Sioux Falls, S.D. (December 14, 2007) – The Charlotte Bobcats today assigned rookie forward Jermareo Davidson to their NBA Development League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Davidson is the 20th assignment to the D-League from the NBA this season, and is the first assignment from the Bobcats to the Skyforce. By comparison, there were six assignments by this date in 2006 and nine in 2005.

Davidson, a 6-10, 230-pound forward, has appeared in 11 games for Charlotte this season, averaging 3.5 points and 1.9 rebounds in 8.5 minutes. In seven preseason games for the Bobcats, Davidson averaged 7.3 points and 3.0 rebounds in 15.6 minutes.

Originally selected in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft (36th overall) by the Golden State Warriors, Davidson was acquired by the Bobcats in a draft night trade with the Warriors. A four year starter at the University of Alabama, Davidson finished his collegiate career, averaging 10.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 126 games. During his senior season, Davidson averaged 14.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks as a starter in 30 games. Davidson was named to the All-Southeastern Conference Second Team in 2006-07 by the coaches and earned Honorable Mention All-SEC accolades by the Associated Press.

Davidson will join the Skyforce in Bismarck, North Dakota when Sioux Falls faces off against the Dakota Wizards on Sunday, Dec. 16.