Storm Announces Signing of Former Fab Five Star Jimmy King

Published on August 26, 2003 under Continental Basketball Association 2 (CBA 2)
Great Lakes Storm News Release


Birch Run, Mich. (August 26, 2003)- The Great Lakes Storm announced at a 2:00 PM press conference today the signing of Fab-Five star from University of Michigan fame, Jimmy King. This 6'5" Guard finished his college career ranking second in steals (187) and games started (117), third in three-pointers made (122), seventh in assists (354), and eleventh in scoring (1,542). King is one of only eight Michigan players to have posted career totals exceeding 1,500 points and 500 rebounds. He played in four NCAA Tournaments, including two Final Fours and one championship game.

In 1995, King was drafted by the Toronto Raptors in the second round, 35th overall and averaged 4.5 ppg, 1.8 rpg, and 1.2 apg. King began a stellar CBA career in 1997 as a member of the Quad City Thunder averaging 16.4 ppg, 3.6 rpg, and 3.6 apg while garnering the League's MVP award, being named First Team CBA, All-Defense and hoisting the CBA championship trophy.

"Jimmy is a key signing for us for a multitude of reasons," said Storm President & Head Coach Clay Moser. "First he is obviously an excellent player that has many years of professional ball in his future, secondly he is and always has been associated with winning. Additionally, his presence will not only help us win games but will also help us attract other superb players. He has international playing experience representing his country in the 1998 World Championships and has also played professionally in Venezuela. Last, but not least, a player of his caliber and regional notoriety should also help us sell tickets and sponsorships."

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