Rockets Sign Rucker, Sanders

HOUSTON (Sept. 29, 2003) - The Houston Rockets have signed forward/center Guy Rucker and guard Melvin Sanders, general manager Carroll Dawson announced today. They will participate in Rockets training camp, which begins on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Rucker

Rucker, (6-9, 270 pounds), played three games last season with the Golden State Warriors. He grabbed one rebound and dished out one assist in four minutes of play. Rucker played three seasons at Iowa, and professionally in Europe.

Sanders, (6-5, 210 pounds), played at Oklahoma State last season and averaged 12.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 32 games.