Scooter McFadgon acquired by Jam
February 5, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
Bakersfield, CA Feb. 5 - The Bakersfield Jam have acquired Scooter McFadgon from the available player pool. McFadgon (6-5, 200) played his college ball for the University of Tennessee Volunteers. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets before the start of the 2006-07 preseason.
McFadgon averaged 3.7 points and 2.0 rebounds per game while playing only 13.3 minutes per contest while on the Hornets preseason roster. He was waived prior to the start of the regular season. As a junior at Tennessee he posted the second best free throw percentage in SEC history with 91.2%. He also ranked fourth in the SEC with 17.6 points per game during his junior campaign.
Tony Bobbitt was waived to make room for McFadgon. Bobbitt had been averaging 15.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game for the Jam through 18 games.
Jam tickets are on sale and can be purchased at bakersfieldjam.com or at the Jam office. For premium or group seating call the Jam office at (661) 716-4JAM.
The D-League continues to develop talent from across all disciplines for the NBA's 30 teams and the entire NBA umbrella. This season, 19 NBA teams assigned 29 players to D-League affiliates. There were also 18 GATORADE Call-Ups from the D-League to the NBA. Additionally, every referee hired by the NBA since 2002 has worked in the D-League, while coaches, athletic trainers and front office executives are also being developed.
Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the league also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit NBADLEAGUE.com.
For additional information about the Bakersfield Jam call (661) 716-4JAM or log on to www.bakersfieldjam.com.
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