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Casey Calvary
2002-03 Stats: 13.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg (France - Elan)

With his shooting ability and willingness to bang inside, Calvary became a star during his senior season at Gonzaga. Considered a possible second-round pick, he went undrafted during the 2001 Draft and ended up playing in Japan for Isuzu during the 2001-02 season. Looking for more exposure, he played in France with Elan last season. “I’m very happy to have the opportunity to put on the Green and Gold. It’s great for me.”

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Corsley Edwards
2002-03 Stats: 13.9 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 1.0 apg (CBA – Yakima/Sioux Falls)

The last pick of the 2002 Draft by the Kings, Edwards was unable to stick in training camp and spent most of last season in the CBA, splitting time between Yakima and Sioux Falls. He was picked for the CBA’s All-Star Game and named to the league’s All-Rookie team. He later played briefly overseas in Italy. Undersized at 6-9, Edwards is a widebody who can bang down low.

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Played in more games than any player in Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) history (123). Ranks second in school history in points (1,731) and fifth in rebounds (967)...As a senior, started all 32 games and averaged 15.4 points and 8.7 rebounds...As a junior, started 23 of 28 games...Led the team in scoring (16.2 ppg) and rebounding (7.9 rpg)...As a freshman, named to the Northeast Conference All-Newcomer Team...Earned NEC Rookie of the Week honors three times.

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Richie Frahm

Frahm was a key part of the Gonzaga group that started the school’s run of NCAA Tournament success, starting on a pair of teams that went further than expected. Because of his shooting ability, Frahm has become a possible NBA player, nearly making the Portland Trail Blazers during training camp last season. He was cut in large part because of the many guaranteed contracts other players had. Afterwards? In his words: “I went over to Istanbul, Turkey, and had a good time there for about four and a half months. I was there for about a month of the war and then it got uncomfortable. My family was nervous, so I came home.” Frahm has also played summer-league ball with Utah.

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Hiram Fuller
2002-03 Stats: 10.0 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 0.5 apg, 54.8% fg (NCAA – Fresno State)

A Tacoma native and Stadium High grad, Fuller played two years at Wabash Valley Junior College before choosing Fresno State over Cincinnati and Oregon. During his junior season, he averaged just 5.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. Fuller put together a strong senior year, finishing second on the Bulldogs in scoring and leading the team in rebounding. Fuller was even better during conference play, averaging 11.1 ppg and 8.2 rpg as the Bulldogs won the WAC’s regular-season title with a 13-5 record. Fuller was named second-team All-WAC for his efforts.

Rod Grizzard
2002-03 Stats: 5.5 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 0.8 apg, 40.0% fg (NBDL – Mobile)

A smooth left-handed player, Grizzard was a second-round pick of the Washington Wizards in last year’s draft as an early entrant from Alabama. Known for his shooting ability, Grizzard failed to catch on with either the Wizards or the Atlanta Hawks and spent the season in the NBDL. With the Revelers, he was one of the few constants on a team that suited up a remarkable 21 players, playing 49 of the team’s 50 games as a reserve.

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An early entry candidate for 2002 NBA Draft...Named Honorable Mention All-America by The Associated Press as a junior at the University of Alabama...Ranks fourth all-time in school history in three-pointers attempted, fifth in three-pointers made, seventh in free throw shooting percentage and 13th in points...Also, as a junior, was named to All-SEC Third Team (by AP and coaches), NABC All-District First Team and All-SEC Tournament Team and a Wooden Award finalist...Poured in season-high 33 points vs. Tennessee in SEC Tournament quarterfinal win, sinking 13-of-20 shots, including 6-of-10 from three-point range...As a sophomore, selected to All-SEC First Team (by AP and coaches), NABC/Chevrolet All-District 6 First Team and Puerto Rico Holiday Classic All-Tournament Team...Finished second in the SEC in scoring (17.0 ppg) and 17th in rebounding (6.1 rpg)...Same year was named SEC Player of the Week and ESPN.com’s National Player of the Week after scoring 25 points in upset win over No. 8 Auburn and tallying 14 points in victory over No. 7 Tennessee.

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Horace Jenkins
2001-02 Stats: 30.9 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.9 apg, 51.4% (Cimberio – Italy)

A fascinating story, Jenkins quit basketball in favor of the working world and supporting his family after a year of junior college in 1993-94. In the coming years, he developed into a playground legend, outplaying players like Memphis’ Jason Williams. Jenkins ended up at D-III William Peterson for the 1998-99 season – at 24 years of age. Three times he was named D-III Player of the Year, and became a sleeper draft prospect in 2001 before going undrafted. He spent that summer in the Orlando Magic’s summer camp and was with the New York Knicks last summer, but has played both seasons overseas in Italy, continuing to put up eye-popping numbers. At 6-1, Jenkins has to play the point although he has a scorer’s mentality and is not a great passer. He is a good defender and rebounder despite his size because of phenomenal speed and amazing leaping ability.

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Malik Moore

A Philadelphia native, Moore transferred from Temple to American International after one season. He then developed into possibly the best player at American International since NBA veteran Mario Elie, averaging 22.8 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 4.8 apg and 2.8 spg his senior season. Moore was the Northeast 10 Player of the Year and third-team All-American. He participated in the Philadelphia 76ers pre-summer-league training camp last season. A combo guard, at 6-4 Moore will probably have to play point guard at the NBA level.

Mikki Moore
2002-03 Stats: 16.0 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 2.5 apg, 52.8% fg (NBDL – Roanoke)

Undrafted out of Nebraska, Moore hooked on with the Pistons during the 1998-99 season and became a fixture the next three years. He averaged 7.9 ppg and 3.9 rpg during the 1999-00 season, his best in the NBA. The Pistons bought out the final year of Moore’s contract last summer to decongest their roster. He had stints in the NBA with both Atlanta and Boston, but spent most of the season with Roanoke of the NBDL, winning Defensive Player of the Year honors and also making first-team All-NBDL. A lithe 7-0, 225, Moore has shot better than 50% in his NBA career and is a solid rebounder and shot-blocker.

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Played in the NBA from 1998-99 to 2001-02 with the Detroit Pistons. In 2001-02, averaged 2.6 points and 1.8 rebounds in 30 games. In 2000-01, appeared in 81 games (starting twice) and averaged 4.4 points and 3.9 rebounds. In 1999-00, averaged 7.9 points and 3.9 rebounds in 29 games. Joined team in February of the 1998-99 season and appeared in two games. . . . Finished collegiate career at Nebraska as the school’s all-time leading shot-blocker with 236. Also owns the school single-game blocked shots record with nine in one game, against Coppin State. Led team in blocked shots each of his last three seasons. Increased scoring average each year in school, finishing his senior year averaging 11.7 points a game. Articles:

Jefferson Sobral

An athletic Brazilian forward, Sobral has benefited from the sudden surge in success of Brazilian basketball with Nene Hilario and Leandrinho Barbosa selected in the first round of the last two drafts. After playing in mini-camps for, amongst others, the Sonics, Sobral spent training camp last year with the Los Angeles Lakers. He moved on to Huntsville of the NBDL, but was cut in December.

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Originally an early entry candidate for the 2001 NBA Draft before withdrawing his name from consideration. Was automatically eligible for the 2002 NBA Draft as a player playing outside the United States in the calendar year of his 22nd birthday. An athletic, well-coordinated player who has improved but still needs experience. A member of Brazil’s 2000 World Championship for Young Men Qualifying Team. . . . In his first season with Ribeirao Preto in Brazil in 2001-02, averaged 8.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in approximately 18 minutes a game. Appeared in 26 contests, helping to lead his team to a 17-9 overall record and fourth place in the 17-team league. . . . Played for Vasco da Gama in Brazil in 2000-01, averaging 6.4 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in about 14 minutes a game. . . . Played for Baruri Vasco in Brazil in 1999-00, averaging 8.5 points and 2.9 rebounds in 21.6 minutes a game.

Donald Watts

A Seattle native and son of former Sonics guard Slick, Watts starred at the University of Washington, helping lead the Huskies to their greatest glory in decades during the late 1990s before graduating. Since, Watts has played all over the place: CBA, IBL, NBDL. “I’ve been everywhere . . . for a brief stint,” he jokes. Watts participated in the NBDL Ambassador squad that played in international tournaments and spent the entire 2001-02 season with Mobile of the NBDL. He took last season off, serving as a volunteer assistant at Bellevue High School.

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Quannas White
2002-03 Stats: 8.6 ppg, 4.0 apg, 3.5 rpg, 44.1% fg (NCAA – Oklahoma)

White joined the Sooners after two years at Midland Community College in Texas, reunited with high school backcourt-mate Hollis Price, a major star who overshadowed him at both levels. White stepped immediately into a starting role and solidified the Sooners at the point. While his numbers are not overwhelming, his assist-turnover ratio was an excellent 2.5 and White is a strong defender at the point guard position.