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Albany Patroons v. Indiana Alley Cats Washington Avenue Armory, Albany, NY Feb. 28, 2007

All you haters out there who clowned John Strickland ever since he put on this uniform... He just dropped 19 points on the Alley Cats, including these two points on a fast break layup... HOW YOU LIKE ME NOW???
Reggie Jessie on the run, setting up a play.
You know, if Charles Barkley can outrun Dick Bavetta, I wonder if Felipe Lopez can outrun this referee... Even if the ref gets a head start...
And now, for our long distance dedication... Dear Casey, could you please play "S.O.S." by Rhianna so that I can watch the Emeralds, the hottest dance team in the CBA, shake it like a Polaroid picture? Thanks, sincerely, Lido T. Panda, Albany. Okay Lido, here's your long distance dedication...
You always see the Jamario Moon dunks, but look at him just before he's about to launch for one. Especially check out the eyes. Total concentration. If you're the other team and you see that look in J-Moon's eyes, start saying your prayers now...
Gordon Klaiber back in the HOUSE with the two-handed jam!!
Marvin Phillips back in the HOUSE with a one-handed slam!!

Albany Patroons v. Minot Skyrockets Washington Avenue Armory, Albany, NY Feb. 24, 2007

Felipe Lopez goes up for an easy two points.
Head coach Micheal Ray Richardson is just a little upset over a call.
Do your thing, Emeralds...
Kareem Reid launches one from the top of the key.
Marvin Phillips fights for a jumper in traffic.

Albany Patroons v. Minot Skyrockets Washington Avenue Armory, Albany, NY Feb. 23, 2007

Reggie Jessie with the second of his two back-to-back fast breaks in the first quarter, that helped Albany gain the first quarter point of the night.
Kwan Johnson muscles his way up against Minot's new acquisition, Melvin Scott.
Carl Mitchell skies over Minot's Desmond Ferguson.
Felipe Lopez finds an open lane to the hoop.
Micheal Ray Richardson and John Strickland applaud a great Patroons defensive play.
Say kids, do you know I now have a T-shirt with my face on it at the Patroons souvenir stand? By the way, this is a great spot to watch a Patroons game...
Yeah, I know it was called an offensive foul on Carl Mitchell... but you can't waste a photograph like this...
Kareem Reed, Albany's newest point guard, slices through the Minot defense like a razor. Well, considering Kareem is a former Razorback, it makes sense...
Before the game started, a moment of silence was held in memory of Albany firefighter Theodore Abriel, who died in the line of duty earlier this week.

Albany Patroons v. Pittsburgh Xplosion Washington Avenue Armory, Albany, NY Feb. 19, 2007

Kwan Johnson steals for a two-point slam, earning two of his 35 points on the night. Gotta love that form and elevation...
Marvin Phillips keeps a ball from flying out of bounds, which eventually leads to a Patroons score.
Look ... up in the sky ... it's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's SUPER-MOON!
Thoughts from Reggie Jessie: "I don't care if I've got 15 stitches over my eye ... I don't care if my back feels like someone walked on it with football cleats ... I can still shoot the lights out like it was an afternoon at the Rucker. Just watch...."
Look who's back with the Patroons - 2006 CBA All-Star Carl Mitchell, who proves that the title of that old Wesley Snipes - Woody Harrelson film is as accurate today as it was back then.
Pat Riley, the original Patroons cheerleader, returns to bring the crowd off its seat and on its feet once again.
Chris Sockwell fights for an offensive rebound.
The Emeralds work the crowd up with their dazzling dance moves.
Add Eric Williams to the list of hoopsters who got "Mooned."

Albany Patroons v. Minot Skyrockets Washington Avenue Armory, Albany, NY Feb. 16, 2007

Jamario Moon with one of his two blocked shots on the night, giving him 126 in his Patroons career, only 70 blocks behind Derrick Rowland for first all-time in Patroons history.
T.J. Thompson skirting around a slew of Skyrockets.
"That's the biggest panda bear I've ever seen - wait, what do you mean it's the team's mascot? Is that what a 'Patroon' is, a big giant panda?"
The halftime show featured a youth dance team, the "Junior Jazzercisers," coached by Patroons GM Jim Coyne's daughter Kristen.
Chris Sockwell fights for his team-high 29 points with two under the basket.
The last time Jason Boucher took the court at the Armory, he was a member of the now-defunct Michigan Mayhem. Welcome to the team, Jason.
At the end of the game, T.J. Thompson said goodbye to his teammates, friends and fans, including former teammate Justin Miller.

Albany Patroons v. Pittsburgh Xplosion Washington Avenue Armory, ALbany, NY Feb. 13, 2007

In anticipation of an open roster spot, Lido the Panda works on his dribbling skills.
Director of Security Bill O'Brien makes sure no laws are broken inside the Armory. He will, however, allow Felipe Lopez to break the law of gravity...
Newly-acquired John Strickland is scoping out the competition tonight.
Kwan Johnson, the third Patroon this season to earn Player of the Week honors, is about to show why he is the all-time leading scorer in USBL history.
This is why Jamario Moon is so dangerous. Everybody thinks he's going to throw down for a dunk - including this Pittsburgh player - only to discover J-Moon found an open man for an easy 3.
Thanks, TJ. Bon voyage et bon chance.

CBA All-Star Classic Butte Civic Center, Butte, MT Feb. 6, 2007

Although Jamario Moon missed his first dunk in the Slam Dunk contest, his between-the-legs throwdown earned a 50 from the judges. Moon finished fourth in the five-member event.
Jamario Moon grabs a ball for the Long Distance Shootout; he finished in third place in the event.
Micheal Ray Richardson and Derrick Rowland gather the American Conference All-Stars to diagram a play.
T.J. Thompson flying through the air to complete an uncontested layup at the 2007 CBA All-Star Classic.
When you've got two skyscrapers like Eric Williams and Yakama's Chris Alexander on the floor, sometimes you have to climb on the roof to get a picture like this.
When you've shot photographs from every angle on the floor, when it comes to the All-Star Classic you have to shoot from the roof...
Jamario Moon and T.J. Thompson discuss All-Star Classic strategy with Minot's Ray Cunningham.
The night before the CBA All-Star Classic, Patroons head coach Micheal Ray Richardson spoke at a benefit fundraising dinner.
Patroons assistant coach Derrick Rowland and All-Star Jamario Moon pose with Erick Barkley and Shaun Fountain of the Indiana Alley Cats at the All-Star Classic pre-game dinner.
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