El Segundo, CA - The Los Angeles D-Fenders acquired Idaho Stampede’s second round (18th overall) draft pick, Dar Tucker, while the team dealt center Earl Barron to the Iowa Energy. The Stampede acquired forward Anthony Tolliver from the Energy in the deal.

Tucker, a 6-4 shooting guard played two years at DePaul University where he was named a member of the Big East All-Freshman team in 2008. In his sophomore year, Tucker led his team in scoring, averaging 18.5 points per game, while he ranked second on his team in rebounding with 5.4 rebounds per game. In July 2009, Tucker participated in the Orlando Pro Summer League with the Utah Jazz.

“I am excited about the trade that occurred this morning. Tucker is a young player with a great deal of talent and I am excited to coach him. I think we have a great team that is beginning to develop and look forward to training camp next week,” said D-Fenders Head Coach, Chucky Brown.

2009 D-Fenders Training Camp Roster:

Name	Position	Height	Weight	College	Status
Joe Crawford	SG	6-5	210	Kentucky ‘08	Returning
Ryan Forehan-Kelly	SF	6-6	195	California ‘03	Returning
Longar Longar	C	6-11		Oklahoma ‘08	Returning
Gabe Pruitt	PG	6-4	170	USC ‘07	Allocation
Diamon Simpson	PF	6-8	230	St. Mary’s ‘09	Allocation
Michael Fey	C	7-0	270	UCLA ‘06	Local Tryout
James Jackson	PF	6-9	225	E. Michigan ‘05	Local Tryout
Horace Wormely	PG	5-6		Vanguard ‘06	Local Tryout
Deron Washington	SF	6-7	215	Virginia Tech	Draft Pick
Alan Wiggins	F	6-8	225	San Francisco	Draft Pick
Jeremy Wise	G	6-1	230	Southern Mississippi	Draft Pick
Christopher Hayes	SF	6-8	225	Detroit-Mercy	Draft Pick
Christopher Moore	PF	6-8	235	Virginia Union	Draft Pick
Charlie Parker	SG	6-3	195	Millersville	Draft Pick
Moustafa N’Doye	C	6-11	230	Senegal	Draft Pick
Travis Pinick	SF	6-6	210	Yale	Draft Pick
Dar Tucker	SG	6-4	205	DePaul	Draft Pick (From Idaho)