Rome's Dorsey named WBA Player of Week for April 22nd-April 28th
Published on May 1, 2005 under World Basketball Association (WBA) News Release
Atlanta, Georgia - Rome Gladiator's Daryl "MaJic" Dorsey (186-G-81, college: S.Indiana), has been selected as the Player of the Week in the WBA for April 22nd-28th. In week one of WBA regular season action, MaJic averaged 29 points, 12.5 assists, 5 rebounds, 2.5 steals per game, while leading the Gladiators to a 2-0 record for the week. Dorsey, who was named the 2005 ABA Rookie of the Year, dropped 26 points and 16 assists in a 131-88 win over Magic City in Rome's home opener, followed by 32 points and 9 assists in a 133-109 road win at Kentucky. He has also shot 87.5% (14-16) from the free throw line, including a 'cool' 10 of 10 against Magic City.
Other week #1 top performances in the WBA were:
Dontae Truitt (198-G/F, college: Georgia SW), Cleveland Majic... averaged 26 points, 8.7 rebounds, .537% FG , while leading MaJic to 2 wins.
Jamie Rosser (188-G, college: Arkansas St.), Tunica Gamblers... averaged 25.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in Gamblers first 3 games.
Ernest Scott (200-F-82, college: Valdosta St.), Mississippi HardHats... averaged 24.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, in leading the HardHats to 2 wins.
Lamar Rice (201-F, college: Georgetown, KY), Kentucky Reach... averaged 21.5 points, 8 rebounds in first 3 games of season for Reach.
Bobby Brown (198-F-79, college: Kennesaw St.), Southern Crescent... averaged 20 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.3 steals, .571% FG, in Lightning's opening week.
Anthony Kyle (175-G, college: Miles), Magic City... averaged 20 points, 2.5 steals, .590% FG, .500% 3FG (7/14).
World Basketball Association Stories from May 1, 2005
- Rome's Dorsey named WBA Player of Week for April 22nd-April 28th - WBA
- South Carolina 111 Gainesville Knights 88 - WBA
- Lightning, Cleveland pick up wins on Friday evening in WBA action - WBA
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
