Sioux Falls acquires Nesbitt
December 2, 2006 - NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
Sioux Falls, S.D. (December 2, 2006) - The Sioux Falls Skyforce has acquired guard Elton Nesbitt and waived guard Chris Rodgers.
Nesbitt, 5-9, 165, was selected by the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the sixth round (66th overall) of the 2006 D-League Draft. He was waived by the D-Fenders on November 16. The Southern Conference player of the year after averaging 21.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists as a senior at Georgia Southern, Nesbitt averaged 19.2 points 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in a 90-game collegiate career.
Taken by the Skyforce in the fifth round (50th overall) of the 2006 D-League Draft, Rodgers played in four games and averaged 18.3 minutes, 3.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
Nesbitt is expected to be in uniform when Sioux Falls (2-2) visits Bakersfield (0-4) on Sunday.
NBA G League Stories from December 2, 2006
- Arsenal hang on to win after late surge by Toros - Anaheim Arsenal
- Flyers Remain Undefeated - Fort Worth Flyers
- Arsenal hang on to win after late surge by Toros - Austin Spurs
- 66ers Fall to Dakota - Tulsa 66ers
- Sioux Falls acquires Nesbitt - Sioux Falls Skyforce
- NBA Development League expands to Utah - G League
- D-League daily developments - G League
- Arkansas Hands Albuquerque First Loss of Season - Arkansas RimRockers
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.
