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LEWIS FADIPE #22
6'10" forward, 225
Mar 17 1983
LaSalle '06 |
This is Lewis Fadipe's second season with the USBL Patroons; he finished the 2006 season on the team when the Patroons assumed the remainder of the Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs' schedule. In the 2006-07 season, Fadipe played for the CBA's Minot Skyrockets; his shot-blocking for the USBL Patroons has thrilled fans all season. |
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CRAIG FORTH #52
7'0" center, 280
Mar 04 1983
Syracuse '05
2003 NCAA Div I Champion |
After four seasons at Syracuse University, including an NCAA championship and an NIT semifinal run, Craig Forth went overseas, and participatd in the the 2006 Croatian Cup semifinals with Cedevita Zagreb. Due to his current schedule as a schoolteacher, Forth is scheduled to play only home games for the USBL Patroons. |
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DENG GAI #34
6'9" forward, 250
Mar 23 1982
Fairfield '05 |
Deng Gai was drafted in 2005 by the CBA Patroons (2nd round, 10th overall). He played two games for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, and has suited up for the USBL's Dodge City Legend and the ABA's Wilmington SeaDawgs. A two-time MAAC Defensive Player of the Year (2002, 2005) for Fairfield, he took the stags to the MAAC semifinals in 2005. |
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SHAWN HAWKINS #2
6'6" forward
Jul 31 1982
Long Beach St. '06
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Shawn Hawkins is the son of NBA Hall of Famer Connie Hawkins, and has inherited much of his grandfather's hoops skills. In the 2006-07 CBA season, Hawkins was one of the Pittsburgh Xplosion's top stars; now, 40 years after his grandfather suited up to play against the Schenectady Schaefer Brewers, Shawn Hawkins has joined the USBL Patroons. |
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CORY HIGHTOWER #40
6'6" guard-forward, 223
Jul 30 1979
Indian Hills CC '00 |
This minor league veteran has played on nearly every professional level. Hightower was a 2003 CBA All-Star who has suited up for the Rockford Lightning, Gary Steelheads and the CBA Patroons (2005-06 season). His USBL resume includes runs with the Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs (2001-03), St. Louis Skyhawks (2004) and NEPA Breakers (2006). |
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ANTOINE JORDAN #10
6'4" guard, 188
Mar 10 1983
Siena '06 |
The phenom from Siena College joins the USBL Patroons after a stint with Fort Worth (NBDL). A member of the 2006 MAAC First Team, Jordan has played in two NBA summer leagues for the Washington Wizards. He has also played overseas, as a member of TDShop.it Livorno in Italy. |
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GREG MORTON #32
6'8" forward, 220
Sep 15 1980
Seton Hall '04
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Greg Morton returns to the USBL and to the Patroons for the 2007 season. Morton's previous USBL experience include runs with the New Jersey Flyers (2005) and Brooklyn Kings (2004), and runs with the New Jersey SkyCats and Brooklyn Comets of the ABA. Morton briefly played for the CBA Patroons in the 2006-07 season. |
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MARVIN PHILLIPS #45
6'7" forward, 230
Dec 28 1983
Claflin '04
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Marvin has played in several professional leagues throughout his career. He began with the Reigning Knights of Georgia (ABA) in the 2004-05 season, then moved to the WBA with the 2005-06 South Carolina Heat. His USBL experience includes a stint with the NEPA Breakers (2006), then a stop with the Anaheim Arsenal (NBDL). Marvin played for the CBA Patroons in the latter part of the 2006-07 season, and joins the USBL Patroons this sesaon. |
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KAREEM REID #1
5'10" guard, 180
Aug 27 1975
Arkansas '99
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Kareem Reid has been a proven winner in in his pro career, winning championships in the ABA, USBL and NBDL. He joined the CBA Patroons in mid-season as a replacement for T.J. Thompson, and became one of the franchise's quality assists dealers. Besides playing for the USBL Patroons this season, Reid is now the owner of his own basketball, team, the ABA's Fayetteville Fantastics, which will begin play in the 2007-08 season. |
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RONALD ROSS #3
6'2" guard, 185
Feb 11 1983
Texas Tech '05
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A star at Texas Tech under head coach Bobby Knight, and a member of the Red Raiders' 2003 NIT Semifinalists and 2005 NCAA Sweet 16 team, Ronald Ross joined the CBA's Butte Daredevils for the 2006-07 season, where he averaged 15.2 points and 2.4 steals in 48 games. In joining the USBL Patroons, Ross is reunited with his head coach from the Daredevils, Patrick O'Herron. |
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BRAD SHOVE #40
6'0" guard, 180
Saint Rose (NY) '07
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Brad Shove, who thrilled many Capital Region basketball fans during his four-year tenure at Saint Rose, joins the USBL Patroons as their designated "rookie." During his time at Saint Rose, Shove earned All-Northeast-10 Second Team honors in 2006. |
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ERIC WILLIAMS #55
6'10" center, 260
July 6 1978
Massachusetts '02
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The "Big E" returns to Albany, joining the USBL Patroons. A 2007 CBA All-Star, Williams played last season for the CBA's Albany Patroons, then was traded to the Pittsburgh Xplosion for Marvin Phillips - ironically, both Phillips and Williams are now on the USBL Patroons. In the 2005-06 season, Williams played for the CBA's Idaho Stampede - as well as the NBDL's Idaho Stampede at the tail end of the 2006-07 season. |