Steelheads Add Post Player
Published on January 13, 2004 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Gary Steelheads News Release
GARY, Ind. (January 13, 2004) â The Gary Steelheads today added some size to their front line in signing 6-foot-9, 245-pound, center/forward Aki Thomas.
Thomas recently led Bogotá to the Colombian Cop Federacion Championship and was named to the All-Federacion Team. He also led the league in rebounding with 12.2 per game. He has extensive playing experience in Latin America and was in the Washington Wizards Free Agent Camp in the summer of 2002.
"We've added another big man that can help us with rebounding," Steelheads Head Coach Duane Ticknor said. "Aki has the size and some great experience playing in South America."
Thomas has also played in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Venezuela. He was in the Yakima Sun Kings Veterans' Camp in 2002. He played at Howard University, where as a senior, he averaged 11.7 points and 8.1 rebounds in 31 games.
The Steelheads conclude their four-game road trip tonight at Yakima. They return home for games on Friday and Saturday nights against the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Game times are 7:05 p.m. at the Genesis Convention Center.
Friday night is Gary and Merrillville Community Night as well as American Red Cross Blood Drive Night. Fans who donate blood will receive two tickets to a future Steelheads game. Saturday's game is State Farm Bank Night and Teddy Bear Donation Night. Fans are asked to bring a teddy bear for donation to children in the special units at The Methodist Hospitals. State Farm Bank is the official game sponsor. A State Farm representative will be available to answer questions and provide informational material about the array of State Farm products including car loans and home loans.
Saturday's game will also be televised live on Chicagoland's Television (CLTV).
Get hooked on Steelheads basketball for as little as $5. Please call (219) 882-4222 to order tickets by phone. Or you can order online at Ticketmaster.com.
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