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April 4, 2018 - NEW YORK - Grand Rapids Drive center Landry Nnoko has been named the 2017-18 NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year. He earned the honor in a vote by the league's 26 head coaches and general managers.
Nnoko (6-10, 250, Clemson) ranked second in the NBA G League in rebounds per game (11.5) and fourth in blocked per game (2.06). He anchored a Drive defense that finished third in the league in opponents' points per game (102.8), fourth in defensive rating (102.5) and fifth in opponents' field goal percentage (44.5).
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March 29, 2018 - DETROIT, Mich. - Detroit Pistons General Manager Jeff Bower announced today that the team is memorializing the basketball career of Zeke Upshaw by executing an honorary call-up that coincides with tonight's game vs. Washington.
"Zeke was a special player for the Grand Rapids Drive and as the G League affiliate for our organization, many of our staffers had the opportunity to spend time with this terrific young man," Bower said. "His spirit and commitment on and off the court embodied all the traits we look for in players ... Full Story
March 26, 2018 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Drive today mourns the passing of forward Zeke Upshaw. The 26-year-old passed away earlier today at Spectrum Heath with family by his side.
Upshaw collapsed to the court with 40 seconds remaining in the Drive's victory over Long Island on Saturday night and was transported to the hospital. With privacy and respect for the Upshaw family, no other medical information will be disseminated.
"The entire Grand Rapids Drive family is mourning the tragic loss of Zeke Upshaw," said Steve J... Full Story
March 26, 2018 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The following is a statement from Jewel Upshaw, mother of Zeke Upshaw:
"After continued efforts from the medical team at Spectrum Health, Zeke made his transition at 11:16 a.m. To family, friends, teammates, coaches, fans, and confidants, thank you for all your prayers and support during this most difficult time. We ask that you respect our privacy at this time. Details of his memorial will be announced at a later date. We'd like to thank the many doctors and nurses at Spectrum Health for their effor... Full Story
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Grand Rapids Drive's Landry Nnoko Named 2017-18 NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year
April 4, 2018 - NEW YORK - Grand Rapids Drive center Landry Nnoko has been named the 2017-18 NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year. He earned the honor in a vote by the league's 26 head coaches and general managers.
Nnoko (6-10, 250, Clemson) ranked second in the NBA G League in rebounds per game (11.5) and fourth in blocked per game (2.06). He anchored a Drive defense that finished third in the league in opponents' points per game (102.8), fourth in defensive rating (102.5) and fifth in opponents' field goal percentage (44.5).
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Detroit Pistons Memorialize the Basketball Career of Zeke Upshaw with Honorary Call-Up
March 29, 2018 - DETROIT, Mich. - Detroit Pistons General Manager Jeff Bower announced today that the team is memorializing the basketball career of Zeke Upshaw by executing an honorary call-up that coincides with tonight's game vs. Washington.
"Zeke was a special player for the Grand Rapids Drive and as the G League affiliate for our organization, many of our staffers had the opportunity to spend time with this terrific young man," Bower said. "His spirit and commitment on and off the court embodied all the traits we look for in players ... Full StoryGrand Rapids Drive Mourns the Passing of Zeke Upshaw
March 26, 2018 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Drive today mourns the passing of forward Zeke Upshaw. The 26-year-old passed away earlier today at Spectrum Heath with family by his side.
Upshaw collapsed to the court with 40 seconds remaining in the Drive's victory over Long Island on Saturday night and was transported to the hospital. With privacy and respect for the Upshaw family, no other medical information will be disseminated.
"The entire Grand Rapids Drive family is mourning the tragic loss of Zeke Upshaw," said Steve J... Full StoryStatement from Family of Zeke Upshaw
March 26, 2018 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The following is a statement from Jewel Upshaw, mother of Zeke Upshaw:
"After continued efforts from the medical team at Spectrum Health, Zeke made his transition at 11:16 a.m. To family, friends, teammates, coaches, fans, and confidants, thank you for all your prayers and support during this most difficult time. We ask that you respect our privacy at this time. Details of his memorial will be announced at a later date. We'd like to thank the many doctors and nurses at Spectrum Health for their effor... Full StoryGrand Rapids Drive News
- Grand Rapids Drive's Landry Nnoko Named 2017-18 NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year - April 4, 2018
- Detroit Pistons Memorialize the Basketball Career of Zeke Upshaw with Honorary Call-Up - March 29, 2018
- Grand Rapids Drive Mourns the Passing of Zeke Upshaw - March 26, 2018
- Statement from Family of Zeke Upshaw - March 26, 2018
- Zeke Upshaw Update - March 25, 2018
- Zeke Upshaw Medical Update - March 25, 2018
- Drive Beat Nets to Earn First Ever Playoff Berth - March 25, 2018
- McDaniels Powers Drive over Swarm - March 23, 2018
- Drive Pull Away in Fourth Quarter to Beat Bulls - March 21, 2018
- Felder, McDaniels Help Drive Edge Knicks - March 17, 2018
- Balanced Drive Overcome BayHawks - March 15, 2018
- Drive Add Nnanna Egwu to Active Roster - March 14, 2018
- Drive Partner with Michigan State University Federal Credit Union for Jersey Theme Night - March 13, 2018
- Drive Get Overtime Win over Division-Leading Ants - March 13, 2018
- Swarm Top Drive in Overtime After Allowing Comeback - March 10, 2018
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Grand Rapids Drive Minor League Basketball
League: NBA G LeagueHome: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Class: Men's
Website: Grand Rapids Drive site
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Grand Rapids Drive Scoreboard
| Fri., Mar 30 | L | Grand Rapids 88 at Raptors 905 92 (Playoff) | Final |
| Sat., Mar 24 | W | Long Island 99 at Grand Rapids 101 | Final |
| Fri., Mar 23 | W | Greensboro 97 at Grand Rapids 116 | Final |
| Tue., Mar 20 | W | Grand Rapids 104 at Windy City 93 | Final |
| Sat., Mar 17 | W | Westchester 89 at Grand Rapids 91 | Final |
| Thu., Mar 15 | W | Erie 102 at Grand Rapids 112 | Final |
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Grand Rapids Drive Headlines
- NBA facing lawsuit in death of G-League player - G League Sports Illustrated (May 31)
- Zeke Upshaw's death: From court collapse to lawsuit - G League Grand Rapids Press (May 31)
- 'Grossly negligent delays' after NBA-hopeful Zeke Upshaw collapsed on court: lawsuit - G League Grand Rapids Press (May 30)
- Wrongful death suit in Grand Rapids Drive's Zeke Upshaw on-court collapse - G League Grand Rapids Press (May 30)
- Ben Wallace introduced as Grand Rapids Drive co-owner - G League Holland Sentinel (May 17)
- Ben Wallace introduced as part-owner of Grand Rapids Drive - G League Grand Rapids Press (May 16)
- Drive also play waiting game following departure of Stan Van Gundy - G League Grand Rapids Press (May 8)
- Landry Nnoko is NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year - G League Holland Sentinel (April 17)
- Drive's Landry Nnoko named NBA G League's Defensive Player of the Year - G League Grand Rapids Press (April 4)
- Drive, with Zeke Upshaw on their minds, fade late in playoff debut - G League Grand Rapids Press (March 31)
- Zeke Upshaw memorialized by Pistons with honorary call-up - G League Grand Rapids Press (March 30)
- Drive players talk about what's ahead: playoffs Friday, funeral Saturday - G League Grand Rapids Press (March 29)
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