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Silverados annouce inaugural CBA roster

November 15, 2007 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Southeast Texas Mavericks News Release


The RGV Silverados announced today their Active Roster that will begin the 2007-08 CBA Season.

The Silverados will open up their inaugural season in the Continental Basketball Association this Saturday night at home vs the Oklahoma Cavalry. The CBA will be opening its 62nd season this weekend.

The Silverados just completed their first pre-season training camp and head coach Steve Tucker could not be more pleased with the results. "It was by far the best training camp I've ever led. The players worked extremely hard and I want to commend all the players that participated in our Veterans Training Camp! It has been a great couple of weeks and it is only going to get better! We're elated that it is time to start playing for real this weekend here in McAllen!"

The Silverados will have a Pre-Game Shoot-Around and Walk-Thru open to the public on Saturday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at their homecourt at the new McAllen Convention Center. Silverados players will be on hand afterwards to sign autographs. Feel free to come out to see the Silverados Saturday afternoon and on Saturday night vs Oklahoma, who are coached by former NBA Great, Michael Ray Richardson. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:35pm.

You can also follow the Silverados live action online with real time updated scores as action is going on either at home or when the Silverados are on the road. Go to www.cbahoopsonline.com to follow all of your Silverados Action and all of the action going on in the highly competitive CBA.

HERE IS YOUR RGV SILVERADOS ACTIVE ROSTER THAT WILL TIP-OFF THE 2007-08 CBA SEASON:

Antoine Sims (6'1-190-Johnson C. Smith University)

Outlook:

A combo guard who has all of the necessary skills and tools: leadership, defense and offensive ability.

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Career:

1996-1997: Alfred State (NJCAA2)

2000-2001: Johnson C. Smith (NCAA2) 32g 19.3ppg 2.4spg

2001-2002: Johnson C. Smith (NCAA2)

2002-2003: Leicester Riders (ENG-BBL)

2004: In April signed at Brevard Blue Ducks (USBL), released nect month: 1 game: 0pts, 1.0apg, 1.0spg

2005-2006: In Dec.'05 signed at Buffalo Rapids (ABA)

2006-2007: Buffalo Silverbacks (ABA,1T): 23 ppg, 6,0 apg

2007, June: Detroit Panthers (ABA) free-agent camp

2007-2008: Detroit Panthers (ABA)

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Awards/Achievements:

ABA Quarterfinals -07

Renaldo Norman (6'4-195-Edward Walters University)

Outlook:

A combo guard with great scoring skills.

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Career:

Edward Waters '04 23.4ppg

2006-2007: Orlando Aces (ABA,1T) 21.1ppg 4.2apg

Germany 31.5ppg

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Awards/Achievements:

ABA Quarterfinals -07

Germany - League All-Star

Mike Dean (6'3-180-Middle Tennessee State University)

Outlook:

A Big Time scoring combo guard. One of the best guards currently not playing in the NBA.

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Career:

Rome, GA (Georgia)

2001-2002: Middle Tennessee St. (NCAA): 23 games: 1.8ppg

2002-2003: Middle Tennessee St. (NCAA): 6 games: 2.8ppg, 1.7apg

2003-2004: Middle Tennessee St. (NCAA): 23 games: 16.2ppg, 4.1rpg, 1.6apg

2004-2005: Middle Tennessee St. (NCAA): 28 games: 14.4ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 35.8%, 3Pts: 33.3%

2005: Rome Gladiators (WBA), released in April: 1 game: 2pts, 1reb, next month joined Cleveland Majic (WBA): 9 games: 9.2ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 35.1%, 3FGP: 33.3%, FT: 68.6%

2005: ServPro (SEBL,1T): 30.0ppg

2005-2006: Rome ServPro-1 (SEBL,1T), in Jan.'06 moved to Birmingham Magicians (ABA): 11games: 18.4ppg, 2.7rpg, 3.3apg, in Feb'06 signed at Polpak Swiecie (POL-DBL,1T): Polish League: 2 games: 10.0ppg, 1.5rpg; left next month

2006: Constituyentes de San Cristobal (DOM-LIDOBA) 3g 2.0ppg 0.6rpg 0.3apg, Griffin Warriors (WBA), then moved to Rome ServPro-1 (SEBL)

2006: Drafted by Bakersfield Jam (D-League,7rd (83))

2006-2007: Bakersfield Jam (D-League), left in Dec.'06 because of injury, 15.7ppg

2007: Floyd County Rage (WBA,1T) 31.3ppg

2007-2008: Mayas de Yucatan Merida (MEX-LNBP,1T), 27.5ppg

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Awards/Achievements:

All- Sun Belt 2nd Team -04

All- Sun Belt 3rd Team -05

SEBL Summer Pro Am Metro A-League League Overall MVP -05

WBA Regular Season Runner Up -06

WBA Finalist -06

All-WBA 1st Team -06

All-WBA Co-Player of the Year -06

All-SEBL Metro North Division 3rd Team -06

SEBL Metro A-League Finalist -06

Anthony Hatcher (6'4-190-Brevard Community College)

Outlook:

A sharp shooting guard that can also defend.

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Career:

2002-2003: Brevard CC (NJCAA) 22.4ppg 2.4spg

2006-2007: Palm Beach Imperials (ABA,) 17.4ppg

Feb.'07 moved to Jacksonville Jam (ABA) 12.6ppg

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Awards/Achievements:

SE Division Champs (ABA-Jacksonville Jam)

Mike Gale (6'4-190-Centenary College)

Outlook:

Athletic Off Guard that can score and defend.

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Career:

2000-2001: Centenary (NCAA): 8.2ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.2apg

2001-2002: Centenary (NCAA): 27 games: 6.5 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 0.8 apg

2002-2003: Centenary (NCAA): 28 games: 11.5ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.5apg

2003-2004: Centenary (NCAA): 28 games: 9.1ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.9apg

2005: In May signed at Arkansas Angels (WBA): 6 games: 7.0ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.0apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 40.5%, 3FGP: 25.0%, FT: 78.6%

2007 July: Summer Pro-Am League in Long Beach (L. Smith & Associates)

Trent Eager (6'6-190-Jacksonville State University)

Outlook:

All-around guard and forward. Great athlete on both ends of the court.

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Career:

2000-2001: Gulf Coast CC (NJCAA)

2001-2002: Gulf Coast CC (NJCAA)

2002-2003: Jacksonville St. (NCAA): 30 games: 4.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 21ast

2003-2004: Jacksonville St. (NCAA): 28 games: 13.4ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.1apg

2004 July: Independance Bank Pro-Am in Owensboro, Ky. (ABE Sports team)

2004-2005: In Nov.'04 signed at Club Trouville (URU-LUB): 21.6ppg, 5.2rpg, 54%FG, 45.7%3Pt, 74.8%FT, played also at Rome ServPro (SEBL)

2005: Cleveland Majic training camp (WBA)

2005 July: Independence Bank Pro Am Summer League (ABE Sport Management team)

2005-2006: Ciclista Juninense (ARG-LigaA): 11 games: 7.6ppg, 3.2rpg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 43.9%, 3PT: 36%, FT: 67.7%, in Jan.'06 moved to Atlanta Vision (ABA)

2006: In May joined Rome Gladiators (WBA)

2006-2007: Lapuan Korikobrat (FIN-1st Division,1T): 19 games: 18.9ppg, 6.7rpg, Assists-5(2.8apg), 2.1spg, FGP: 61.0%, 3PT: 30.1%, FT: 78.8%

2007: Oklahoma Storm (USBL) preseason camp

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Awards/Achievements:

All-OVC 3rd Team -04

Uruguay LUB Semifinals -05

ABA Quarterfinals -06

WBA Regular Season Champion -06

WBA Champion -06

All-WBA 6th Player of the Year -06

Cedric Smith (6'9-220-Texas A&M Corpus Christi)

Outlook:

Extremely athletic combo forward. Is long and can defend.

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Career:

2004-2006: Texas A&M - C.C. (NCAA): 27 games: 12.9ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.3apg, FG: 66.2%, 3PT: 25%, FT: 64.5%

2006-2007: Texas A&M - C.C. (NCAA): 33 games: 9.7ppg, 3.4rpg, FGP: 58.8%, 3Pts: 66.7%, FT: 72.4%

Toby Smith (6'10-220-Tulsa University)

Outlook:

A 6'9 power forward who has a knack for putting the ball through the hoop. A tenacious scorer and rebounder.

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Career:

2000-2001: Connor State JC (NJCAA)

2001-2002: Connors St JC

2002-2003: Tulsa (NCAA) knee injury - did not play

2005: Lawrenceville Jazz (SEBL)

2005-2006: Chattanooga Steamers (ABA): team folded in Dec.'05

2006: Anderson Heat (WBA)

2006-2007: Knoxville Noise (ABA,1T), in Jan.'07 moved to Toledo Royal Knights (ABA), team folded in Feb.'07, then signed at Knoxville Noise (ABA) 28.7ppg 11.1rpg

2007: Wilson HardHats (WBA) 30.4ppg 14.2rpg

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Awards/Achievements:

SEBL Summer Pro Am Finalist -05

Johnny Tyson (6'11-250-Central Oklahoma University)

Outlook:

Johnny Tyson is very athletic for a big man. At 6'11, he can run the court with the best of them. Johnny is a big time shot blocker as he has led every league in blocked shots over his career.

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Career:

1991-1992: Trinity Valley Community College (NJCAA) 18g 13.4ppg 7.9rpg 0.6apg

1992-1993: Trinity Valley Community College (NJCAA) 29g 22.1ppg 10.5rpg 0.9apg 4.1bpg

1993-1994: C.Oklahoma (NCAA2): 10.2ppg, 9rpg, 4.7apg, BlocksNCAA2-1

1994: Miami Tropics (USBL)

1996: Portland Mountain Cats (USBL): 9.2ppg, 6.1rpg, 2apg

1996-1997: Yakima Sun Kings (CBA)

1997: Portland Waves (USBL): 8.6ppg, 6.3rpg, 2.1apg

1997-1998: Des Moines Dragons (IBA): 9.9ppg, 7.5rpg, 2.7apg, Fargo Moorehead (IBA): 8.2ppg, 8.8rpg, 2.4apg, signed in Jan.'98, played also for Lake Charles Hawks (SWBL)

1998: Jacksonville Barracudas (USBL): 18ppg, 10rpg, 4apg

1998-1999: Dakota Wizards (IBA) - Columbia: 18ppg, 10.2rpg, 3apg

1999: Harlem Globetrotters: released in May'99

1999: Florida Sundogs (USBL): 9.1ppg, 8.7rpg, 2.9apg

1999-2000: Trenton Shooting Stars (IBL), in Dec.'99 agreed terms with San Diego Stingrays (IBL), also in Columbia: 21ppg, 12.5rpg, 3.5apg

2000: drafted by Tampa Bay ThunderDawgs (ABA,11rd(109))

2000-2001: Tampa Bay ThunderDawgs (ABA): 3 games: 1.3ppg, 2.7rpg; was released in Jan.'01, in March '01 was signed by Rueil-Malmaison (FRA-ProB): 6.8ppg, 6rpg, 1apg

2001: Oklahoma Storm (USBL,1T): 8.9ppg, 7.3rpg

2001: Southern California Summer Pro League (Magic Johnson All-Stars - Great Danes)

2001-2002: Fargo-Moorhead Beez (CBA): 31games: 9.5ppg, 7.2rpg, 17ast, 0.4spg, 2.1bpg: waived in March '02, and the same month signed by Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA): 9 games: 4.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 2ast, 1.4bpg

2002: St. Joseph Express (USBL): 17 games: 7.2ppg, 5.2rpg, 11ast, 3steals, 1.9bpg, in May signed at Barangay Ginebra Kings (PHI-PBA), but left later that month

2002-2003: In Nov.'02 replaced Tajudeen Soyoye at Antranik Beirut (LEB): 10ppg, 8rpg, 3bpg(1st), played also at Dallas Fast Break (RDBL)

2003: Oklahoma Storm (USBL): 15 games: 9.7ppg, 5.7rpg, 0.6apg, 1.9bpg: released just before the season started, in June signed at Kansas Cagerz (USBL): 4 games: 3.5ppg, 8.5rpg, 0.3apg, 1.8bpg

2003: Dallas Fast Break (RBDL)

2003-2004: Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA): released in Dec.'03: 9 games: 5.9ppg, 4.9rpg, 4ast, 1.4bpg

2004: Guelph Gladiators (CAN-OPBA,1T): the league folded shortly

2004 July: New Balance Pro Basketball Combine

2004: Piratas Saludcoop Bogota (COL-Copa Federacion): 7.7rpg, 59FGP

2004-2005: Texas Tycoons (ABA): 15 games: 7.8ppg, 5.1rpg, FGP: 42%

2005: Oklahoma Storm (USBL), in April signed at Leneros de Los Mina (DOM-District National), but joined back Oklahoma Storm (USBL,1T) next month: 22 games: 7.8ppg, 5.4rpg, 1.0apg, 2.0bpg, FGP: 54.7%, FT: 60.6%

2005: Cometas de Queretaro (MEX-LNBP): left in August, next month joined Puente Alto C.D. (CHI-DIMAYOR)

2005-2006: Charlotte Krunk (ABA), in Jan.'05 signed at Arena Amman (JOR-Excellent League), but released very shortly, then joined Buffalo Rapids (ABA), in March'06 moved to Arena Amman (JOR-Excellent League), but released later that year

2006: Provincial Llanquihue Puerto Varas (CHI-DIMAYOR), left in Aug.:13.5ppg

2006-2007: In Oct.'06 signed at Buffalo Silverbacks (ABA,1T)

Jan.'07 moved to Jacksonville Jam (ABA) 12.5ppg 11.5rpg 6.5bpg

2007-2008: Santos Reales de San Luis Potosi (MEX-LNBP,1T), left in Oct.'07

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Awards/Achievements:

USBL Rookie of the Year - 94

All-SBL 2nd Team -98

All-Colombian Federation Cup 2nd Team -04

USBL Semifinals -05

Darrell Johns (7'2-270-Chicago State University)

Outlook:

Strong big man that can score inside and isn't the slowest man around, but doesn't outrun many.

Only started playing basketball in 8th grade

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Career:

Kokomo, IN: was ineligible to play for Kokomo High School his senior season and played sparingly as a junior

1996-1997: Palm Beach Community College: 6ppg, 5rpg

1997-1998: Eastern Utah JC: 16ppg, 8rpg

1998-1999: Iowa St. (NCAA), transferred to Chicago State after Coach Tim Floyd left to coach the Chicago Bulls

1999-2000: Chicago St. (NCAA): 13.7ppg, 7.7rpg, 1.3apg

2000-2001: Chicago St. (NCAA): 11.6ppg, 5.8rpg

2001: Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

2001: drafted by Dodge City Legend (USBL,6rd(55))

2001: Delaney Rudd FA Camp

2001: Chicago Pre-Draft Camp (NBA)

2001: In Nov.'01 drafted by Fayetteville Patriots (NBDL,2rd(9))

2001-2002: tested by Fayetteville Patriots (NBDL), then signed: Started 13 games. Averaged 5.5 ppg and 4.6 rpg over 15.8 mpg in 30 games. Did not play after Injuring shoulder in late January

2002: San Antonio Spurs "Big Man" free agent camp

2002-2003 Fayetteville Patriots (NBDL), in Jan.'03 signed at Roanoke Dazzle (NBDL): 28 games: 4.4ppg, 3.8rpg, 0.3apg, 0.4spg

2003: Adirondack Wildcats (USBL,1T): released in June: 14 games: 10.3ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.3apg, 1.1bpg

2003: Cout-Side Pro Camp in Frankfurt, Germany (Wildcat team). Averaged 2.3 bpg (#1 in camp)

2003: Drafted 24th overall (6th pick in 4th round) by Fayetteville Patriots (NBDL)

2003-2004: Fayetteville Patriots (NBDL,1T): waived in March '04, the same month signed at Roanoke Dazzle (NBDL): 12 games: 7.6ppg, 5.6rpg, 0.5apg, 1.0spg

2004: In April signed at Brevard Blue Ducks (USBL,1T): 6 games: 14.2ppg, 8.0rpg, 1.0bpg

2004: Shanxi YuJing (CHN-CBL)

2004 September: China Basketball Association tryout in Eugene, Or. (CBA Central team)

2004-2005: Etha Engomi (CYP-A1): released before the season started, in Nov.'04 signed at Henan RenHe Dragons (CHN-CBA): 37 games: 20.2ppg, 10.1rpg, 1.1spg, 1.4bpg, FGP: 56.35%

2005: In Apr.'05 signed at Coca-Cola Tigers (PHI-PBA) as a temporary replacement for Bakari Hendrix, left next month: Fiesta Conf: 3 games: 15.7ppg, 9.7rpg, 1.7apg, 1.7bpg

2005: Drafted by Henan RenHe Dragons (CHN-CBA), but not signed

2005-2006: Gary Steelheads (CBA,1T), waived in Dec.'05: 11 games: 8.9ppg, 6.6rpg, 0.9apg, 1.5bpg, FG: 59.4%, FT: 53.3%, next month joined Michigan Mayhem (CBA,1T): 13 games: 14.5ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.2apg, 1.1bpg, FG: 54.4%, FT: 76.5%, in Mar.'06 signed at MBC Odessa (UKR-Superleague), Ukrainian League: 1 game: 16 pts, 8reb, 2steals; left next month

2006: Kansas Cagerz (USBL,1T): 27 games: 14.1ppg, 14.1rpg, 1.3apg, 1.5bpg, FGP: 60.5%, FT: 59.0%

2006-2007: In Sep.'06 tested by Darussafaka Istanbul (TUR-D1), but not signed

2007: Kansas Cagerz (USBL): released in May: 14 games: 5.9ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.1bpg

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Awards/Achievements:

NBDL Semifinals -03

USBL Semifinals -06

USBL All-Defensive Team -06

RGV SILVERADOS SEASON TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!!! For more information contact the Silverados at #956/668-1116 or online at www.rgvsilveradso.com.



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