Stampede Weekly Update
January 9, 2006 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Idaho Stampede News Release
Bangura newest member of the Stampede team
On January 7, the Idaho Stampede completed a trade with the Michigan Mayhem which brought in 6-5 scoring guard Alpha Bangura in exchange for a 4th round draft pick in the 2006 CBA draft and cash considerations. Today, Bangura was activated off of the Injured Reserve list and was in action at the Stampede's practice.
Bangura is from Freetown, Sierra Leone. Prior to going on the Injured Reserved list for Michigan (on December 21) he was averaging over 30 points per game and was selected to the Eastern Conference All-Star team. Bangura has also played in the NBDL and Portugal.
Bangura began his career at Monmouth (N.J.) averaging 18 points and 5.5 rebounds. He then transferred to St. John's University and played two years, averaging 5.6 points and 2.2 rebounds as a junior before turning pro.
Bangura may be called upon to contribute immediately as Matt Freije has left the team to play in Greece.
Jackson, Stampede set season highs
During the past week, the Stampede and David Jackson both set season highs in various categories. On Friday, January 6 against Michigan the Stampede had their highest scoring of the season with 121 points which was aided by a season high 60 rebounds. On Saturday, Jackson scored 35 against Rockford including six 3-pointers, which is tops for the Stampede this season in both categories.
Stampede documentary in the works
Coming this May, you may be hearing about the Stampede in Hollywood. Baker Shott Productions is producing a documentary on minor league sports featuring the Idaho Stampede and specifically Ricky Sanchez.
The documentary began last year when Sanchez was at the IMG Academy in Florida. Based on the encouragement these independent film makers received from the film industry they are transforming their original 20 minute film into a full length movie. The film is expected to be completed in May and will then be submitted to film festivals around the world.
Freije gone to Greece
Matt Freije is now a member of Olympiakos S.F.P. Pireus, currently in second place in the Greece A1 Division. Freije will only be playing in Euroleague games and will not be playing in the Greek league games. Freije will be playing along side Tyus Edny, a member of the 1995 UCLA team that won the NCAA national championship.
All-star game next Tuesday, January 17
January 17th is rapidly approaching which means that the Athletes.com CBA All-Star Classic is almost here. This is potentially one of the biggest basketball events of 2006 in Boise which includes not only the all-star game but also a dunk contest, 3-point shootout and other community activities.
Game Previews
(through 01/08/06)
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Sioux Falls Skyforce versus Idaho Stampede @ Qwest Arena
It hasn't been a great start against the Skyforce so far this year as the Stampede have only managed one win in six tries, winning their first match-up in Sioux Falls but dropping the next five. The Stampede will attempt to stop that trend when they play the Skyforce on Wednesday. The Skyforce plays at Yakama on Tuesday night and then will bus here after the game.
The Skyforce have three players on the Western Conference all-star team: Rodney Buford, Stephen Graham, and Brandon Hunter.
Hunter and Renaldo Major have played in all six games and have put up big numbers including 21.2 points and 10.5 rebounds for Hunter and 14.8 point and 6.5 rebounds for Major. Buford and Graham have also been effective against the Stampede. Buford didn't play in the first two games but in the last four has averaged 24.3 points and 7.3 assists. Graham has spent stints in the NBA throughout the season but has played against the Stampede three times averaging 19.7 points and 6.3 assists and scored 37 during their last game against the Stampede.
For the Stampede, David Jackson has been tops in the scoring department averaging 20 per game and set a season high with six made 3-pointers in their last match-up. Eric Chenowith has hit the boards, as he has done all season, averaging 15.2 rebounds against the Skyforce.
Saturday, January 14, 2006
Albany Patroons versus Idaho Stampede @ Qwest Arena
Albany is led by rookie TJ Thompson whom is second in the league in scoring averaging 25.6 points per game and fifth in assists with 5.8. Last time Albany was in town, Idaho won 107-81. Thompson scored 20 but David Jackson scored 22 and Eric Chenowith grabbed 17 rebounds as the Stampede took six quarter points.
Stampede Player Updates
Smush Parker, Los Angeles Lakers #1 - (updated 1/9/06) Parker has started all 33 of the Lakers' games this season. He recently set a career high in points when he scored 24 in a win against the 76ers last Friday, including 5 for 5 from the 3-point line. He is averaging 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He played for the Stampede during the 2003-2004 season.
Josh Davis - (updated 1/9/06) According to a report in AZCentral.com, Davis is expected to sign a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns on January 9 and be in the lineup Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets. Idaho currently retains the playing rights to Davis. Davis was with the Stampede in 2003-2004 when he was selected the CBA MVP.
Damon Jones, Cleveland Cavaliers #19 - (updated 1/9/06) Jones has played in 31 games for the Cavaliers starting the last 3. He is averaging 7.7 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. His season high in points came on December 15 against the Nuggets when he scored 17. Jones played for the Stampede during the 1998-1999 season.
Ira Newble, Cleveland Cavaliers #14 - (updated 1/9/06) Newble has played in 9 games this year for the Cavaliers. He is considered one of the better defensive players in the league which is what got him to the NBA. He played for the Stampede during the 1997-1998, 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 seasons.
Rafer Alston, Houston Rockets #12 - (updated 1/9/06) Alston has re-entered the Rocket's starting line-up after missing 19 games due to injury. Last Sunday he had a career high in points with 24 to go along with a career high 11 assists against the Denver Nuggets. He started the first 8 games of the season and has started all 12 of the games that he has played in. Alston is currently averaging 8.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. Alston played for the Stampede during the 1998-1999 season.
Awvee Storey, Washington Wizards #35 - (updated 1/9/2006) Storey has played in 9 games for the Wizards this season where he has averaged 2.4 points and 1.0 rebounds. He played for the Stampede during the 2004-2005 season.
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Continental Basketball Association 1 Stories from January 9, 2006
- CBA Transactions - CBA 1
- Stampede Weekly Update - Idaho Stampede
- Idaho trades for Bangura - Idaho Stampede
- CBA Announces Gary's Jimmie Hunter Player of the Week - CBA 1
- Daleo Named CBA All-Star Coach - Rockford Lightning
- Daleo, Woolpert To Coach All-Star Classic - CBA 1
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