Red Claws Waive Harrington
November 23, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Maine Celtics News Release
PORTLAND, ME - The Maine Red Claws, presented by Quirk Chevrolet, today announced that they have waived forward Alex Harrington. The Red Claws will open the 2011-12 season this Friday in Springfield, with a 7 PM contest vs. their rival, the Springfield Armor at the MassMutual Center.
No. Name Pos. Hgt Wgt College How Acquired
4 Tyc Snow G 5-8 164 Mississippi Valley Tryouts
7 Darren Cooper G 6-4 219 Portland 2011, 5th Round, 66th Overall
10 Kenny Hayes G 6-2 174 Miami (Ohio) 2010 2nd Round, 23rd Overall
12 J.R. Reynolds G 6-3 198 Virginia Tryouts
14 Durrell Summers* G 6-5 205 Michigan State 2011, 2nd Round, 24th Overall
24 Paul Harris F 6-5 235 Syracuse 2009, 1st Round, 2nd Overall
32 Jamar Abrams* G 6-7 201 Eastern Carolina Tryouts
33 Chris Wright* F 6-8 220 Dayton 2011 1st Round, 3rd Overall
34 Justin Brownlee* F 6-6 219 St. John's Tryouts
42 Mike Tisdale* C 7-1 235 Illinois 2011, 2nd Round, 29th Overall
50 Anthony Kent C 6-10 221 Ball State Trade with Fort Wayne
*-rookie
HOME OPENING WEEKEND TO FEATURE HIGH-FLYING ACTION, SPECIAL GUEST: For the home opener on Saturday, December 3, the Skyriders! will perform a special halftime act in their first performance in Maine. The Skyriders!, one of the top trampoline acts in the country for over 15 years and featuring Guinness World Record holders and international trampoline champions, have entertained millions of people all around the world and have performed for every NBA team. The Red Claws will host arch rival Springfield in the 7 PM contest, and all fans in attendance will receive a 2011-12 Red Claws magnetic schedule, courtesy of Norway Savings Bank.
On Sunday, December 4, the Red Claws will welcome popular Celtics mascot Lucky to Maine. The irrepressible leprechaun will join Red Claws mascot Crusher in entertaining the crowd. The December 4 game vs. the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, which is presented by Hannaford Supermarkets, will also feature a food drive to benefit the Good Shepherd Food Bank. All fans bringing a canned good or other nonperishable food item will be entered to win great Red Claws prizes. Tip off for the Sunday contest is at 5 PM.
Tickets to all 24 Red Claws home games are available by calling (207) 210-6655, in person at the Red Claws offices located at 413 Congress Street in Portland, or online at www.maineredclaws.com.
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