 - introduction of RazorSharks' "Don't Foul Out" school program at Freddy Thomas School - 1:00 p.m.

- Sun., Nov. 5 - first regular season road game at Baltimore Pearls - 4:00 p.m.

- Sat., Nov. 10 - road game at Strong Island Sound - 7:00 p.m.

- Tue., Nov. 14 - Media Luncheon at Northfield's - 2:00 p.m.

- Thu., Nov. 16 - Opening Night at The Blue Cross Arena vs. Buffalo Silverbacks - 7:05 p.m. - 2005-06 Championship Banner Presentation - The first 2,500 fans receive a free RazorSharks Championship Poster, courtesy of the ARC of Monroe - the 2005-06 RazorSharks Championship banner will rise to the roof of the Blue Cross Arena in a pre-game ceremony

- Sat., Nov. 18 - Championship Ring Day vs. Maryland Nighthawks - 2:05 p.m. - the first 1,000 fans receive a replica championship ring, courtesy of Time Warner Cable - the coaches & players will receive their 2005-6 ABA championship rings in a pre-game ceremony Individual game tickets are now on sale at The Blue Cross Arena Box office, including Rochester's regular season home opener on Thursday, November 16 as the RazorSharks raise the 2005-2006 ABA championship at The Blue Cross Arena against the Buffalo Silverbacks at 7:05 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased via phone by calling (585) 232-1900 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Rochester RazorSharks
2006-2007 Training Camp Roster

Name Pos Hgt Wgt College Hometown
Eric Coley G/F 6'5" 210 Tulsa Rochester, NY
Brian Edwards F 6'8" 250 Miami, OH Detroit, MI
Keith Friel G 6'4" 190 Virginia Durham, NH
Caleb Gervin G 6'1" 185 Azusa Pacific Palm Springs, CA
John Halas G 6'4" 190 Trinty College New York, NY
Alvin Jefferson F/C 6'9" 230 Auburn Juliette, GA
Fremiceo Little F 6'6" 210 Washington St. Dodge City, KS
Mike Mackell C 6'9" 250 San Diego St. Washington, DC
Nigel Moore G 6'3" 195 Alabama A&M Rochester, NY
Jamal Nichols F 6'9" 220 De Paul Philadelphia, PA
Kevin Peters G 6'2" 185 MCC Rochester, NY
James Reaves F 6'8" 235 Niagara Rochester, NY
Tony Scott F 6'8" 190 Syracuse Rochester, NY
Lazarus Sims G 6'4" 225 Syracuse Syracuse, NY
Demond Stewart G 6'3" 200 Niagara Rochester, NY

Owner & CEO Dr. Sev Hrywnak
Owner & General Manager Orest Hrywnak
Head Coach Rod Baker
Assistant Coach Lazarus Sims
Trainer Dave Di Pascuale
Equipment Manager Matt Franzese

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