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Patroons v. Pittsburgh Xplosion Washington Avenue Armory, Albany, NY, Jan. 28, 2007

2007 CBA All-Star Eric Williams looks for an open man for a quick assist.
Felipe Lopez puts on the brakes and help set up a scoring play.
2007 CBA All-Star Jamario Moon flies through the air, and all the Xplosion can do is watch in shock and awe...
The Emeralds have their 2007 team photo ready... you can purchase a photo for $3 (two photos for $5) at any Patroons home game.
Jamario Moon is currently rising up the Patroons' all-time blocks records, and he hopes to pass the all-time team leader, current assistant coach Derrick Rowland, by the end of the year. If he does get close, Rowland has threatened to go get his old Converse Chuck Taylors and lace 'em up for another season.
See the Top 10 Patroons stats of all time here!
Gordon Klaiber finishes his business. Yes, it was another two-hand slam.
2007 CBA All-Star T.J. Thompson finishes off another top scoring night for the Patroons.

Patroons v. Pittsburgh Xplosion Washington Avenue Armory, Albany, NY, Jan. 26, 2007

Reggie Jessie pops a jumper over Pittsburgh's Greg Jenkins.
Gordon Klaiber swats the ball away like it was a mosquito at a picnic.
Chris Sockwell with a monster dunk.
In a matchup of stars from the 2007 All-Star Classic, Eric Williams shoots a jump shot over Kevin Pittsnogle. Good thing they'll be on the same team at the All-Star Classic.
You can tell the season's going strong when the homemade signs start appearing in the stands. Bring your team-support signs to the game, and you too could make it onto the website or the digital scoreboard!
Jamario Moon with one of his nine blocked shots, a CBA single-game season high. It also moved him to sixth place on the Patroons all-time blocked shots list, surpassing Greg Grissom and Chuck Nevitt.
After the game, the Patroons sign caps, balls and pictures for the fans. Gordon Klaiber autographs a cap brim for a young Patroon suporter.

Patroons "Meet the Team" Night Gateway Diner, Albany NY, Jan. 25, 2007

Jamario Moon stands proud with a couple of his big fans at the Patroons Meet the Team night at the Gateway Diner in Albany.

Patroons team owner Benito Fernandez with Albany's rookie dunking sensation, Gordon Klaiber.

Jamario Moon, along with his wife Tamara, joined fans for dinner at the Gateway Diner.

Albany Patroons sharpshooter T.J. Thompson signed basketballs, napkins - and in this case, the back of a waitress's blouse.

Several Patroons, including Sean Higgins, Gordon Klaiber and Felipe Lopez (back row), along with Kwan Johnson, Chris Sockwell and Reggie Jessie (front row), pose for pictures with fans. Peace out, Kwan.

Albany Patroons head coach Micheal Ray Richardson is all smiles with Gateway Diner general manager Joe Best. The Gateway Diner website The Gateway Diner on MySpace

Felipe Lopez at School 19 Albany NY, Jan. 17, 2007

Felipe Lopez stresses the importance of staying in school and learning as much as possible to students at Albany's School 19.

After the speech, Felipe Lopez signs several Patroons pictures and basketballs for the kids.

Felipe Lopez with several young fans. If you would like to have a member of the Albany Patroons speak at your school or civic organization, contact Dave Bestle at the Patroons front office, (518) 694-7160 ext 28, for more information.

Albany Patroons v. Great Falls Explorers Washington Avenue Armory, Albany NY, Jan. 18, 2007

Felipe Lopez skies a shot over Great Falls' Keith Salscheider.

T.J. Thompson is an excellent three-point shooter, and a great inside man. But after this attempted dunk (the ball went into the stands), maybe T.J. should leave the dunks to Jamario Moon and Gordon Klaiber next time.

Gordon Klaiber works his way inside against Great Falls' Eric Strand.

"Reggie Jessie and Jamar Howard having a quiet moment during stoppage of play."

Chris Sockwell demonstrates the proper form for executing a slam dunk.

Albany Patroons v. Great Falls Explorers Washington Avenue Armory, Albany NY, Jan. 17, 2007

Before the game, Lido tries to offer the referees his stash of bamboo shoots to help Albany get close calls. Needless to say, it does not work.

Tony Harris, a new signee for the Patroons, tries to drive around a Great Falls defender.

Eric Williams skies a shot over Great Falls' Travis Garrison.

Chris Sockwell and Jamario Moon try to keep two Explorers from scoring. Everybody to the hoop!

What have we learned about triple-teaming T.J. Thompson? He'll still drop 32 points on you.

The big man, Chris Sockwell, muscles his way to the rack.

Add Travis Garrison to the list of players this season who got MOONED by Jamario Moon.

Albany Patroons v. Indiana Alley Cats Washington Avenue Armory, Albany NY, Jan. 11, 2007

After every starter for the Patroons is announced, they jump in the air and hip-bump with Jamario Moon, as Eric Williams is doing now.

Jamario Moon fights to keep Carl Edwards from scoring.

Chris Sockwell returns to the Patroons after spending time in a pro league in Chile.

Yep... it's gotta be the shoes...

The Emeralds pose with a future member of the team.

Lucious Jordan sets up for a shot.

Albany Patroons v. Indiana Alley Cats Washington Avenue Armory, Albany NY, Jan. 9, 2007

Gordon Klaiber dunks... catch it live!

Felipe Lopez to the line.

As T.J. Thompson brings the ball upcourt against Indiana's J.J. Sullinger, a little girl on the baseline tries to get that perfect photograph.

Hey guys, meet Lucious Jordan, Albany's newest player. The last time Jordan played organized basketball, his University at Albany team nearly upset Connecticut in the NCAA Finals. Now here he comes to score on you!

Dec 2006