RimRockers Acquire Walsh, Waive Thomas

Published on January 3, 2006 under NBA G League (G League)
Arkansas RimRockers News Release


GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 3 - The Arkansas RimRockers have acquired forward Matt Walsh from the NBA Development League available player pool and waived forward Harvey Thomas.

Walsh, 6-6, 200, began the season with the Miami Heat where he played in two games, averaging 1.5 minutes and 1.0 points. An early entry into the 2005 NBA Draft from the University of Florida, Walsh was not drafted and signed by the Heat as a free agent on August 15. He was waived by Miami on November 18.

"We are excited to have a player of Matt Walsh's Caliber join us," Head Coach Joe Harge said. "With his versatility and ability to play multiple positions, he will be a great fit for us and we look forward to adding him as part of our team."

Walsh played in 92 games over three seasons at Florida, averaging 14.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and a team-leading 3.0 assists in his final season. He was named the MVP of the 2005 Southeastern Conference Tournament after leading the Gators to the SEC title. His 192 career three-pointers are fifth all-time at Florida (192-483, .398).

Thomas was the first player selected (4th overall) by the RimRockers in the 2005 NBA D-League Draft. In nine games (no starts) he averaged 10.3 minutes, 3.2 points and 1.0 rebounds.

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The NBA Development League includes the Albuquerque Thunderbirds (N.M.), Arkansas RimRockers (Little Rock), Austin Toros (Texas), Fayetteville Patriots (N.C.), Florida Flame (Ft. Myers), Fort Worth Flyers (Texas), Roanoke Dazzle (Va.) and Tulsa 66ers (Okla.).

Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the league also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. The D-League is a source of on-court talent for the NBA's 30 teams and is a diverse human resources pool for the NBA and its teams by training employees in management, operations, public relations, sales and marketing positions.

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