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Texas Tycoons announce signing of Ty Thomas

August 29, 2007 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Texas Tycoons News Release


Dallas, TX - The Texas Tycoons are pleased to announce the signing of swingman Ty Thomas (6'6''-F, college: Concordia-St.Paul). Thomas came out of Arlington's Sam Houston HS in 2002 and was heavily recruited by several big schools, eventually signing a letter of intent with the University of North Texas (NCAA D1) in 2002 and starred for the Mean Green for 3 seasons.

Thomas transferred in 2005 and played out his senior year for Concordia University. At Concordia, Thomas earned Second Team All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference honors averaging 16.8 points (ranked third in the NSIC) and a team-high 6.0 rebounds (seventh in NSIC). Also ranked seventh in the league in free throw percentage (.789) and fifth in blocks (1.07 bpg). Starting 27 of 28 games, Thomas led the team in scoring 17 times and paced the team in rebounding 12 times, scoring 20 or more points eight times. Thomas recorded 31 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists vs. Minnesota-Duluth in 2006 and after his senior season was drafted by the Austin Toros of the NBA D-League.

When asked about playing for the Tycoons, Thomas said "I am looking forward to returning to the metroplex and playing for the Texas Tycoons. They were only 1 win away from taking home the championship last season and I hope that I can help us get that one more victory. It will be good to be playing in front of friends and family again, something I haven't been able to do since playing at UNT."

"We're really excited about what Ty brings to the team" stated Tycoons Head Coach Chris Terrell. "At 6'7 he has the skills to dominate at the 2 position with his size, quickness, athleticism, and scoring ability. He also can play small forward and rebounds well enough to even play bigger when we go quick. Ty came out to our team tryout earlier this month and showed the type of impact player he is going to be for us this season."

Ty Thomas and the Texas Tycoons will be hosting their 2nd Rookie and Free Agent Tryout Camp on Saturday September 15th at the DeSoto Town Center in DeSoto, Texas. Early registration is available through the team website for only $75.00. www.txtycoons.com or beseenhoop@yahoo.com or 214-749-0134

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