Tulsa Acquires Nelson
Published on January 23, 2006 under NBA G League (G League)
Tulsa 66ers News Release
TULSA, Okla., January 21 - The Tulsa 66ers have acquired center Matt Nelson to fill the roster spot vacated when forward Tang Hamilton left the team.
Nelson, a 7-1, 270-pound rookie from Colorado State, was in training camp with the Charlotte Bobcats this season. After being signed as a free agent, he played in one preseason game before being waived by the Bobcats on October 17, scoring two points in eight minutes against the New Jersey Nets.
As a senior at Colorado State he played in 27 games, averaging 28.0 minutes, 15.8 points and 5.9 rebounds. He converted 60-percent from the field (153-253) and 78-percent from the free throw line (121-154).
Hamilton played in five games (three starts) for the 66ers, averaging 25.8 minutes, 11.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.
The Tulsa 66ers will take on the Florida Flame for the first time in the Expo Square Pavilion this Saturday, January 28, tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. Listen to all the exciting Tulsa 66ers action on KAKC 1300 AM.
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